Rockport-Fulton seniors step up to serve: Pirates in Action Graduation Cord Program launches
The Rockport-Fulton Education Foundation is proud to announce the launch of “Pirates in Action,” a new community service recognition program for Rockport-Fulton High School seniors. This initiative honors students who give back to their community by awarding a distinctive graduation cord to wear proudly at...
This is Company “D” Texas Ranger William “Edward” Groves receiving the 2024 South Texas...
Texas Ranger Association Foundation · This is Company “D” Texas Ranger William “Edward” Groves receiving the 2024 South Texas Region Chiefs Award yesterday in Corpus Christi. Congratulations Ranger Groves! Pictured left to right: Co. “D” Ranger Lieutenant Donato Vela, Co. “D” Ranger Major Billy Jack Mims, Ranger...
Portland Leadership Class XVIII unveils storybook walk
Too often these days, Joel Martinez said, reading can fall by the wayside. Now, the most recent Leadership Portland Class has combined exercise with enrichment as they aim to improve the quality of life for the Portland community. Leadership Portland Class XVIII held a ribbon cutting July 10 for a...
Harbor Bridge Project announces partial opening of Shared Use Path
As this new shared-use path opens, everyone is encouraged to enjoy the outdoors, stay safe, and celebrate such a landmark addition to Corpus Christi.
Juvenile dies after being struck by vehicle in parking lot
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A juvenile has died after being struck by a vehicle in a parking lot on Friday, according to a press release from the Corpus Christi Police Department. The incident occurred in the 1400 block of Horne Rd., where officers responded to a major crash involving a motor vehicle and a pedestrian. ...
Local pit master organizes BBQ fundraiser for Kerrville flood victims
Corpus Christi businesses unite behind BBQ fundraiser to support Kerrville flood victims with supplies
Sinton, Beeville students enjoy trip to Washington D.C.
Incoming seniors Madelynn McNabb from Sinton High School and Julie Jones from A.C. Jones High School recently returned from a week-long trip to Washington D.C. as part of the Government-in-Action Youth Tour. The girls entered and won San Patricio Electric Cooperative’s essay contest. More than 1,800 students from...
Shared-use path on new Harbor Bridge partially opens
It was a pleasant surprise for the first cyclist who pedaled over the new Harbor Bridge shared-use path on July 11. Jonathan Martin, a retired physician and cyclist from Corpus Christi, rode his bike over to where the path’s entrance ramp begins at Lake and Sam Rankin streets from Ocean Drive. Martin said he’d been...
Rockport Center for the Arts gala, festival draw strong crowds
The Rockport Center for the Arts celebrated a highly successful weekend on July 5-6, as its annual gala reached full capacity with 600 attendees, and the art festival drew enthusiastic crowds and record-breaking sales for participating artists. The sold-out gala offered an evening of elegance and community...
Despite heavy rains in Hill Country, Choke Canyon and Lake Corpus Christi levels continue...
Despite recent flooding rains in the Hill Country, water levels at Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake Corpus Christi continue to decline. As of July 10, Choke Canyon Reservoir had dropped to just 13.0% of its capacity, down from 13.2% on July 3. Lake Corpus Christi has also seen a decrease, falling from 21.6% to 21.2%...
