From dance floors to detention slips, Kevin Barnes lit up every room
Kevin Barnes, DJ and truancy officer at Calallen High, died unexpectedly Friday. He is remembered as a joyful community pillar, veteran, and friend to all.
Schertz officers rearrest man in Corpus Christi, faces new murder charge, authorities say
SCHERTZ, Texas – Schertz police officers said they needed to travel more than 100 miles south to arrest a suspect accused of murdering a woman in 2023. According to a news release, a Guadalupe County grand jury indicted Aaron James Declouette, 62, on two charges on Oct. 2: murder (first-degree felony) and tampering...
CLOSE CALL: Fire erupts in food truck an hour before opening for the day
The food truck parked at the Trade Center on the 2800 block of South Padre Island Drive caught fire just before 2 p.m.
Federal, state changes tighten CDL rules for some drivers amid safety concerns
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Federal and state officials are rolling out new restrictions for commercial driver’s licenses (CDL's), with major changes for the trucking industry and training programs across Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) to begin conducting English-language...
Nueces County Commissioners Court proposes the merger of Precinct 1 Justice of the Peace...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Nueces County Commissioners Court is holding a public meeting on Wednesday to gather the community's input regarding the potential abolition of the Office of Justice of the Peace Precinct 1, Place 2. The meeting will be held at 9:00 a.m. on October 8 in...
Razzoo’s Cajun Cafe files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy after Corpus Christi closure
Just one week after Razzoo's Cajun Cafe abruptly shuttered its Corpus Christi location without warning to employees, the restaurant chain has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Sueltz heads in equalizer to give Lions a 1-1 tie at A&M-Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI – Kristen Sueltz delivered an equalizing goal in the 60th minute as the East Texas A&M University soccer team earned a 1-1 tie at the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Islanders on Sunday afternoon at the Dugan Soccer Stadium. The Lions are now of just one of two teams...
Coastal Bend Day of Giving 2025: Corpus Christi Hope House, a lifeline for families...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The countdown to Coastal Bend Day of Giving continues, and to celebrate, 3NEWS is highlighting a new participating charity every week. This week, we got to know the Corpus Christi Hope House. Their mission is to provide families in need with shelter, resources, classes, and...
Czech Fest at St. Thomas Catholic Church unites community with food and fun
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — This weekend, families gathered at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Robstown for the 41st annual Czech Fest, an event filled with food, games, and community spirit. From barbecue brisket plates and homemade kolaches to turkey legs and potato salad, attendees enjoyed traditional foods...
Movie Review: Summer of ’81, “Casey Makes a Mixtape”
“Casey Makes a Mixtape” is a wan indie coming-of-age dramedy in which nobody comes of age, nothing dramatic or comedic happens. It’s a sort of little film festival movie that couldn’t, a period piece that was never fated to pick up distribution outside of its run in festivals. I see it played in Portland, at least.
