City gets $264K state grant for homeless services, nonprofits can apply
Corpus Christi receives $264,000 state grant for homeless services. Nonprofits have until December 3 to apply for funding assistance programs.
H-E-B Donates $75,000 to Corpus Christi Meals on Wheels, Largest Gift in Program’s History
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi’s Meals on Wheels program is receiving its largest single donation to date — a $75,000 grant from H-E-B that city officials say will help provide thousands of meals to seniors. The donation is part of a $1 million...
Desal 2.0: hitting “first base” again
Corpus Christi City Council revived its Inner Harbor desalination project by approving a new MOU and ordering environmental studies, drawing sharp concerns over future costs to residents.
Salvation Army kicks off annual red kettle campaign
The Salvation Army also needs volunteers for its Red Kettle campaign and Angel Tree program - two traditions that make a real difference for thousands of people in the Coastal Bend.
Bob Hall Pier rebuild faces delay; completion now expected in February
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County leaders have confirmed that construction on the new Bob Hall Pier will not meet the original completion date of January 7, 2026. The contractor notified the county that key materials for the project are still not ready, pushing the timeline back several weeks.
Flint Hills, Valero and Citgo want in on Corpus Christi’s new water plan according...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — South Texas is running dry, and Corpus Christi leaders say they’ve finally found a way to squeeze a little more life out of a shrinking water supply. The city is rolling out a plan to recycle treated wastewater and pump millions of gallons back into daily use without relying on storm clouds...
Meter misreadings cause high Robstown electric bills
Frustrated Robstown residents are seeing unusually high electric bills. KRIS 6 News reached out to city officials to get answers about what’s causing the billing issues.
Corpus Christi Medical Center opens expanded Bay Area ER
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Medical Center celebrated a significant upgrade Monday as hospital leaders marked the expansion of the Bay Area emergency room with a ribbon-cutting and groundbreaking ceremony. The project includes an expanded ER that will open Dec. 1 with 13 state-of-the-art beds. Hospital...
Staples Street speed limit reduction takes another step forward
City leaders pass first reading to reduce South Staples Street speed limit between Saratoga Blvd and 250 feet north of King Trail.
14-year-old boy fatally shot at Figueroa Square Apartments in Robstown
Robstown police say a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot at Figueroa Square Apartments on Ruben Chavez Rd.; DPS is assisting.
