Get ready for Super Saturday as shoppers look for last-minute Christmas gifts
Record 159 million Americans plan last-minute Christmas shopping this Super Saturday, the highest turnout ever recorded for the final weekend.
Fulton Elementary students learn about raptors during birds of prey program
Students in the birding and junior naturalist classes at Fulton Elementary were fortunate to have received a visit from the Friends of the Brazoria Wildlife Refuges and their birds of prey program. Longtime friend Phil Huxford, along with falconers Will Lubrano and Marina Petrano, shared facts and adaptations common...
Business Spotlight: Arthur Barragan builds business with hometown pride
Rockport native Arthur Barragan is turning hometown pride into purpose through his locally-owned company called Brightview Exterior Cleaning, a business rooted in service quality and community commitment. Barragan, who grew up in Rockport, says building a business in his hometown was always the goal. After spending...
Twas the Coastal Bend Weekend before Christmas
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Community honors three veterans during unaccompanied burial at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Dozens of community members gathered Friday at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery to honor three veterans who were laid to rest without known family members present. The ceremony recognized Army veteran Mark Lee Moore and Navy veterans John C. Bowers and David Alan Dunn,...
Marine surprises family with emotional homecoming at HEB Feast of Sharing
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — With a little help from HEB and Santa, one Corpus Christi family received the holiday gift they had been wishing for. During HEB's annual Feast of Sharing event, Marine David Vera made a surprise appearance on stage, reuniting with his family for the first time in months. The emotional moment...
Odem Police Department’s future uncertain
ODEM, Texas — The future of the Odem Police Department is once again under discussion after city council held a special meeting earlier this week. Nearly two years after it was disbanded, the city council raised the possibility of bringing the department back,. Driving on U.S. 77 through Odem,...
Corpus Christi, TX: Friday Temps 72–76, Warmer Weekend Ahead
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Corpus Christi, Texas — Near-normal temperatures are expected across the Coastal Bend on Friday, with afternoon highs climbing into the mid-70s as a warming trend begins heading into the weekend. According...
Halo Flight breaks ground on new headquarters aimed at saving more lives
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Halo Flight, the nonprofit air medical transport service that has served South Texas for nearly four decades, broke ground this week on a new headquarters leaders say will strengthen its ability to save lives across the region. The new facility, located on FM 665, is...
Mother Teresa Shelter hosts winter outreach event
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Mother Teresa Shelter hosted a winter outreach event this week, bringing together local agencies to provide food, blankets and resources to people in need. Daniel Ramirez, outreach homeless manager at the shelter, said the event helps connect the homeless community with services while...

















