‘Dry July’ movement grows in C.C. as alternative to alcohol-focused celebrations
Local mixologist creates alcohol-free options as TXDOT reports 43% increase in deadly drunk driving accidents during July 4 holiday
Traditions continue for Morningside residents in their annual Fourth of July parade
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Morningside residents celebrate Independence Day in their best patriotic outfits and flags. The parade has become a beloved tradition for the neighborhood for the past 24 years. Gene Kasprzyk, a community member, said this event started back up after a hiatus due to covid to...
Corpus Christi Roadrunners kickoff Independence Day with its annual 4 For the Fourth race
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Roadrunners started Independence Day with a bang!. It was a beautiful morning along Corpus Christi’s beautiful bayfront with some humidity, but it didn’t stop roadrunners from finishing the Four for the Fourth 4-mile run. An event for all ages, they ran...
Padre Island Yacht Club celebrates the Fourth of July with annual boat parade
The Padre Island Yacht Club's Fourth of July parade brought neighbors together as decorated boats cruised through the island's canals. Students from Seashore Middle Academy judged the parade boats.
Hundreds celebrate Independence Day with 4-mile run at Cole Park
The Corpus Christi Roadrunners hosted the event, which attracted 350 participants.
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.
Fireworks spark grass fire near Padre Island Yacht Club
"In true Fourth of July tradition" Nueces County ESD 2 says fireworks are to blame for a grass fire -- again.
Man drowns on Mustang Island
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Police Department officials confirmed that a man in his 50s died today following an apparent drowning incident on Mustang Island. Officers were dispatched to the 11000 block of Gulf Beach at approximately 3:07 p.m. on Friday. By the time authorities arrived, the man had already...
CCFD to assist with disaster relief efforts in Central Texas
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Fire Department (CCFD) has deployed resources to assist with severe weather and flooding response efforts across Central Texas. According to Assistant Chief Tony Perez, CCFD has sent members of its Incident Management Team along with the department’s AMBUS — a specialized...
His family died in a Texas flood. On July 4th, he walked into another
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — In the Hill Country, heavy rains have turned roads into rivers, destroyed homes and left entire communities cut off. Emergency crews are working nonstop, using boats and helicopters to reach people still trapped by the flood. Among those helping is Jonathon McComb from Corpus Christi....
