Good morning, Coastal Bend, and happy Wednesday! Sunrise Neighborhood News Reporter Makaylah Chavez here, helping you start your day informed and in the loop. On Capitol Hill, former FBI Director James Comey is back in the spotlight as a federal judge blasts the Justice Department for “profound investigative missteps” ahead of his next hearing.
Lawmakers in Washington are also set to dig into the Trump administration’s ICE operations, following a string of arrests and lawsuits over use of force and detention conditions nationwide. And later today, the Federal Reserve will release minutes from its latest meeting — offering a clearer look at what could drive the next interest rate decision.
Back here at home, Corpus Christi City Council is weighing changes to speed limits along South Staples after more than 150 crashes in just two years. The city is also pushing forward on major water infrastructure, including applications for multimillion-dollar grants tied to the Nueces River wells and the Mary Rhodes Pipeline…