Car crashes on South Padre Island Drive decrease by over 44 percent
New data from the Metropolitan Planning Organization shows car crashes on South Padre Island Drive have decreased by over 44 percent since 2021.
The water is already gone: Proposed Harbor Island desal plant already sold out
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A proposed desalination project on the Texas coast is already drawing more demand than it can handle, even before construction begins. Leaders gathered in Aransas Pass to discuss the Harbor Island desalination project during a “State of Our Water” event, where officials provided updates on one...
Gas prices in Corpus Christi remain lower than average amid rising costs
As gas prices nationwide continue to soar, here in Corpus Christi they remain below the national average, as well as the state-wide average as well. KRIS 6's Bryan Hofmann has the latest prices as of Monday 3/23.
Kids playing with fireworks may have started 28-acre Sinton brush fire
The San Patricio County Sheriff's Department is determining if the kids will face charges after the fire burned 28 acres near the Steel Dynamics Plant.
Actor Pepe Serna pays visit to West Oso Junior High School
Hollywood actor Pepe Serna visited West Oso Junior High School in Corpus Christi to motivate students. He will sign his memoir at La Palmera Mall.
Corpus Christi refineries seek alternative water amid crisis
A growing water shortage in Corpus Christi is putting pressure on one of the United States’ most important energy centers, raising concerns about potential impacts on fuel supply and prices. Home to a major concentration of oil refineries and export terminals, the coastal city produces around 5% of the...
Corpus Christi City Council to negotiate Aquatech water agreement
The Corpus Christi City Council authorized staff to negotiate a water sale agreement with Aquatech for up to 14 million gallons of water per day.
City Council votes 5-3 to advance removal process for Mayor Guajardo; mayor responds
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi City Council voted Tuesday to move forward with setting a meeting to discuss procedural steps tied to a petition seeking the removal of Mayor Paulette Guajardo. In a 5-3 vote, council members agreed to set an agenda item and date to review...
Crews recover body of utility worker possibly electrocuted in manhole
Power to the area was shut off so that rescue personnel could go into the manhole. Once inside, crews found the utility worker who was already deceased.
Two hospitalized after early morning rollover crash at Everhart Rd. and Holly Rd.
Two people were hospitalized early Tuesday morning following a rollover crash at the intersection of Everhart Road and Holly Road, according to the Corpus Christi Fire Department. Both victims are reported to be in stable condition and taken to Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area hospital for treatment....
