TH-57C Sea Ranger retires, finds new home on U.S.S. Lexington
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Vietnam-era Navy training helicopter made its final flight Wednesday, officially retiring to its new home aboard the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay. The TH-57C Sea Ranger, one of the last of its kind still in service, touched down on the flight deck of...
Movies and TV shows casting in Corpus Christi
The glitz and glam of Hollywood captures the attention of Americans starting from an early age. Beyond celebrities' Instagram Stories and red carpet poses, there are actors out there paying their dues and honing their craft in pursuit of a sustainable career or a fulfilling sideline. Submitting to casting calls is a...
New teachers prepare for upcoming school year at CCISD
CCISD welcomes 257 new teachers during Wednesday's orientation at Veterans Memorial High School as the district prepares for students to return to classrooms on August 11.
Janet Harte Library reduces public hours to boost campus security
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi is rolling out major changes to public access hours at the Janet F. Harte Library, a shared space with the campus of Flour Bluff High School. City leaders said the decision stems from a growing concern over student safety. The...
Bill Churchwell named Weekend Evening Anchor at KIII 3NEWS
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — KIII 3NEWS is proud to announce that veteran journalist Bill Churchwell has been promoted to Weekend Evening Anchor, officially stepping into the role beginning August 30. Churchwell has been a trusted presence in the Coastal Bend for nearly 18 years, bringing viewers the stories that...
New cell phone restrictions in Gregory-Portland ISD
The ISD released their cell phone plan on Tuesday in accordance with state laws passed this year.
Man injured by fire at gas station at Airline and SPID, Corpus Christi fire...
A man is in critical condition after a fire erupted at an Exxon gas station on South Padre Island Drive on July 29. At 5:39 p.m., officers from the Corpus Christi Police Department responded to a call of a commercial fire in the 5900 block of South Padre Island Drive near Airline Road, according to a departmental...
Lawsuit settled in fatal 2022 Harbor Bridge Wrong-Way crash
A civil lawsuit filed after a wrong-way crash on the Harbor Bridge that killed two people and injured another in November 2022 have been settled. The settlement amount was not disclosed.
City of Corpus Christi unveils construction site for Southside police substation
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi unveiled a new construction site for a new police substation in the Southside on Wednesday. The city said the new substation will allow officers to connect with residents while remaining close to the community. The new facility will be near the Del Mar College Oso...
Quick guide to getting birth certificates for school registration
Back-to-school prep: Need your child's birth certificate? Vital Records offers same-day service for $23 with no appointment needed.