Softball Sweeps Sul Ross State in Doubleheader
SAN ANTONIO — St. Mary's University juniors Gabriela Banda (San Antonio) and Samiya Johnson (Corpus Christi, Texas) both went 4-for-6 at the plate with a combined 10 RBIs in Softball's doubleheader sweep of Sul Ross State on Sunday afternoon. The Rattlers won 9-0 and 12-1 in a pair of run-rule contests to improve to...
Army West Point Softball Sweeps Texas A&M-CC, Tarleton State
STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Army West Point softball (5-8) used high-powered offense and lock-down defense to sweep their Texas foes, run-ruling both Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders (3-10), 8-0, and tournament host, the Tarleton State Texans (10-5), 10-0. On the day, the Black Knights combined for 18 runs and 22 hits,...
Commercial fire near JFK Causeway destroys dock and boats
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A large dock and boat fire near the JFK Causeway is expected to keep emergency crews on scene for several hours, according to fire officials. Authorities reported receiving the call around 3:47 a.m. Monday after a commercial fire was dispatched to the area of marker 37, near the Sunset Island...
Multiple boats destroyed by fire at Marker 37
Fire crews expect to remain on scene for several hours, conducting overhaul operations to ensure the fire is completely extinguished.
Texas families unite in Corpus Christi to combat Fentanyl crisis and honor loved ones...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A national fentanyl awareness tour stopped in Corpus Christi, bringing grieving families together to honor their loved ones and warn others about the dangers of the drug. After losing his 25-year-old son, Preston, to fentanyl, Michael Land started traveling the country to warn others and...
Lady Trojans advance to regional semifinals with win over Calallen
The Beeville Lady Trojans advance to the Class 4A Division I regional semifinals Friday night with a 60-53 win over the Corpus Christi Calallen Lady Cats in Aransas Pass. Beeville (19-9) will face San Antonio Davenport in the regional semifinals Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Floresville. Davenport beat La Vernia 60-54 in the...
Exotic Reptile and Pet Show returns to Robstown for another year of fun
Reptile enthusiasts from across the Coastal Bend made their way to the Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds for the annual HERPS Exotic Reptiles and Pet Show.
Driscoll house fire leaves home heavily damaged, firefighters say
DRISCOLL, Texas — Annaville Fire Department – Nueces County ESD #1 said a residential structure fire caused extensive damage to a home in Driscoll on Tuesday evening. Fire crews were dispatched to the 600 block of West Garrett Street as part of a countywide mutual aid agreement. Upon arrival, firefighters confirmed...
New ‘Golden Mic program’ aims to keep and grow musical talent in South Texas
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A new initiative in downtown Corpus Christi is aiming to help young musicians turn their passion into opportunity. The Golden Mic Artist Accelerator Program, launched by local nonprofit Raps and Apps, is accepting applications for the next month from emerging artists across the Coastal Bend....
Former YMCA of the Coastal Bend Reopens as Corpus Christi Community Center
The Corpus Christi Community Center will celebrate its opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Feb. 20, at 5 p.m. at 417 Upper Broadway.
