Longtime Judge Bobby Galvan to retire from the bench in 2026
Twenty years after he became the 94th District Court judge in Nueces County, Bobby Galvan is planning to hang up his robe, put away the gavel and focus on other legal pursuits. The Corpus Christi native’s 32 years in public service will end on Dec. 31, 2026, since he didn’t file for reelection. “It was time to move...
Local business steps in after man with knife alarms students, parents at Corpus Christi...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two and a half years ago, Texas State Roofing Company asked Corpus Christi ISD to move a Driscoll Middle School bus stop away from the corner of Staples Street and Coleman Avenue, hoping to create distance between students and the large homeless population that gathers near The Station Church....
Taft City Manager files lawsuit against city council
City Manager Ryan Smith filed a lawsuit Monday against Mayor Elida Castillo and three council members, seeking an emergency court order to block what he calls unlawful council actions.
Corpus Christi man enters not guilty plea related to Ayers Market shooting in Aug.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Corpus Christi man accused of shooting two people during an August altercation outside of the Ayers Market has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony charges. Ernesto Mondragon, 33, entered a plea of not guilty Thursday to nine counts of aggravated assault with a deadly...
Ho-Ho-Hold Up: Corpus Christi men get federal prison for holiday robberies
Two Corpus Christi men received federal prison sentences for robbing three Stripes convenience stores during Christmas weekend using firearms and masks.
Pet of the Week: Zeus
Zeus is dog-friendly and enjoys running around the play yard.
RGV Vipers give gifts and spread cheer at Driscoll Children’s Hospital for Christmas
The RGV Vipers visited Driscoll Children's Hospital on Tuesday for their second annual Christmas visit. The team spent time visiting with patients and dropping off gifts to celebrate the holidays. "We are blessed to be in the position we're in, so I feel like it's our duty to do what...
‘Breaking Point’: Corpus Christi Agencies Push City for More Housing Funds
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Local nonprofits say they are being pushed to the limit as the number of people experiencing homelessness in Corpus Christi continues to surge, following an 88% increase reported last year. Several organizations appeared before City Council on Tuesday, urging leaders to take more direct...
CCISD students showcase gifts and local talent for CTE Holiday Market
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The second annual Career and Technical Education (CTE) Holiday Market at Carroll High School is offering the Coastal Bend community an opportunity to support local students and shop for unique, handcrafted holiday gifts. The event showcases work created by students across multiple CTE...
City of Ingleside denies second reading of special use permit for YaREN ammonia
On Tuesday, the Ingleside City Council voted on the future of two "divisive” industrial projects including an oil tank farm and the YaREN blue ammonia project.

















