Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend announces 2025 Angel Tree Program
The Salvation Army of the Coastal Bend has announced the opening of their 2025 Angel Tree Program for the Coastal Bend area, which serves Aransas, Bee, Brooks, Duval, Jim Wells, Kenedy, Kleberg, Live Oak, Nueces, Refugio and San Patricio counties. The Angel Tree Program matches sponsors with children of families...
Corpus Christi City Council to discuss water supply alternatives one month after pausing Inner...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It has been one month since the Corpus Christi City Council voted to halt work on the Inner Harbor desalination project — a decision that sparked arrests, public outrage and lingering questions about the city’s water future. On Friday, the council will hold...
Suspect and victim in westside shooting involved in prior hostage incident
Man charged with murder in Corpus Christi shooting. Suspect and victim were both charged in hostage incident at same address 10 months earlier.
Kitchen Cops for the week of September 22nd through 26th
Time for this week's Kitchen Cops report, where we see who's keeping it clean and who needs to clean it up.
Table Talk: What’s New in the Food & Drink World this Month
In our monthly Table Talk series, we gather food and drink news in one place for your convenience. From restaurant openings to new offerings at local establishments, here’s what we’ve seen in the Corpus Christi food and drink scene this month. Fifth & Elm Brings New Dining Options...
The rare pink meanie jellyfish gives Texas beachgoers a once-in-a-lifetime moment
SAN ANTONIO – Visitors to Padre Island and Port Aransas recently got to see more than just a beautiful Texas coastline. Some experienced a rare sight to see: pink meanie jellyfish. “They’re not very common at all. We only see them in the warmer months, they don’t like cold...
Sinton and Calallen’s final test before district is Game of the Week
Sinton (5-0) and Calallen (4-1) kickoff our Game of the Week on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Phil Danaher Stadium. Both teams have size in the trenches that paves the way for the run game. #RecruitTheCoast
City of Portland targets plant invaders at Sunset Lake
PORTLAND, Texas — A big project is about to get underway at Sunset Lake in Portland. It's an effort to rid the park of invasive plants that are consuming the coastal ecosystem. One of them is Tamarix ramosissima or salt cedar. The city is partnering with the Coastal Bend...
Tire shop allegedly used as base for kidnapping, robbery scheme
Federal prosecutors allege a Corpus Christi tire shop was used as base for kidnapping scheme involving fake Facebook ad and forced purchases.
Fall Armyworm damage can be severe
“I have had several calls regarding the Fall Armyworm (FAW) in lawns and pastures,” said Bobby R. McCool, County Extension Agent, San Patricio County. FAWs, seemingly overnight, will consume large areas and leave nothing but stems. Although it looks bad, and unless there are secondary issues, the lawn or pasture will...
