Gregory-Portland ISD set to open its new Operations & Family Resource Center
PORTLAND, Texas — Gregory-Portland ISD (GPISD) is set to officially open its new Operations and Family Resource Center this Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, providing a hub for both district operations and community support services. At the heart of the center is the Wildcat Food Pantry and clothing closet,...
Arsenic concerns trigger 30-day pipeline push
Robstown’s $1.7 million water connection to Corpus Christi could be operational within 30 days, as arsenic warnings, elevated TDS and drought conditions prompt expanded testing and faster action.
Corpus Christi Iranian Americans react to US strikes on Iran
Educators originally from Iran say the U.S. strikes brought mixed emotions — sorrow over lives lost, but hope for a future free from the regime they fled
Most Corpus Christi area schools opt out of prayer time under Texas law
(This story was updated to add new information.) Meeting a deadline under a Texas law, many Coastal Bend school boards chose not to implement a period of prayer during the school day . As has long been common in school, Coastal Bend students will still have the ability to pray or practice their religion as they...
Why people from across Texas and beyond are heading to Rockport Cemetery
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Bluebonnets and other native blooms now blanket the historic burial ground a tradition that stretches back decades. Even with this year’s drought conditions, the flowers are once again putting on a show across the cemetery, which dates back to 1888. “We have winter Texans...
Man fined after drilling holes into newly opened Bob Hall Pier, anglers react
A man was fined after drilling holes into the newly opened Bob Hall Pier. Anglers and neighbors react to the damage.
G&S Marine repowers crew boat with Scania engines
G&S Marine Inc., Aransas Pass, Texas, has repowered the Launch Runner, a 110' quad-screw crew boat, replacing four 600-hp Scania DI13 Tier 2 engines installed in 2015 with four Scania DI13 Tier 3 engines rated at 650 hp at 2,100 rpm. The repower was completed at G&S Marine's facility in...
North Padre Island Packed: Thousands Celebrate Mardi Gras and Tackle Trash
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — With warmer weather finally here, people are heading back out to Padre Island—some to celebrate, others ready to get to work. Thousands are returning to the beach this weekend to enjoy the Mardi Gras festivities or to roll up their sleeves for the annual beach cleanup.
Auction event in Corpus Christi to feature 85 vehicles
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An on-site and live online auction is set to take place in Corpus Christi, featuring 85 cars, trucks, trailers, and motorcycles. The event is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 10:00 a.m., with gates opening at 8:00 a.m., at 5485 Greenwood Dr., Corpus Christi, Texas, 78417. Interested...
Plunging lake level leads to warning from city manager
Lake Corpus Christi is at 10.1% capacity and could fall below 10% for the first time ever, as the city works to secure new water sources.
