Moody High School students let their hair down at ‘Tangled’-themed prom
Moody High School held its "Tangled"-themed prom at the Mansion Royal in Corpus Christi on May 9. 'More than just a building': Communities say goodbye to closing Corpus Christi schools Students were able to enjoy free sundaes, a chocolate fountain and plenty of dancing throughout the evening. John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him...
Veteran Marks 101st Birthday with Flight Over Corpus Christi
On April 29, 2026, at 101, WWII veteran Jose Noe Mendez returned to the skies, reconnecting with the aircraft that shaped his early military service. To mark his birthday, the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Maxine Flournoy 3rd Coast Squadron partnered with Vintage Air Tours to arrange a commemorative flight over the Texas Coastal Bend. The flight, operated by Vintage Air Tours in a historic...
Corpus Christi police ID missing woman found dead at Padre Island
Her daughter told local news the 40-year-old was from Austin.
South Texas Eyes U.S. Record for Hottest Winter Temperature With 106°F Inferno in February
Blistering Peaks Challenge History (Image Credits: Unsplash) South Texas – A ferocious heat wave scorched the region on February 26, delivering temperatures that could redefine American winter weather records.[1][2] Blistering Peaks Challenge History Preliminary observations from Falcon Dam along the Rio Grande registered a staggering 106 degrees Fahrenheit, surpassing prior benchmarks for meteorological winter.[2] This … The post South Texas Eyes U.S. Record...
Shrimporee returning home, but residents want answers
The Shrimporee is returning to Aransas Pass, but residents suspect there's more behind the dispute than officials have revealed.
Students and alumni take final walk through Sanders Elementary
Students were able to perform one last time before members of the Sanders Elementary family walked the halls and reminisced.
Questions mount around Nueces River Authority amid transparency concerns
ROBSTOWN, Texas — The board of the Nueces River Authority met Friday morning in Robstown, where members entered a nearly three-hour executive session to discuss allegations made by the agency’s chief operating officer. According to the meeting agenda, board members discussed possible disciplinary action connected to allegations made...
Hospitalized senior celebrates prom in hospital room with family and friends
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Gregory-Portland High School senior is recovering at home after receiving a surprise prom celebration inside her hospital room. Kailani Vargas thought she would miss one of the biggest moments of her senior year after learning she would be hospitalized on prom night. But with...
Corpus Christi pools and splash pads open May 30
Corpus Christi pools and splash pads open May 30 through Aug. 9. See hours, locations and new water-saving measures.
Ray High School senior builds full-size boat in woodshop, earns state recognition
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Most students walk out of woodshop with a birdhouse. Chloe Clark walked out with a boat. The Ray High School senior spent six months in woodshop building a fully functional 14-foot John boat — a passion project that has since earned her recognition from the State of Texas.
