Major crash causes traffic backup on Highway 361 near Port Aransas
PORT ARANSAS, Texas — A developing story tonight for drivers heading to or from Port Aransas. Traffic is backed up along Highway 361 on Mustang Island after a major crash reported shortly before 8 p.m. Texas Department of Transportation cameras show long lines of vehicles in the area and emergency lights.
Port Aransas spring break visitors witness sea turtle release
PORT ARANSAS, Texas — Spring break visitors weren’t the only ones enjoying the beach this weekend, 14 rescued green sea turtles made their own big return to the Gulf in Port Aransas. The turtles were released after weeks of care and rehabilitation by staff and volunteers with Amos...
Port Aransas beach shooting leaves 5 wounded, 3 detained
Five people were shot and two critically injured after two groups got into an altercation at Port Aransas Beach Saturday night. Three suspects are detained.
Eggstravaganza at Owen R. Hopkins Library March 21
The Owen R. Hopkins Library will host its annual Eggstravaganza on Saturday, March 21 from 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The event will feature egg hunts, crafts, games, and spring-themed activities for children of all ages.
Water concerns raise questions for Coastal Bend housing market
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As leaders work to address the region’s growing water concerns, some real estate professionals say the issue is beginning to surface in conversations with prospective homebuyers. Local experts say there is currently no data showing a direct connection between the region’s water challenges and...
The Hanging of Chipita Rodriguez
Late in the summer of 1863, a horse trader named John Savage rode through the warm, tree-scrubbed lowlands of south Texas. He had recently sold horses to the Confederate Army, and now, with $600 worth of gold in his saddlebags, Savage rode south toward Corpus Christi, or perhaps Matamoros, Mexico, where more horses...
Vets teacher and coach Leyton Hernandez dies at 28
Leyton Hernandez, a teacher and coach at Veterans Memorial High School, died at 28 after a two-car accident Friday.
Corpus Christi cancels César Chávez march amid rumors; Dolores Huerta drops out
The annual César Chávez march in Corpus Christi has been canceled after rumors about the late labor leader's legacy spread and civil rights icon Dolores Huerta withdrew from the event, the Express-News has learned. The move mirrors a similar cancellation in San Antonio, where organizers earlier this month...
Venomous ‘blue dragons’ washing up on South Texas beaches during spring break
Beachgoers along the South Texas coast are being warned to look but absolutely not touch after dozens of rare, brilliantly colored sea slugs known as blue dragons washed ashore on North Padre Island and Mustang Island this week
Mayor announces special City Council meeting date to discuss immediate approval of Inner Harbor...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo has called a special City Council meeting for April 9 to discuss accelerating approval of the Inner Harbor Seawater Desalination Project as the city faces growing pressure to secure new water supplies during a historic drought. Guajardo announced the...
