Animal Rescue Kleberg received a $1,500 donation from Sparklight after a community campaign that turned new mobile service activations into support for shelter pets and local spay-neuter programs.

In a statement posted to social media in May, Barrera addressed the January incident, saying he took "full responsibility" for his actions and voluntarily entered a rehabilitation program.

Cooperation between local, county, and federal emergency responders helped contain a residential fire and save multiple pets Wednesday at a home in the 2200 block of Sussex Drive.

These measures will only go into effect if and when the City officially declares a Level One Water Emergency, which is currently projected for December 2026.

The City Council rejected the treatment plant last year over cost and environmental concerns, but plans resurfaced as the city’s water woes continued.

The almost billion-dollar plant, praised as a drought-resistant option, wouldn’t provide water until 2029. Opponents cite cost and environmental concerns.

With one main reservoir almost at capacity, the city may be on pace to delay an emergency declaration from December to early 2027.

The city is looking into emergency conservation measures as most options for additional water have been tapped or are years from completion.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for assistance in locating missing person, Xavier Narvaiz (49).