City Council approves Funding for dual-branded Marriott Resort on Padre Island
After nearly 50 years without new Seawall hotels, the city council approved a $2M Type B investment for a $34M Marriott project to boost tourism and events.
Rockport native brings big-city skincare home
When COVID-19 sent many people back to their hometowns, Rockport native Carissa Horalek saw it as an opportunity to reconnect with her roots and build something new. A third-generation Rockporter, Horalek grew up here before moving to Austin, where she built a career in medical and holistic aesthetics. However, after...
Gas leak in Portland forces evacuation and raises questions
A gas leak at a well site in Sunset Lake Park led to a mandatory evacuation of nearby residents this past Friday night.
Two people killed in fatal head-on crash on Old Brownsville Rd
A dump truck was headed north on Old Brownsville when an SUV, headed in the opposite direction, skidded on the wet road and crashed head-on into the dump truck.
Floating ‘cotton candy’? Giant jellyfish spotted in Texas waters
HOUSTON — Beachgoers are spotting a rare and massive jellyfish along the Texas coast this week, and it’s turning heads for both its size and its striking appearance. The species, nicknamed the “pink meanie,” can weigh more than 50 pounds and stretch tentacles up to 70 feet long. In the water, they resemble floating...
Odem Elementary School staff aims high
The new school year has officially launched at Odem Elementary School, and this year’s theme–Defying Gravity–is setting the tone for students and staff to aim high and reach new heights. The excitement began with our annual Chalk the Walk event, where families, teachers and community members decorated the sidewalks...
Taft High School Senior named 2025 Student Hero Award Recipient
This program recognizes one student from each of the 15 State Board of Education districts in Texas public schools.
New architect pathway keeps Coastal Bend students closer to home
Del Mar and TAMUCC’s joint program keeps students local for all five years, offering affordable pathways to licensure while expanding careers in architecture, design, and leadership.
Cole Park Skate Park closes through the week for concrete repairs
Cole Park Skate Park in Corpus Christi closes Sept 22-26 for concrete repairs. Other park amenities remain open during construction work.
Gas leak leads to evacuations in southwestern parts of Portland
The evacuation order related to the September 19 natural gas well site has been lifted. A voluntary evacuation notice near Sunset Park remains in effect until Sunday.

















