Padre Island neighbor highlights accessibility issues at Commodores construction
A Padre Island resident who uses an electric wheelchair expresses safety concerns due to missing ADA-compliant ramps on sidewalks at the Commodores Drive Bridge construction site.
Corpus Christi leaders gather to address truancy
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi leaders are joining forces to address chronic student absenteeism, framing it as a broader community issue rather than solely a school concern. The Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) has launched a new initiative that brings together city officials, law...
Motorcycle accident on Weber and McArdle leaves one in critical condition
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A motorcycle accident on Weber and McArdle Rd. has left one person in critical condition. Corpus Christi Police Department Senior Officer Antonio Contreras has confirmed that a patient was transported to a local hospital in critical condition after an accident at the busy intersection on the...
Enrique Lopez pleads not guilty to first-degree felony charge of injury to a child...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A man accused of killing his girlfriend’s 3-year-old son has pleaded not guilty to a first-degree felony charge of injury to a child causing serious bodily injury. Enrique Lopez is accused in the February death of Augustine Valencia V at the Veranda Apartments in...
K-9 ‘Thor’ and Nueces County Constable deputies join recovery effort in Kerr County
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A team from right here in Nueces County has joined the front lines of that heartbreaking search in Kerr County. Two deputies - one from the Constables Precinct 3 office and another from precinct 5 and his K-9 partner - are now part of that grueling effort.
Dirt, cotton… and now water? Massive desal plant sprouts in Driscoll
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A cotton field in Nueces County may soon be known less for lint and more for liquid. The South Texas Water Authority just broke ground on a new desalination plant along Business 77 and FM 665. One designed to turn brackish groundwater into clean, drinkable water.
Nueces County Chief Medical Examiner resigns
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Rajesh Kannan will resign his position effective July 17. He has held the position since after Dr. Timothy Fagen resigned in August 2023; first as interim ME and then as Fagen's permanent replacement. Nueces County Pct. 4 commissioner Brent...
Sergeant from Burleson PD Shines with Silver at Texas Police Games Motorcycle Rodeo in...
The City of Corpus Christi was abuzz with the energy of law enforcement officers as they showcased their motorcycle handling skills at the annual Texas Police Games this June. Over 1,200 competitors from across the Lone Star State competed in various events, with the Motorcycle Rodeo being a highlight. The Burleson...
Woman in critical condition after July 4 shooting on Gulf Beach Road
A woman in her 30s is in critical but stable condition after being shot on Gulf Beach Road on July 4. Police are seeking help from the public.
Flour Bluff resident concerned about city drainage project flooding
A Flour Bluff resident is concerned that a city drainage project on Caribbean Drive will divert water to her property during storms, flooding her property.
