Witness to an execution: Liz Bruenig on the human cost of the death penalty
Editor’s note: This story contains descriptions of violence towards children and the process of an execution that some readers may find disturbing. In 2004, Alfred Bourgeois was convicted of torturing and murdering his toddler daughter at the Naval Air Station in Corpus Christi. According to the prosecution in the...
Texas Woman Apprehended For Smuggling Cocaine Into Federal Prison In Grant Parish
Another suspect has been apprehended for trying to smuggle contraband into Grant Parish’s Federal Prison. The Grant Parish Sheriff’s Office said that Brenda Vega, 36, of Nueces, Texas, was attempting to smuggle cocaine, marijuana, and THC vapes into the Federal Prison. Vegawas was arrested for possessing cocaine...
Corpus Christi police release updated report highlighting local drug crime
A newly updated crime report from the Corpus Christi Police Department outlines drug-related trends across the city.
Former Corpus Christi police officer convicted on charge of enticement of a minor
A U.S. district court has convicted a former Corpus Christi Police Department officer of coercing a 15-year-old girl to have sex with him . Daniel Abelardo Verduzco, 32, entered a plea of guilty on May 16 to one count of enticement of a minor, according to records from the U.S. District Court for the Southern...
New multi-million dollar hotel planned for Padre Island seawall
RGB Hospitality has plans for a roughly $35 million resort-like hotel that could be coming to Padre Island's seawall. Construction could potentially begin by the end of summer.
Corpus Christi school district to host hiring event for all positions
Corpus Christi Independent School District is hosting a hiring event on June 18 at W.B. Ray High School, offering on-site interviews for teaching, administrative and support positions.
U.S. Coast Guard aircraft makes emergency landing at Corpus Christi International Airport
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Tonight, the Corpus Christi International Airport's Public Information Officer Lacey Guzman has confirmed that the Coast Guard's HC144 "Ocean Sentry" had a malfunction during landing when the aircraft's landing gear locked. The plane, which had six people on board, landed safely with no issues...
Dam rumors don’t hold water
Online rumors suggest a crack and cover-up at Wesley Seale Dam, but city officials say the structure is sound and water releases are routine.
Fire crews quickly extinguished vacant house fire in Flour Bluff
Firefighters quickly contained a fire at a vacant home in Flour Bluff today. The house in the 200 block of Lakeside Drive had reportedly been empty for weeks.
Animal Care Services gets partial approval for multi-million dollar makeover
City council approves most of a multi-million dollar Animal Care Services makeover, delaying only the $821,000 parking lot portion for further cost analysis.
