Banquete ISD begins demolition of historic school to pave way for new junior high...
BANQUETE, Texas — It is the end of an era and the beginning of something new for Banquete ISD. Demolition crews on Wednesday began tearing down the District’s original elementary school on Fourth Street, clearing the way for a new, state-of-the-art junior high campus. The original building, constructed...
Texas coastal city fast-tracks $400M to stave off water shortage
That region is expected to hit a stage 1 water emergency in November.
Coastal Bend churches serve up community spirit with Lenten fish fries
The fish fry tradition not only offers a delicious meal but also raises important funds for parish activities and outreach programs throughout Lent
Yorktown Blvd, Rodd Field Rd lane closures begin Feb. 18 in Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Drivers in Corpus Christi should expect lane closures near the intersection of Yorktown Blvd and Rodd Field Rd starting Wednesday, Feb. 18, as crews continue work on the Yorktown Boulevard road reconstruction project. According to the City of Corpus Christi, the eastbound inside lane of...
Catholic Charities’ “40 Cans for Lent” food drive runs Feb. 18 – April 5
Your donation of non-perishable canned/dry goods will provide meals for many families in need.
Corpus Christi Pushes $8.7M Northside Pool As Reservoirs Hit Record Lows
Corpus Christi is on track to sign off on an $8.7 million Northside Aquatic Center even as the city remains stuck in Stage 3 drought restrictions and the western reservoirs that supply much of the Coastal Bend sit at historic lows. The pool is not a brand-new idea but part of a decade-old mitigation package tied to...
He’s kind of a big dill: Scary Larry Pickles teams up with Dairy Burger
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — What started as a small family idea has grown into a fast-moving South Texas business. About a year and a half ago, Larry Garcia better known as “Scary Larry” began making pickles. Today, his brand, Scary Larry Pickles, is quickly growing. He's landed his first corporate account, and is...
Corpus Christi approves resolution to increase beach parking fee
Annual beach parking permits would increase from $12 to $20 starting January 2027 pending final approval from Texas General Land Office
Nueces County Medical Examiner identifies 18-year-old killed in Secretariat Drive shooting
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The man shot and killed Monday near the intersection of Secretariat Drive and Martin Street has been identified as 18-year-old Donavan Encinia, according to the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office. Corpus Christi Police Department Public Information Officer Madeline Commons told 3NEWS on...
New Taft pediatric center opens, bringing local healthcare closer to families
TAFT, Texas — A new pediatric care center has opened in Taft, providing local families with easier access to quality healthcare. Catherine Morales, a pediatric nurse practitioner at SPID Pediatric Center, said the clinic reduces travel time for families. "We offer immunizations, walk-ins, sick visits, well visits,...

















