Ingleside ISD teachers receive $23K in surprise classroom grants
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Ingleside ISD Education Foundation surprised its teachers on Friday with grants totaling more than $23,000. Joined by district officials, the Ingleside High School Drumline and cheerleaders, school officials personally presented 18 grants to teachers in surprise classroom visits. Scott...
Over 2,600 visitors flock to first two weekends of Holly-Days at the Gardens
The festive event, presented by Valero, continues this Friday and Saturday, December 12-13, and December 19-20, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the botanical gardens located at 8545 S. Staples Street.
North Beach softball tournament delayed by flooding as drainage project moves forward
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A long-running senior softball tournament at North Beach was rained out last weekend, forcing organizers to push it to this weekend instead. The Corpus Christi Senior Softball Association's Toys for Tots Tournament has brought teams from across the state to that area for more than 20 years but...
Freedom to Dream: Del Mar College helps students to pursue free education
Free tuition is changing lives at Del Mar College. The Freedom to Dream Program is returning for a second cohort, helping more students pursue their education without financial barriers
New legislation could impact CCISD associate teachers, district seeks delay
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — New Texas legislation might force Corpus Christi ISD to demote associate teachers who are working toward certification and place them back in substitute roles without benefits, according to a district proposal. The district is asking the state to delay removing certain exemptions for associate...
Trial pushed to January for man charged in 3-year-old’s death
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The trial for Enrique Lopez, who is charged in connection with the death of 3-year-old Augustine “Augie” Valencia, has been delayed. Lopez was originally scheduled to face trial next week, but a judge on Thursday reset the case until October. Lopez is charged...
Inside the prep for the La Posada Boat Parade
From lights to last-minute touch-ups, we tour the docks with the Grand Marshal to see how 19 boats get ready to brighten Padre Island.
CCPD officer turns himself in after three arrest warrants issued
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Update 8:30 p.m.: CCPD Senior Officer Antonio Contreras said Officer Travis Haecker has turned himself in to authorities in Kendall County. According to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, Travis Haecker is charged with theft from a person, credit card or debit card abuse, and misapplication...
Moody’s downgrades Corpus Christi’s credit rating over water supply concerns
Moody's Ratings downgraded the City of Corpus Christi's credit rating on Thursday, citing the city's urgent need to secure more water.
The Navy comes to Corpus Christi – Part 2
Most people have never known a time without a Naval Base in Corpus Christi. We're taking a look at how the Navy landed here in this Coastal Bend History.
