Portland approves emergency services contract
The City of Portland has voted to approve an emergency ambulance service contract with Lone Star Ambulance 1, LLC, D/B/A Allegiance Mobile Health to continue providing emergency services in Portland with increased city subsidies. On Oct. 20, the Portland city council voted to approve the contract, which has a two-year...
Man who died in house fire near Mathis identified
The man who died in a house fire on Oct. 18 near Mathis has been identified, according to San Patricio County Sheriff Oscar Rivera. Eliasar Rodriguez, 71, who used a wheelchair, died after his mobile trailer home caught fire on County Road 249, Rivera said in an email. A preliminary investigation by a sheriff's office investigator and a fire marshal showed that the fire may have started in the bedroom, where a space heater was plugged into an outlet with electrical issues, a social media post by
Downtown Sinton hosting Chiltepin Fall Fiesta through Oct. 24
The Chiltepin Fall Fiesta is bringing three days of family activities, entertainment, and local vendors to downtown Sinton from Oct. 22-24. Organized by the Sinton Chamber of Commerce, the event will take place at the intersection of Sinton Street and McCall Avenue. A carnival will run all three nights of...
State letter confirms Robstown-area water district exceeded arsenic, TDS limits
A state letter shows Robstown's water district exceeded arsenic and TDS limits. Here's what TCEQ found, how arsenic violations are measured and what district leaders say.
South Texas Weather Oct. 23-27: 90° Heat Before Rain Chances Rise
South Texas could reach 90 degrees Saturday before thunderstorm chances increase to 50% Tuesday.
Family says plea deal doesn’t reflect loss after woman killed in crash
Enrique Cisneros accepted a plea deal in the death of Alejandra Franco, 78. Her family says the sentence doesn't reflect their loss.
Mayor Jones urges Pentagon, DHS to rethink enforcement against military spouses
SAN ANTONIO - Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is asking top federal officials to reconsider immigration enforcement actions involving military spouses and other qualified family members as they go through the legal immigration process. In a letter sent Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2026, Jones wrote to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and...
Portland PD recognizes telecommunication worker for service
The Portland Police Department recently took the time to honor a member of its telecommunications team for two decades of police service. Portland PD announced Oct. 18 that Ricky Chapa was recognized for 20 years of service to police departments in the region. According to the department, Chapa is a...
Taft ISD recognizes standout students, staff
Taft ISD’s board of trustees recognized a host of standout students and district staff members for the month of October during its most recent meeting, according to the district. The recognition occurred during the board’s regular meeting on Oct. 20. Seven district staff and three students earned recognition.
Here’s when Portland’s new TJ Maxx will open
Portland will soon be getting a new retail store. TJ Maxx is set to have its grand opening at North Shore Plaza at 8 a.m. on Nov. 1, according to a news release. The 25,632-square-foot store, located at 1239 U.S. 181, will sell brand-name and designer fashion, accessories, jewelry and more quality goods. Halloween candy: Here are 24 trunk-or-treat events to visit in Corpus Christi area The regular store hours will be 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. daily. In celebration of the new store, TJ Maxx wil
