Local professionals visit Rockport classrooms to share career insights
Students at Rockport-Fulton Middle School received hands-on lessons in both engineering and natural science on Sept. 29, when two guest speakers visited classrooms to share their expertise. In the engineering class, local architect Smith Nguyen introduced students to the world of architecture and explained how the...
Copano Bay monitoring station restored
COPANO BAY, Texas — A key coastal monitoring station in Copano Bay is back online eight years after Hurricane Harvey knocked it out.
Former Corpus Christi Police Officer arrested for indecent assault
A former CCPD officer has been arrested and charged with indecent assault after an investigation into allegations he inappropriately touched a woman while responding to a domestic violence call.
Volleyball: Lady Dragons Show They Belong With State’s Best
The Carroll Lady Dragons showed Tuesday night that they can compete with anyone in the state. Ranked No. 34 nationally and No. 2 in the Dallas-area 6A poll, Carroll battled top-ranked Trophy Club Byron Nelson in a four-set District 4-6A showdown, ultimately falling 25-13, 25-21, 23-25 and 25-19. Nelson, the...
Nueces Co. Sheriff’s Officers Assoc. kicked off National Night Out with fun!
Nueces County Sheriff's Officers Association National Night Out kick-off drew about 1,500 to Robstown on Wednesday night. The official National Night Out begins Tuesday, October 7th.
Flint Hills Unveils 27-Megawatt Solar Installation in Corpus Christi
Flint Hills Resources has commissioned a new 27-megawatt solar installation at its Corpus Christi West refinery, marking a first-of-its-kind project for refineries in Texas. The $53 million development spans 100 acres and includes over 56,700 solar panels, supplying up to 28% of the refinery’s power needs. The...
Healing hands, giving heart: Troycie Peacock of Rejuvenation by Troycie
For Troycie Peacock, massage therapy is more than a career - it’s a calling rooted in compassion. Through her business, Rejuvenation by Troycie, she not only provides healing for clients but also extends her skills to help communities in times of need. Peacock, originally from Fredericksburg, began her career...
San Patricio County youth celebrate National 4-H Week Oct. 5-11
The Commissioners Court declared Oct. 5-11 as National 4-H Week at their Sept. 29 meeting, acknowledging the Texas 4-H program's contribution to youth development. In San Patricio County, more than 200 4-H members and 50 volunteers are involved in 4-H. The fundamental 4-H ideal of practical, "learn by doing"...
Odem Junior High welcomes new faces
The 2025–26 school year at Odem Junior High is off to a strong and promising start. From the first day of classes, the halls have been filled with energy and excitement as students returned eager to learn, reconnect with friends, and take on new challenges. Teachers have hit the ground running, ready to provide...
Fighting for Rockport: Brother-sister boxing duo making a name beyond the coast
On a quiet afternoon in south Rockport, two of the Coastal Bend’s toughest young athletes sat side by side, their gloves off but their passion for boxing unmistakable. Juan Valadez and his sister, Analee Valadez, may still be in their teens - but they’ve already become two of the most respected fighters in the region.

















