Local woman sentenced to 60 years in prison for 2025 drunk driving crash
A Corpus Christi woman was sentenced to 60 years in prison Monday following her plea hearing for a drunk driving incident that left a pedestrian with severe brain trauma and devastating injuries.
City of Gregory implements address numbering rules to boost 911 response
GREGORY, Texas — Starting March 1, 2026, the City of Gregory will enforce new address numbering requirements for all residential and commercial buildings to improve 911 emergency response and public safety. The City of Gregory said under the new ordinance, every property must display its official street number...
Corpus Christi man arrested after Greenwood Dr. robbery
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi police say they arrested 47-year-old Paul Loera following a robbery at a business on the 5000 block of Greenwood Drive on Tuesday night. Police say Loera grabbed cash from behind the counter and struck an employee when confronted. Officers were called at 10:42...
Man in critical condition after shooting on Yorktown
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Police Department officers are investigating a shooting near the intersection of Yorktown Boulevard and Sun Valley Drive. CCPD Lieutenant David Saldana told 3NEWS that around 6:26 p.m., officers and medics responded to the 4000 block of Ranch Lake Drive in reference to a...
Lunar New Year welcomes year of the horse
On Saturday, Feb. 7, the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center will host a Lunar New Year event from noon to 5 p.m. at 1809 N. Chaparral St. This event will be like past celebrations of the lunar new year, which is celebrated in many Asian countries and marks the first new moon of the lunar...
Cold snap leaves octopuses stranded on Corpus Christi shores, experts explain phenomenon
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Several octopus sightings along the Corpus Christi coastline over the weekend caught the attention of beachgoers. Still, marine experts say the unusual encounters are not entirely unexpected, especially after recent cold weather. At least three octopuses were reported washed up along local...
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation honored legacy at annual luncheon
Dr. Hector P. Garcia Memorial Foundation celebrated physician's healthcare legacy at annual luncheon, raising funds for scholarships and programs.
New development splashes into Port Aransas with massive water park
If frosty winter temperatures have San Antonians yearning for a beach vacation, an upcoming Port Aransas housing development may provide some inspiration — or at least a few daydreams. Spoonbill Bay is currently under construction on Mustang Island, promising ocean views and a slew of fun amenities. Future residents...
Solar panel owners offer honest advice on avoiding high utility bills: ‘[This] cost is...
"Has anyone done this program?" Solar panel owners offer honest advice on avoiding high utility bills: '[This] cost is outrageous' first appeared on The Cool Down .
GoFundMe created for second Corpus Christi officer shot in line of duty
Officer Jose Flores was shot in the arm during Jan. 23 incident that also left another officer hospitalized with head wound








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