Local family relieved after daughter survives Austin mass shooting
PORTLAND, Texas — A young woman from Portland, Texas who now lives and attends school in Austin is speaking out after surviving the deadly shooting on Sixth Street. Faith Pitts says she was inside Buford's bar with friends late Saturday night, preparing to leave at closing time, when gunfire suddenly erupted outside.
Commercial structure fire injures Annaville firefighter
An Annaville commercial structure fire on Hwy 44 required mutual aid & a 1,800-ft water line. One firefighter was injured and is recovering at home.
7 Brew opens new location in Calallen
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Coffee fans in Calallen have a new spot to grab their favorite drinks as 7 Brew opened in the community Monday. The grand opening celebration, including Swag Day, is scheduled for Saturday, March 7, where customers who buy a large drink will receive a free shirt and a limited-edition keychain...
DPS: 72-year-old Corpus Christi man killed in head-on crash
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A 72-year-old Corpus Christi man was killed last Friday morning in a head-on crash in Live Oak County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. DPS Public Information Officer Sgt. Rob Mallory said the crash happened around 8:48 a.m. Friday on FM 624, just...
Free AutoCheck program helps Coastal Bend drivers improve vehicles
Coastal Bend drivers can take advantage of a free vehicle screening program aimed at improving air quality and keeping cars running safely and efficiently.
Energy Department to expand exports from Texas LNG facility
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright signed an export authorization last week for a 12 percent expansion in exports at Cheniere Energy’s Corpus Christi liquefied natural gas (LNG) Terminal in Texas. The authorization allows additional exports of ... Read More » The post Energy Department to expand exports from...
Record 104°F heat wave scorches South Texas
When thermometers climb to 104 degrees across South Texas, you don’t need a meteorologist to tell you something serious is happening. You feel it in the air before noon. You see it in the way the pavement shimmers and the wind carries no relief. In places like San Antonio, Laredo, and Corpus Christi, triple-digit...
Mr. Gatti’s Pizza in Portland announces opening date
Mr. Gatti's Pizza, the popular southern pizza chain, has announced the opening date for its new Portland location.
Sinton goes 3-3 in CCISD Tournament
The Sinton Lady Pirates split six games Thursday through Saturday at the CCISD Tournament. The Lady Pirates (9-10) opened tournament play Thursday with a pair of losses, falling 10-3 to Corpus Christi Ray and 9-5 to Lockhart in eight innings. Sinton responded Friday with two wins, rolling past Woodsboro 10-2 and...
South draws No. 4 San Antonio Brennan in Sweet 16
The United South Panthers will take on the San Antonio Brennan Bears (30-3) at 7 p.m. on March 3 at Calallen High School in Corpus Christi in the 6A Division I regional semifinals.
