CCFD, NCESD #1 team up to battle leaping house fire on Leopard Street
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Fire crews from the Coastal Bend bend collaborated on Monday afternoon as the Corpus Christi Fire Department and Nueces County ESD #1 teamed up to take down a house fire on Leopard Street in Annaville. CCFD Assistant Chief Frank Solansky served as the shift commander...
CCPD: Drunk driver kills 20-year-old motorcyclist, charged with intoxication manslaughter
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Corpus Christi man has been charged with intoxication manslaughter after allegedly killing a motorcyclist on Sunday evening near the intersection of Nile Drive and Ennis Joslin Road, according to the Corpus Christi Police Department. CCPD Public Information Officer Antonio Contreras told...
Lady Owls bring home medals from Calallen meet
The Odem Lady Owls posted several podium finishes Saturday at the Corpus Christi Calallen Unequipped Powerlifting Meet. Odem’s top finisher was Yariellys Rivera Fontanez, who placed second in the 165-pound weight class. Rivera Fontanez totaled 640 pounds with lifts of 250 in the squat, 110 on the bench press and 280...
Pastor Don Leavell’s journey from segregation to building diverse church
Corpus Christi Christian Fellowship Pastor Don Leavell, grew up in segregated East Texas before founding Corpus Christi Christian Fellowship in 1986, a multi-ethnic church welcoming all backgrounds.
Woman dies after jumping from moving vehicle near Mathis
MATHIS, Texas - A woman has died after reportedly jumping from a moving vehicle near Mathis, according to the San Patricio County Sheriff's Office. Shortly after 9:30 p.m., the sheriff's office received a call about a "rolling disturbance." A male caller reported that his girlfriend had jumped out of his car while...
Volunteers Search New Area for Missing Calallen Teen Bayleigh Reese After 22 Days
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The search continued Saturday for missing 16-year-old Bayleigh Reese, who was last seen leaving her family’s home in Calallen more than three weeks ago. About three dozen volunteers led by the nonprofit South Texas Search and Rescue gathered near River Hills Baptist Church to...
City dedicates helicopter monument at Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park
There’s a new resident at Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park — an aircraft that seemingly now oversees the grounds. A donated U.S. Army Bell Huey helicopter is now positioned, tilted slightly forward, atop a 15-foot pedestal alongside North Shoreline Boulevard. City officials dedicated the monument on Feb. 5,...
Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures celebrates Lunar New Year
"It's really awesome to celebrate different cultures especially…I think maybe a lot of folks don't have the opportunity here to go to other places like Asian counties," said Joshua Esparza.
Rehabilitated sea turtles get a second chance, released back into the Gulf
PORT ARANSAS, Texas — Several sea turtles are back where they belong after months of dedicated care and rehabilitation. Almost 20 green sea turtles and one nearly 100-pound loggerhead were released into the Gulf Saturday morning following extended treatment at the Animal Rehabilitation Keep, also known as ARK....
The Year of the Horse gallops into Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Families gathered at the Texas Museum of Asian Cultures and Education Center this weekend to celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse. The annual event gives visitors of all ages a way to experience traditions that span generations, featuring lively...

















