Corpus Christi native serves with U.S. Navy amphibious command
Rafael Velez of Corpus Christi serves as Navy hospital corpsman with Virginia Beach unit, crediting hometown values for military success.
Buc Days announces first two entertainers for 2026 Concert Series
Buc Days may not start until April 2026, but two entertainers have been announced for the Concert Series at the PBR Velocity Tour Finals. Attendees can enjoy country singer Carly Pearce on May 1, and then people can laugh the night away with Larry the Cable Guy on May 2. The former is a Grammy Award nominee with hit...
Water Shortages in South Texas Drive Downgrade of Corpus Christi
A drought in South Texas caused Moody’s Ratings to downgrade the city of Corpus Christi, which projects demand for water will outpace supply by the spring of 2027. The ratings company lowered the city of roughly 320,000 people to A1 from Aa2 and also cut its utility revenue bond rating to A1 from Aa3. The Gulf Coast...
Fans and neighbors remember Abraham Quintanilla at Hi-Ho Restaurant
Westside community mourns Abraham Quintanilla as fans gather at Hi-Ho Restaurant, Selena's favorite spot, to remember the music legend's father.
Por Vida Academy principal reacts to alleged misuse of funds in scholarship.
The principal of Por Vida Academy is speaking out after a Corpus Christi police officer was arrested and accused of misusing funds intended to honor fallen Officer Vicente Ortiz Jr.
Ascent Lifting Acquires South Texas Supplier
Ascent Lifting acquired fellow rigging and lifting supplier Hoisting Wire Rope and Sling earlier this year, the company announced Tuesday. Hoisting Wire Rope and Sling provides wire rope, slings, hoists and other equipment to end users, as well as offers rigging services such as wire rope splicing, mooring, and field...
Community Christmas Blessing of the People gives out Christmas food to families
"The food boxes we give out for Community Christmas will help to ease their need for the week of Christmas and warm their hearts and just to let people know we're here to support them."
Council members updated on formation of the Far Field Advisory Committee
Council forms Far Field Advisory Committee to study Inner Harbor desalination project's environmental impact. 25-member panel due January.
New committee will recommend changes to the city’s water conservation plan
Corpus Christi City Council creates new advisory committee to update water conservation plan unchanged since 2020.
City creating community-focused advisory committee to discuss Inner Harbor Desal Plant
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Water presented plans at Tuesday’s City Council meeting to create a new Far-Field Advisory Committee focused on reviewing the proposed Inner Harbor desalination plant and studying its potential impacts on the ship channel, Corpus Christi Bay and Nueces Bay. City officials said...
