With SNAP benefits at risk, First United Methodist Church calls for community donations
First United Methodist Church in Corpus Christi is calling for the community to donate to families in financial hardship as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is set to run out of money on Nov. 1. The federal program, also known as food stamps, provides low-income families monthly benefits to afford...
Fire crews battling 20-acre fire in Rockport
According to the Aransas County Office of Emergency Management, a fire has erupted on FM 1069 and Cape Valero Road in Rockport.
GREGORY MILL FIRE: Closures, evacuations, and containment updates
Sheriff Rivera says "no exact number of lost homes yet" as fire crews work through the night. Dense smoke is expected to continue as cotton bales smolder.
Red flag warning issued for the Coastal Bend
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a 'Red Flag Warning' on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. due to low humidity levels and strong winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the coastal bend. NWS reported that...
New program to help Coastal Bend Food Bank with food demands, donations still needed
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — H-E-B is stepping up to help Texas families in need, donating $5 million to food banks across the state, including the Coastal Bend Food Bank. The statewide contribution comes as part of the grocery chain’s ongoing partnership with Feeding Texas, the nonprofit network that helps distribute...
Del Mar College offers free dental services through December
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — If you've been putting off getting your teeth checked out, look no further. Del Mar College is once again offering free dental cleaning services. Del Mar College said it's time to make your smile a little brighter while saving you some money by providing more than just free cleanings.
A new Sprouts Farmers Market is coming to South Padre Island Drive
Crews have already erected a large Sprouts Farmers Market sign over the old "Bed, Bath, and Beyond" store on the 4700 block of South Padre Island Drive near Everhart Road.
Firefighters respond to house fire on Vaky St. near Ray High School
A house fire on Vaky Street near Ray High School in Corpus Christi Wednesday morning displaced five residents, all of whom escaped uninjured.
Dairy Burger is set to open Saturday in Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A new local fast food restaurant is expanding to Corpus Christi soon. Dairy Burger has officially announced that it will open its doors on Saturday, November 1st, at 12 p.m. Dairy Burger is located at 1502 Airline Road, right next to Lowe's. The restaurant will...
Harbor Bridge span lowering postponed again due to weather
An official told KRIS 6 News on Tuesday that the middle span will not be lowered today due to unfavorable weather conditions. Workers require a full 10 hours of daylight.

















