Council says no to Harbor H2O, yes to more time
City Council rejects Inner Harbor desalination project, then seeks state extension on $200M in water funding. Deadline looms as officials explore options.
Rare manatee sighting in Texas temporarily halts $64 million construction project
PORT ARANSAS, Texas - A rare wildlife encounter with a West Indian manatee and an environmentally-aware crew temporarily halted a $64 million ferry project on the Texas Gulf Coast this summer. "TxDOT crews knew what to do when they saw the majestic sea cow swimming nearby," according to the Texas...
36 years later, loved ones still look for answers with help from Crime Stoppers
Corpus Christi Crime Stoppers offers anonymous tip submission to help solve cases, including the 36-year-old disappearance of 13-year-old Elisa Roberson.
Taft ISD opens new food pantry for students and families
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Taft ISD celebrated the opening of a new food pantry this week, giving students, families and staff a resource to help meet basic needs. The pantry, located at Woodroe Petty Elementary School, opened with a ribbon cutting that featured cheerleaders and the district’s drumline. It was made...
Corpus Christi gifted and talented program applications open now
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Each year, kindergartners with Corpus Christi ISD are screened for the gifted and talented program. It's a two-part test focusing on things like skills, reading and math. If selected, students are invited to attend Windsor Park Elementary starting first grade. As an International Baccalaureate...
Portland rolls out new reclaimed water distribution program
PORTLAND, Texas — The city of Portland has launched a reclaimed water distribution program giving residents relief after months of drought conditions and water restrictions. City of Portland Public Works Director Kenneth Banks said will benefit the entire community. "It can be used for any form of irrigation," Banks...
City to repave Mediterranean Drive in Flour Bluff
Under the rapid pavement program, Mediterranean Drive in Flour Bluff is getting completely repaved from Laguna Shores Road to Waldron Road. Crews are expected to finish by end of next week.
Ingleside neighbors worry as controversial tank farm advances to city council
Despite planning and zoning commissioners voting against a proposed tank farm in Ingleside, the controversial project will still move forward to city council
With desal off the table, state water funds are in question
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Last week, local water leaders told 3NEWS that with the drought in South Texas and a project like Desal, we here in the Coastal Bend would have a competitive edge to get state funding. But after the Corpus Christi City Council voted "no" on moving...
Nueces County leaders weigh possible property tax rate hike
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County leaders spent Tuesday reviewing next year’s budget — and a possible property tax rate increase is still on the table. Officials say raising the rate would be a last resort, used only if deep cuts cannot cover growing costs. For now, they are combing through each department’s...
