Water is flowing out of the city’s western wells project
City Manager Peter Zanoni toured the Western Well Fields, a new groundwater project pumping millions of gallons of water into the Nueces River.
Children grab 20,000 eggs at Corpus Christi Easter egg hunt
Sunshine, music and bubbles filled the air at Water's Edge Park in downtown Corpus Christi as hundreds attended the city's annual Egg Hunt by the Bay on March 21. Need eggs? Here's a price check on plastic Easter eggs in Corpus Christi stores More than 20,000 plastic Easter eggs containing candy and toys were up...
Tesla wastewater discharge raises questions about oversight
Tesla is discharging treated wastewater from its lithium refinery into a roadside drainage ditch, a practice that is permitted by state regulators but has raised concerns among local officials who say they were not notified, Inside Climate News reported. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has authorized...
Kids playing with fireworks may have started 28-acre Sinton brush fire
The San Patricio County Sheriff's Department is determining if the kids will face charges after the fire burned 28 acres near the Steel Dynamics Plant.
Corpus Christi cuts timeline to disaster as Abbott issues emergency orders
City officials in Corpus Christi on Tuesday released modeling that showed emergency cuts to water demand could be required as soon as May as reservoir levels continue to decline. That means the region’s complex of refineries and chemical plants could face disruptions of their water supply sooner than previously...
Texas Standard for March 20, 2026: A special broadcast from Corpus Christi
We’re broadcasting from the Sparkling City by the Sea and talking all things Corpus — including about ongoing issues surrounding the water supply, but also the city’s music scene and marine wildlife. Here are the stories on Texas Standard for Friday, March 20, 2026. Check back later...
First Amendment expert weighs in on legality of rules of decorum
Disruptions at Corpus Christi City Council meetings have raised questions about the balance between maintaining order and free speech, leading KRIS 6 to consult a First Amendment expert for clarity.
Corpus Christi Crawfish Fest & Saltwater Angler Boat Show brings food, fun, and coastal...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi is getting its very first Crawfish Fest & Saltwater Angler Boat Show this weekend, and locals are in for a treat. Think live music, crawfish boils, local vendors, and a real taste of coastal culture. Organizers say the festival is all about bringing...
El Dusty bridges Corpus Christi’s musical past with its present — with an eye...
When it comes to the musical legacy of Corpus Christi, some familiar names may pop up. There’s presenter Johnny Canales or, of course, the Queen of Tejano music, Selena Quintanilla-Perez, among others. And while such figures continue to loom large in the city, visitors particularly to the downtown area...
Teen cooking class at Janet F. Harte Library April 20
The Corpus Christi Public Libraries have added new kitchen supply carts, a culinary station, and a hygiene cart with support from the Friends of Corpus Christi Public Libraries. These tools will help librarians lead hands-on nutrition workshops for all ages across the city’s six branches.
