Small town, big paycheck: Texas Housing CEO outearns top housing officials
A 71-year-old grandmother can't use her building's elevator. Meanwhile, her housing authority's CEO makes nearly $800K. She's organizing residents from her hospice bed for change.
Texas oil and gas leaders convene in Corpus Christi for Coastal Energy Series
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Energy professionals and local officials gathered in Corpus Christi on Monday for the latest stop in the Coastal Energy Series, an event hosted by the Texas Oil & Gas Association to connect industry stakeholders and highlight the region’s role in the global energy landscape.
National Drowning Prevention Day recognized at Lake Corpus Christi
July 25th marks National Drowning Prevention Day, the global effort is being felt in the Lake Corpus Chrisit area after several drownings last year.
Community events happening in Falfurrias
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Falfurrias residents are invited to coffee with a cop on Tuesday, July 29th, to voice their concerns and learn more about their community neighbors. The Falfurrias Police Department encourages the community to come out and grab a coffee: no agenda, no speeches, just a chance to ask questions.
Free ‘Energy Fair Health Clinic’ coming to Portland on July 30
The one-day clinic will offer wellness screenings, immunizations, and personalized health consultations at no cost.
Whataburger celebrates 75th anniversary with 75-cent burgers
Whataburger marks 75 years with 75-cent burgers, commemorative cups, and a hometown celebration on National Whataburger Day.
Suspect Arrested After Man’s Body Discovered in Agua Dulce Park Restroom
A 21-year-old guy was arrested on July 25 on a murder warrant for the death of a man in Agua Dulce on July 10. In an email, Natalie Williams, a spokeswoman for the Nueces County Sheriff’s Office, said that 23-year-old Andre Canas was found dead in the bathroom at Younts Park. He had been shot.
One arrested on DWI charges following crash off SPID, Prinston Dr.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Police arrested a man early this morning after hitting another vehicle, causing it to steer off the highway onto Prinston Drive. Two people are recovering after a man driving a Chevy truck along SPID crashed into a smaller truck, forcing the driver, a woman, to steer off the highway around 3...
Corpus Christi woman embroiled in surrogacy scam fights for custody of daughter
Kayla Elliott, a Corpus Christi woman who carried a child for a Southern California couple who have been accused of coordinating a widespread surrogacy scam, is pushing for answers about what led to the incident. The 27-year-old recently set up a GoFundMe campaign to cover legal fees as she tries to obtain custody of...
New film celebrates Tejano heritage with special early screening for LULAC members
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Members of LULAC Council 1 were invited Monday to a special screening of Los Tejanos: A 500-Year History at Del Mar College’s Wolfe Recital Hall. The film tells the rich and complex story of Tejano history and highlights the community’s important role in Texas’ broader historical narrative.