Heater causes small shrub fire in Flour Bluff during freeze, no homes damaged
The incident serves as a reminder of the fire hazards that can arise when residents try to protect outdoor plants and trees during extreme cold weather.
Power outages reported throughout the Coastal Bend amid extreme cold
Here's a look at power outages across the Coastal Bend.
Taft lifters compete at Picker Pride Invitational
The Taft powerlifting team turned in a productive showing Friday at the Robstown Picker Pride Invitational. Taft finished seventh in the boys team standings with 21 points. Emanuel Nino captured first place at 123 pounds with a 975-pound total, lifting 350 pounds in the squat, 275 in the bench press and 350 in the...
CCPD officials, witness speak out after officer involved shooting leaves one in critical condition
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two Corpus Christi police officers were hospitalized Friday afternoon, one in critical condition, after a shootout with a homicide suspect on the city’s westside. A third officer also suffered minor injuries from shrapnel and was treated by medics at the scene. Chief of Police...
Holly Road trestle project update: new additions possible
Construction for the Holly Road Trestle Project connecting Oso Bay Wetlands to Flour Bluff is set to start Oct 2026. Community leaders are seeking funding for a kayak launch and fish cleaning station.
Cold temperatures, rain creep into Corpus Christi on Jan. 24
Corpus Christi was met with strong winds and heavy rain early morning Jan. 24. As some braved the weather in downtown Corpus Christi for a morning run, others fought for parking at local grocery stores to stock up on food, water and other necessities. Weather delays: See which Nueces County schools are delaying...
School closures/delays in the Coastal Bend-area due to winter storm
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Some Coastal Bend school districts are announcing changes to their schedule Monday morning due to the threat of a hard freeze. 3NEWS is monitoring the weather as a winter storm makes its’ way through Texas and the Coastal Bend. We will continue monitoring school districts for updates.
Corpus Christi Police say two officers shot, one in critical condition after shooting
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A pair of shootings on Jan. 23 led to injuries to three police officers, two of which were sent to the hospital with gunshot injuries according to the Corpus Christi Police Department.
CCISD announces all schools delayed Monday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Independent School District officials said all schools and buses will be delayed Monday ahead of potentially freezing weather. Officials said there will be a two-hour delay. Elementary classes will start at 9:50 a.m., while Middle and High Schools will start at 10:50 a.m.
Freeze Warning Issued for South Texas: Dangerous Cold and Hard Freeze Expected
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. South Texas – A significant and potentially dangerous cold outbreak is expected to impact South Texas from Saturday night through Monday, prompting multiple cold-weather alerts including a Freeze Warning...

















