Ingleside declares a public water emergency amid severe Texas drought
The City of Ingleside declared an emergency as severe drought threatens the water supply for 11,000 residents. New water systems will open in 2027.
Proposed water emergency plan could limit large families’ usage.
A proposed city water emergency plan could force 30% of CCW customers to cut their monthly water usage to 5,000 gallons, impacting larger families.
Remains of Banquete Pearl Harbor sailor identified, coming home
The remains of a Banquete native who died during Pearl Harbor are coming home to the Coastal Bend. Clyde Clifton McMeans, who died aboard the USS California during the Dec. 7, 1941, attack that led to the U.S. joining World War II, will be buried with full military honors at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery at 1 p.m. May 1. McMeans was born...
Aransas Pass Lions Club gives back to local school
An Aransas Pass nonprofit organization recently gave back to the Aransas Pass community by donating prizes for attendance and academic achievements during the school year. On April 20, Aransas Pass ISD’s Blunt Middle School announced that three of its students received Chromebook computers during a drawing from the Aransas Pass Lions Club.
Corpus Christi rain barrels sell out as resident demand rapidly surges
The city sold 456 rain barrels in March alone, completely selling out the supply. Officials expect 500 more barrels to arrive soon to meet the growing demand
Viewer raises concerns over lack of real-time water usage data
Concerns surfaced this week after a KRIS 6 viewer asked why the city can't provide customers with immediate information to help track and reduce their water consumption.
Sinton ISD honors outstanding students, staff
The Sinton ISD board of trustees named several standout students and one standout employee for the month of April, recently recognizing their Pirates of the Month and handing out its monthly Pirate Award. SISD’s trustees named Luis Chapa as its Pirate Award winner for the month of April. Chapa is...
Ingleside to host Cinco de Mayo celebration
The Ingleside Parks and Recreation department will soon host a celebration aimed at celebrating 75 years of Ingleside. On May 1-2, the department announced in a social media post that it will host a Cinco de Mayo celebration. The celebration will take place at N.O. Simmons Park in Ingleside, and is free for the public to attend.
Corpus Christi police investigate two fatal animal cruelty incidents
Corpus Christi police are investigating two animal cruelty incidents after finding three dead animals Wednesday and a fatal animal stabbing Tuesday.
Corpus Christi school issues parent alert after criminal incident near campus
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Corpus Christi elementary school is asking parents to closely supervise students after dismissal following a recent incident near campus. Calk Wilson Elementary School sent a letter to families on Tuesday after police said a man killed a cat near the school shortly after dismissal.
