Journey to recovery sparked a calling to help others heal
In honor of National Recovery Month, KRIS 6 spoke with a woman who turned her life around and now devotes her days to guiding others toward healing at the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation.
Here’s a look at power outages across the Coastal Bend
Morning rain and maintenance work leave parts of the Coastal Bend without power, with restoration times varying by community.
City approves Williams Drive extension design contract
Corpus Christi awards design contract for the Williams Drive extension project. The project will extend Williams Drive from Rodd Field Road to Lexington Drive and is estimated to total near $50M.
900+ runners ready for airport 5K, but there’s still time to join in
The Wings of Texas “Run the Runway” 5K takes off this weekend at the Corpus Christi airport. Registration is still open, with proceeds supporting inclusion for people with disabilities.
New York Life gives $2,880, 400 books to Coastal Bend Boys & Girls Clubs
New York Life donated $2,880 and 400 books to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Bend, addressing reading loss and trauma topics.
Free exhibit in San Antonio showcases 1968 school desegregation case
A free exhibit that opens this weekend in San Antonio will highlight the importance of protecting children’s education and the struggle against public-school segregation in the late 1960s. The Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) is unveiling “Cisneros V. Corpus Christi ISD: The Long Fight to End School...
Former Fire Chief denies NCESD 4 forensic audit allegations
Lloyd Bluntzer, the former fire chief of Nueces County Emergency Services District No. 4 is disputing the findings of an audit, claiming board members knew the rules and are trying to shift blame.
Passing the sombrero through generations: Family mariachi keeping traditions alive
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, one Corpus Christi family is keeping mariachi music alive and passing it down from one generation to the next. Inside the Rivera home, heritage comes alive through song. Jesus and Maria Rivera, along with their five children, make up Mariachi Nuevo Viajero.
Weekend Guide: Here’s what’s going on this weekend, September 26-28
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Friday, September 26. Jurassic quest is roaring into Robstown from September 26th - 28th at Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds! Don’t miss: Life-size, sky-scraping dinosaurs One-of-a-kind walking dinosaur rides Life-size T.rex skull Incredible fossils, including real T.rex teeth and...
Annual Taste of Aransas Pass brings South Texas together
Vendors and community members once again got to enjoy food, family and celebration of community camaraderie during a food tasting event which brought those from all around South Texas and the Coastal Bend descending on Aransas Pass. The Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Taste of Aransas Pass...
