Full house for HALO Flight’s casino night fundraiser
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It was a full house for a mission that saves lives across South Texas. HALO Flight’s annual Casino Night officially sold out, with supporters rolling the dice and going “all in” to help keep the nonprofit air ambulance service in the air.
Lady Eagles finish CCISD Tournament with two wins
The eighth-ranked Woodsboro Lady Eagles' bats erupted Saturday as the Lady Eagles closed the CCISD Tournament with a pair of wins, rolling past Corpus Christi Ray 12-1 and blanking Cotulla 8-0. The Lady Eagles went 4-2 in the three-day tournament. Kaygen Lewis powered the opener against Ray, going 3-for-3 with...
Sales tax collections paint varied picture for area communities
Sales tax revenue figures released last month by the Texas Comptroller’s office show a mixed economic picture across the Coastal Bend region, with some communities posting strong gains while others experienced noticeable declines. The latest report reflects monthly allocations based on local sales tax collections and...
Panthers advance to regional semifinals with win over Santa Rosa
The No. 21 Aransas Pass Panthers used 30 points from Frankie Santiago to roll past the Santa Rosa Warriors 70-47 in a Class 3A Division II area playoff game on Friday in Alice. The Panthers (20-17) made 14 shots from beyond the 3-point arc in the game and advanced to...
San Antonio Emerges as Rare Deal Zone for Texas Starter Homes
A new housing analysis says Texas still has a few spots where first-time buyers are not completely priced out. Corpus Christi and San Antonio come in as the cheapest major metros for so-called starter homes, while Houston and Dallas stand out for inventory and square footage. Austin, meanwhile, remains one of the...
Texas Oyster Round Up Returns to Corpus Christi
The free festival is scheduled for noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, February 28 at WaterStreet Restaurants. From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., attendees can sample farmed oysters from across the Texas coast
South Texas lakes drop again as extreme drought tightens water supply
South Texas reservoirs that supply drinking water to Corpus Christi and surrounding communities have fallen to a combined 9.3% of capacity, setting a new historic low as the region enters what researchers describe as a sixth consecutive year of drought. The decline has pushed the city into its most aggressive water...
Corpus Christi Police Academy graduates 16 new officers in 85th session
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — After leaving the Army and spending two years working at a Tesla plant, Austin Olson said he felt something was missing. On Friday, that search for purpose brought him to a stage inside of the Texas A&M-CC Performing Arts Building, where the former Army Ranger joined 15 classmates graduating...
These Texas cities give first-time buyers hope, report says
Texas leads the way for starter homes, but Austin ranks among the toughest and most expensive markets for first-time buyers.
Nueces County opens new state-of-the-art animal care facility
Nueces County opened a new animal care facility today with 32 dog kennels and 22 cat kennels in a major upgrade for local pets.
