Nueces County leaders weigh possible property tax rate hike
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County leaders spent Tuesday reviewing next year’s budget — and a possible property tax rate increase is still on the table. Officials say raising the rate would be a last resort, used only if deep cuts cannot cover growing costs. For now, they are combing through each department’s...
Spirit and Tradition Department hosts first ever Color Run at TAMUCC
Participants all received a white, Islanders shirt and while they sprinted, members with the Spirit and Tradition Department drenched them in blue and green
Driver crashes into West Oso ISD school bus following medical episode
West Oso students are reported safe after a driver having a medical emergency crashed into their school bus Thursday morning.
Six months later Sinton continues its recovery from the Welder Fire
SINTON, Texas — Six months ago, what has come to be known as the Welder Fire devastated the town of Sinton, Texas. In a matter of minutes, multiple homes were gone to the inferno, clustered along Hamilton street as flames jumped the railroad track among those who lost their home, a single mother of three named...
Berclair Mansion to host haunting event
The Berclair Mansion, a sprawling 22-room estate that has stood for nearly a century, will become the setting for a night of ghost stories and paranormal exploration on Saturday, Oct. 25. The Beeville Art Association, South Texas Haunts and Corpus Christi Spook Central are partnering to host the event, which...
Possum power surge costs monument business owner $12,000 in damages
Monument business owner seeks AEP reimbursement after possum caused power surge that damaged $12,000 worth of equipment. Tree trimming delayed.
Rare endangered animal brings $64M construction on Texas coast to a standstill
Several manatee sightings have been recorded of them swimming in Texas waters this year.
Corpus Christi 20 year old builds thriving thrift shop from childhood bedroom
With $1 bids, constant sales, and cash-or-credit clothing swaps, Amanda Garza’s shop proves style doesn’t have to cost much, giving Corpus Christi shoppers trendy looks at budget friendly prices.
Manatee sighting and other unusual sea creatures that turn up on the Texas coast
The Portugese man-of-war, "flying spaghetti monster" and an "alien like" sea star are among the creatures to be seen off the Texas coast.
Remembering 80 years: USS Lexington hosts end of WWII commemoration
Two special showings, marking the 80-year anniversary of WWII, were screened at Lexington's mega theater.
