‘Ghost Helmet Project’ faces setbacks as Austin Gonzalez memorial found in dumpster
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The “Ghost Helmet Project” is facing yet another setback as organizers work to spread awareness during Motorcycle Safety Month. The family of Austin Gonzalez — who inspired the initiative — woke up Thursday morning to a call that his memorial helmet had been removed from its location near Rossiter Street and Ocean Drive for the second year in a row.
The Shrimporee Festival will now be remaining in Aransas Pass…for now
The Shrimporee Festival will stay at the Shrimporee Grounds for its 78th year after word got out that it could move to a nearby airport.
Texas officials hang state out to dry
As Texas struggles to meet the needs of a rapidly growing population, a state fund had $1.28 billion available this year to support projects that could deliver water even in a severe drought. Unfortunately, 23 worthy projects requested a total of $4.2 billion, prompting the state to deny 13 of them — the first time the SWIFT fund had to say no to an applicant...
Corpus Christi man goes off-grid for water amid drought
A Corpus Christi man has set up an atmospheric water generator at his home amid Stage 3 drought restrictions.
Duos Edge AI Expands South Texas Footprint with Corpus Christi Edge Data Center Deployment
Tags: AI Infrastructure • Corpus Christi • Digital Infrastructure • Duos Edge AI • Edge Data Center • Expansion • Low Latency • South Texas. New deployment completed: Duos Edge AI launched its Corpus Christi Edge Data Center in South Texas. Built for...
Weekend Guide: Here’s what’s going on this weekend, May 8-10
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Sponsored by Visit Corpus Christi. Find more fun in the Coastal Bend with the Visit Corpus Christi's event calendar: https://www.visitcorpuschristi.com/events/. Friday, May 8. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. at Gulf Coast Humane Society 3118 Cabaniss Rd, Corpus Christi. The Gulf Coast Humane Society reduced adoption...
Bishop CISD police respond to terroristic threat at junior high
Bishop CISD police detained a student on terroristic threat charges after an incident at Lillion Luehrs Junior High School on May 1.
Boating industry urges policy change as Corpus Christi considers water use limits amid drought...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Boat community members gathered for a meeting with city officials to voice concerns over water limits tied to the drought contingency plan. In Nueces County, there are about 8,000 registered boats, and nearly 40 fishing tournaments brought in tens of millions of dollars last year. Now, the boating community says it is fighting for reasonable water limits that will not hurt...
Inside the Texas water crisis pitting residents against industry
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — May Mendoza is in need of water. But despite the fact that her restaurant, Perrin’s on the Water, is literally on the waters of the Texas Gulf Coast, drinking water is in increasingly short supply. On a sunny Wednesday in late April, she taped up signs in the bathrooms and on the front and back doors, alerting guests to the effects...
Hear from Corpus Christi ISD seniors who enlisted in military
Finishing out their last year of high school, about 50 Corpus Christi ISD seniors chose service while their peers were thinking about college or work. On May 6, the Corpus Christi Independent School District celebrated seniors from across the district who have enlisted in a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. This summer, these future service members will begin training. Carroll High School student...

















