Corpus Christi officials share holiday recycling tips as contamination rates improve
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Update: The city later clarified that it has no plans to offer household pickup of glass recycling, but residents are encouraged to drop off glass at the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station at 7001 Ayers Street for repurposing. The facility is open Monday through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00...
Church Unlimited opens its doors and heart to those in need
Church Unlimited's Angel Tree giveaway drew hundreds to their Westside Mission, with 300+ volunteers distributing 2,000+ gifts and essential items.
‘A step backward’: Six Points businesses warn crosswalk removal could hurt traffic and visibility
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Colorful crosswalks at Corpus Christi’s historic Six Points intersection will be removed after the Texas Department of Transportation denied the city’s request to keep the non-standard roadway markings in place. The decision follows a statewide directive from Gov. Greg Abbott requiring the...
CCPD honors Sisters at Mother Teresa Shelter for years of service to Corpus Christi’s...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two Sisters who serve daily at the Mother Teresa Shelter were honored by the Corpus Christi Police Department’s Crime Reduction Unit in what officers say is a first-of-its-kind recognition for the unit. Senior Officer Juan Perez said Sister Rency Moonjely and Sister Sibi Varghese...
Powerball fever is raging across the Coastal Bend
Powerball jackpot soars to $1.25 billion for tonight's drawing, making it the sixth largest in lottery history and second biggest of 2024.
Former Uvalde schools police officer to stand trial in January over Robb Elementary response
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A former school police officer who responded to the Robb Elementary School shooting is set to go on trial in January. Adrian Gonzales was indicted last year on 29 felony counts of abandoning or endangering a child, stemming from his response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary on May 24,...
How a state loan delay could save Corpus Christi water customers $100 million
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi gets one-year delay on massive desalination loan, saving ratepayers millions. Corpus Christi has secured more time and potentially major savings on state financing tied to its Inner Harbor desalination project. The Texas Water Development Board has unanimously approved the...
C.C.P.D. responds to arrest of officer accused of theft
On Friday, Travis Haecker, 32, was arrested on charges of theft from a person, credit card or debit card abuse, and misappropriation of fiduciary property. He was released on $127,500 bond.
Judge denies bond reduction for man charged in Robstown teen’s fatal shooting
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A man charged in connection with the shooting death of a Robstown teen last month appeared in court Wednesday morning, requesting a bond reduction. 22-year-old Dominic Guzman, the latest suspect taken into custody in the murder of 14-year-old Shawn Sanchez, appeared before 319th District Court...
Parents seek answers after Gregory-Portland High School bathroom altercation
The parents of a Gregory-Portland High School student are demanding more transparency with the district following an incident inside the school’s bathroom that resulted in injury.
