Discussion on the naming rights of the A.B.C. to be discussed in open forum
According to Tuesday's city council agenda, City Council members Carolyn Vaughn, Eric Cantu, and Sylvia Campos have asked that the issue be placed in the June 10 city council agenda.
Nueces County opens cooling centers as temperatures soar
Nueces County is opening cooling centers amid soaring temperatures this week. Beginning today, June 9, through Friday, June 13, cooling centers will be available.
Corpus Christi ISD approves 2025-26 budget with teacher raises
The Corpus Christi Independent School District approved the budget for the 2025-26 school year, including teacher raises, on June 9. The Corpus Christi ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously in favor of raises for teachers and staff in line with the requirements of new state legislation . Teachers, registered nurses...
CCPD: No foul play suspected in death of 69-year-old man struck by car
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — UPDATE #2:. Police said no foul play is suspected after an accident left one man dead last Sunday night. The Corpus Christi Police Department said the pedestrian was 69 years old. Update 10:50 p.m. Corpus Christi Police Department Lieutenant Michael Pena confirmed that the man...
Coastal Bend Food Bank joins statewide call to protect SNAP benefits
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coastal Bend Food Bank joined a statewide push to protect food assistance for Texans who need it. Along with 250 organizations, they're calling on congress to reject proposed $300 billion cuts to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Coastal Bend Food Bank Director Bea Hanson...
Bishop Police Department offers free vacation watch program
The Bishop Police Department (BPD) offers a vacation watch program where they will periodically check your home while you are away. To request an officer to check on your home while you are away to ensure it is secure, call the department from Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at (361) 584-2443 and dial #2 to speak with...
Port of Corpus Christi Wraps Up $625 Million Channel Expansion
The Port of Corpus Christi has finished a major expansion of its ship channel, wrapping up an eight-year, $625 million project that will allow larger ships to move goods in and out more efficiently. Federal, state, and local leaders gathered at the port on June 2 to celebrate the milestone....
Man arrested after Corpus Christi SWAT standoff in Western Drive disturbance
LUBBOCK, Texas - A 63-year-old man was arrested following a standoff involving SWAT, Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT), and the Drone Unit on Western Drive, according to a press release from the Corpus Christi Police Department. The incident began as a disturbance call between a male and a female. Officers arrived at...
Sea turtle release happening Sunday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas Sealife Center (TSE) is holding its second public sea turtle release this weekend. TSE said this is a free event where you can join the organization to witness a couple of green sea turtles ready and eager to return home. It will take...
Corpus Christi emphasizes mosquito control as summer temperatures rise
Summer's here and so are the mosquitoes! Corpus Christi Vectrol Control is treating 27 zones weekly to keep you safe.
