Grow Local South Texas to celebrate Earth Day with special community event
Grow Local South Texas will celebrate Earth Day with a market event that brings together farmers, families, and community members for an evening of local food, live music, food trucks, and demonstrations.
Corpus Christi police officers receive life-saving awards for rescues
Corpus Christi police officers received life-saving awards Friday for rescuing an unconscious man and a young man who overdosed.
Corpus Christi family questions police use of force during welfare check caught on video
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Corpus Christi family is considering legal action after a police officer was captured on video using force during a welfare check involving their teenage daughter. Crystal and Caleb West said the incident happened last Sunday at their home after their younger daughter called the...
Reopening date set for Corpus Christi Cathedral
The Corpus Christi Cathedral will reopen on June 4 after closing last year for renovations, including a new altar and accessibility improvements.
Mireles Elementary teacher surprised with a big honor
Mireles Elementary teacher Victoria Smith was surprised by the Corpus Christi Hooks and Reliant Energy as a Reliant All-Star Educator.
Murder leads to arrest after fight on Mimosa Drive
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A man was arrested on Sunday in connection with a deadly fight on Mimosa Drive that left one person dead, according to the Corpus Christi Police Department. Police said the incident happened Saturday, April 18, 2026, around 8 p.m. in the 3600 block of Mimosa...
City’s draft plan shows September water crisis coming
A draft city council workshop presentation obtained by KRIS 6 projects Corpus Christi could enter a Level 1 Water Emergency by September 2026 and recommends cutting water use by 30% for all water users.
Rockport woman arrested after “slow-speed” chase ends at North Beach in Corpus Christi
Angela Bracht, 51, of Rockport, was arrested Monday after allegedly leading law enforcement on a slow-speed pursuit that ended in Nueces County, the Rockport Police Department posted on its Facebook page. Rockport police officers responded at about 8:56 a.m. Monday to a convenience store following a report of an intoxicated...
Rockport scrambles to fix utility system bleeding $50K every month
ROCKPORT, Texas — As Corpus Christi works to tackle its ongoing water issues, nearby cities like Rockport are starting to feel the impact, too. The City Council is faced with finding a solution to its utilities system shortfall. $50,000 every month—that’s how much the city of Rockport is losing...
Today on Texas Standard: War with Iran hits Texas energy from two directions
The conflict with Iran is boosting exports through the Port of Corpus Christi while also feeding higher prices for drivers, trucking companies and businesses across Texas. Plus, renewed blockades in the Strait of Hormuz are rattling global markets again. Here’s what’s coming up on Texas Standard for Monday, April 20,...
