Featured
TAMUK Student Awarded Study Abroad Grant
Education
TAMUK Student Awarded Study Abroad Grant
Education

Established in 2001, the Study Abroad Grant Program is part of the society’s robust portfolio of award and grant programs, which currently gives more than $1 million each year to outstanding students.

Read More →
Education
Swat Standoff
Nueces Crime Blotter
Swat Standoff
Nueces Crime Blotter

A perimeter was set, and SWAT, HNT, and the Drone Unit were called to the scene.

Read More →
Nueces Crime Blotter
Missing Elderly Female
Local
Missing Elderly Female
Local

UPDATE: June 5, 2025, 8:54 pm, Aurora has been located and is reunited with family.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating an elderly female missing from the area.

Read More →
Local
Former Texas State Trooper in Kingsville Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse
Former Texas State Trooper in Kingsville Convicted of Child Sexual Abuse

The victim, now 18 years old, bravely described to the Court the numerous acts of child abuse committed by Andrew Smith when she was under the age of 14.

Read More →
Nueces County Constable Pct. 3 Responds to Vehicle Fire on CR 12
Local
Nueces County Constable Pct. 3 Responds to Vehicle Fire on CR 12
Local

Upon arrival, first responders discovered an unoccupied vehicle fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the blaze.

Read More →
Local
Fire Incident at Texas A&M University Kingsville Memorial Student Union Building
Local
Fire Incident at Texas A&M University Kingsville Memorial Student Union Building
Local

On Sunday, May 25, 2025, a fire occurred at Texas A&M University Kingsville Memorial Student Union Building, resulting in smoke damage to the west wing.

Read More →
Local
Texas Bill to Overhaul STAAR Testing
Education
Texas Bill to Overhaul STAAR Testing
Education

House Bill 4 would make the test shorter and base scores on how students’ performance compares to national averages.

Read More →
Education
Emergency Responders Respond to Multiple Accidents
Emergency Responders Respond to Multiple Accidents

High winds overturned approximately five tractor trailers along US Highway 77 between Driscoll and Bishop, while several smaller vehicle crashes occurred in the same area.

Read More →
Bishop ISD Cancels Classes Following High Wind Damages
Local
Bishop ISD Cancels Classes Following High Wind Damages
Local

Emergency Services responded to at least 12 calls in Bishop as widespread showers and thunderstorms swept through South Texas.

Read More →
Local

May 25, 2025 - On Sunday, a fire occurred at Texas A&M University Kingsville Memorial Student Union Building, resulting in smoke damage to the west wing.

May 9, 2025 - A powerful storm ripped through Bishop, Texas, causing widespread damage overnight.

May 23, 2025 - Del Mar College’s new Freedom to Dream Tuition Waiver Pilot Program is a “game changer” for in-district residents who qualify and are accepted to begin courses this fall.

Apr 23, 2025 - While the showcase is a competition at the end of the day, ag teachers look forward to the annual event so that their students can look for inspiration and perhaps learn a thing or two from other builds.

Featured
Corpus Christi City Council Will Hear Zoning Requests on July 15
Local
Corpus Christi City Council Will Hear Zoning Requests on July 15
Local

The postponement is intended to provide the Port with additional time to engage with stakeholders and further evaluate the potential impacts on nearby neighborhoods.

Read More →
Local
Corpus Christi to Seek FEMA Grant to Staff Fire Department
Local
Corpus Christi to Seek FEMA Grant to Staff Fire Department
Local

To reach this goal for all 22 units, the city of Corpus Christi needs to add 86 more firefighters, bringing the total to 541.

Read More →
Local
New Study Could Determine City’s Needs for Housing
Local
New Study Could Determine City’s Needs for Housing
Local

The proposed housing study is an initiative to guide the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation towards more informed and effective housing solutions.

Read More →
Local
Falfurrias PD Establishes New Interlocal Agreement
Local
Falfurrias PD Establishes New Interlocal Agreement
Local

This collaboration will form a dedicated task force that will focus on combatting illegal activities, with emphasis on human smuggling and the sale and distribution of narcotics in the region.

Read More →
Local
Housing Authority Executive Staff Compensation - City Statement
Local
Housing Authority Executive Staff Compensation - City Statement
Local

The City of Corpus Christi also does not provide funding to the Corpus Christi Housing Authority.

Read More →
Local
New Fire Station #3 Replaces Station Built in 1954
Local
New Fire Station #3 Replaces Station Built in 1954
Local

The Corpus Christi Fire Department held a hose uncoupling ceremony to commemorate the completion of Fire Station #3.

Read More →
Local
Staples and McArdle Road Traffic Signal Improvements
Traffic
Staples and McArdle Road Traffic Signal Improvements
Traffic

The city will temporarily close the northwest corner of Staples Street and McArdle Road on Wednesday, June 11.

Read More →
Traffic
Corpus Christi City Council Approve Items to Support First Responders
Local
Corpus Christi City Council Approve Items to Support First Responders
Local

The funding for these systems comes from the Fleet Equipment Replacement Fund, the General Fund, and the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund, amounting to $350,745.

Read More →
Local
Missing Female Last Seen in Corpus Christi
Local
Missing Female Last Seen in Corpus Christi
Local

Melinda Martinez, age 58, was last seen in December 2024. Melinda suffers from early stages of dementia.

Read More →
Local
Missing Elderly Female
Local
Missing Elderly Female
Local

UPDATE: June 5, 2025, 8:54 pm, Aurora has been located and is reunited with family.

The Corpus Christi Police Department is requesting your assistance in locating an elderly female missing from the area.

Read More →
Local
Featured
Corpus Christi IceRays Announce 2025-26 Schedule
Texas Sports
Corpus Christi IceRays Announce 2025-26 Schedule
Texas Sports

Since 2004, the IceRays have hosted games at the American Bank Center Arena.

Read More →
Texas Sports
Texas Colleges Can Pay Their Athletes
Texas Sports
Texas Colleges Can Pay Their Athletes
Texas Sports

House Bill 126, which allows student athletes to receive a slice of the billions Texas colleges generate in revenue from their teams, now awaits the governor’s signature.

Read More →
Texas Sports
COASTAL BENDS HOCKEY TEAM NOW LED BY INDUSTRY VETERANS
Texas Sports
COASTAL BENDS HOCKEY TEAM NOW LED BY INDUSTRY VETERANS
Texas Sports

The Corpus Christi IceRays of the North American Hockey League announced that the team has added hockey and sports & entertainment industry veterans Steve Donner and George Manias as new Managing Partners to the club.

Read More →
Texas Sports
SGA Freshman Jaanus Cantu Qualifies for State Golf Tournament
High School Sports
SGA Freshman Jaanus Cantu Qualifies for State Golf Tournament
High School Sports

SGA freshman golfer Jaanus Cantu, has qualified for the State Golf Tournament, marking an impressive milestone in his young athletic career.

Read More →
High School Sports
H.M. King Winter Percussion
Band
H.M. King Winter Percussion
Band

Early this month, the Winter Percussion Ensemble competed at the Texas Educational Colorguard Association State Championships in San Antonio and earned 2nd place in the Scholastic Concert division.

Read More →
Band
Brahma Golf Qualifies for State Tournament for Fifth Consecutive Year
High School Sports
Brahma Golf Qualifies for State Tournament for Fifth Consecutive Year
High School Sports

Brahma Golf proudly continues its tradition of excellence as the program qualifies for the state tournament for the fifth consecutive year.

Read More →
High School Sports
Santa Gertrudis JV Tennis Team Places 2nd at Orange Grove Meet
High School Sports
Santa Gertrudis JV Tennis Team Places 2nd at Orange Grove Meet
High School Sports

The Santa Gertrudis High School Junior Varsity tennis team delivered a strong performance at the Orange Grove Invitational on Friday, April 11, 2025, earning a second-place overall finish.

Read More →
High School Sports
Texas House Gives First Approval to Bill That Would Allow Universities to Pay Student Athletes
Texas Sports
Texas House Gives First Approval to Bill That Would Allow Universities to Pay Student Athletes
Texas Sports

Already able to collect from private entities, athletes for the first time would be able to receive direct payments from universities under the proposal.

Read More →
Texas Sports
TAMUCC Names Toyelle Wilson as Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Islander Sports
TAMUCC Names Toyelle Wilson as Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Islander Sports

Wilson assumes her role immediately and will be formally introduced to the community at a formal press conference to be held on Tuesday, April 15th.

Read More →
Islander Sports
Texas AG Announces Investigation into USA Fencing for Violating State Law
Texas Sports
Texas AG Announces Investigation into USA Fencing for Violating State Law
Texas Sports

The investigation will uncover documents related to USA Fencing potentially engaging in false, deceptive, and misleading acts and practices.

Read More →
Texas Sports
Education
TAMUK Student Awarded Study Abroad Grant
Education
TAMUK Student Awarded Study Abroad Grant
Education

Established in 2001, the Study Abroad Grant Program is part of the society’s robust portfolio of award and grant programs, which currently gives more than $1 million each year to outstanding students.

Read More →
Education
Undocumented Students Challenge Loss of In-State Tuition
Education
Undocumented Students Challenge Loss of In-State Tuition
Education

A group of undocumented students on Wednesday asked a judge to let them intervene in a case that revoked their access to in-state tuition, the first step in their ultimate goal of overturning the ruling.

Read More →
Education
Texas Gov. Signs $8.5 Billion for Public Education into Law
Education
Texas Gov. Signs $8.5 Billion for Public Education into Law
Education

The spending package will give schools more money for staff pay raises, operational expenses, special education and more.

Read More →
Education
Texas Agrees to End In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
Education
Texas Agrees to End In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
Education

Almost 20,000 undocumented college students in Texas will likely lose in-state tuition after this sudden policy reversal.

Read More →
Education
Bill for STAAR Test Dies in Texas Legislature
Education
Bill for STAAR Test Dies in Texas Legislature
Education

The state standardized test has long been criticized for taking instructional time away from teachers and putting unnecessary pressure on students.

Read More →
Education
TAMUK Professor Wins First Teaching Award for RELLIS Campus
Education
TAMUK Professor Wins First Teaching Award for RELLIS Campus
Education

The honor recognizes a faculty member who embodies the RELLIS core values of Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Integrity and Selfless Service.

Read More →
Education
Texas News
General Mills Agrees to Remove Toxic Artificial Dyes
State
General Mills Agrees to Remove Toxic Artificial Dyes
State

General Mills, Inc. has agreed to remove artificial dyes from its products following an investigation by Attorney General Paxton into the company for deceptively marketing its cereals that contain petroleum-based food colorings.

Read More →
State
Texas Secures Final Victory Over Forcing Radical “Gender Identity” Ideology on Foster Care
State
Texas Secures Final Victory Over Forcing Radical “Gender Identity” Ideology on Foster Care
State

In September 2024, Attorney General Paxton sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Read More →
State
Texas Made Sweeping Changes to Bail and Parole
State
Texas Made Sweeping Changes to Bail and Parole
State

Texas lawmakers approved a sweeping package to overhaul the state’s bail system, a longtime priority of Gov. Greg Abbott’s.

Read More →
State
As Americans Celebrates Flag Day, Protesters March Against Immigration Enforcement
State
As Americans Celebrates Flag Day, Protesters March Against Immigration Enforcement
State

Demonstrations for immigration enforcement in McAllen, Midland, Odessa, Austin and elsewhere in Texas were largely peaceful, as some protests went well into the night.

Read More →
State
Texas DPS Makes Arrest After Warning State Lawmakers of “Credible Threats”
State
Texas DPS Makes Arrest After Warning State Lawmakers of “Credible Threats”
State

Texas DPS says it has arrested one person hours after two Democratic Minnesota legislators and their spouses were shot early Saturday morning.

Read More →
State
“No Kings” Protests Across Texas
State
“No Kings” Protests Across Texas
State

Photographers in eight Texas cities covered Saturday’s “No Kings” protests. Here is some of their work.

Read More →
State
Featured
Orchestra Program for High School String Players
May 22
Richardson Performance Hall
Orchestra Program for High School String Players
Richardson Performance Hall

The Del Mar College Music Department invites high school-age string players––including violin, viola, cello and bass––to play during the DMC Chamber Orchestra’s annual summer concert scheduled for Friday, June 27.

Richardson Performance Hall
Corpus Christi Aquatic Summer Schedule 2025
May 23
Bill Witt Aquatic Center
Corpus Christi Aquatic Summer Schedule 2025
Bill Witt Aquatic Center

This is the first outdoor aquatic facility built in Corpus Christi in over 50 years.

Bill Witt Aquatic Center
Brookshire Pool Hours 2025
May 23
Brookshire Pool
Brookshire Pool Hours 2025
Brookshire Pool

Brookshire pool now opens for 2025 season.

Brookshire Pool
Bishop Summer Lunch Program
May 26
Luehrs Cafetorium
Bishop Summer Lunch Program
Luehrs Cafetorium

Bishop ISD will hold their annual Summer Breakfast and Lunch Program.

Luehrs Cafetorium
Corpus Christi’s Splash Pads
May 30
Splash Pads
Corpus Christi’s Splash Pads
Splash Pads

Hours of operation have been adjusted due to current water restrictions.

Splash Pads
Military
Blue Angels Practice Run in Corpus Christi
Military
Blue Angels Practice Run in Corpus Christi
Military

The Blue Angels put in a hard day of practice yesterday and today for tomorrow's Wings Over South Texas Air Show at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi.

Read More →
Military
U.S. Declares Military Zone Around El Paso
Military
U.S. Declares Military Zone Around El Paso
Military

It’s the second military zone the Trump administration has created at the border, following one on the New Mexico-Mexico border, where a group of migrants were arrested on Monday.

Read More →
Military
Corpus Christi Receives Coast Guard City Designation
Military
Corpus Christi Receives Coast Guard City Designation
Military

Since the Coast Guard's full operational establishment in Corpus Christi, a strong bond of collaboration and cooperation has flourished between the community and the service for over four decades.

Read More →
Military
NAS-CC Volunteers Assist in Easter Egg Hunt
Military
NAS-CC Volunteers Assist in Easter Egg Hunt
Military

The volunteer opportunity provided the Sailors to give back to their community and to provide support and resources to established programs.

Read More →
Military
Hometown Military Heroes in Action
Military
Hometown Military Heroes in Action
Military

Cpl. Oscar Rivera from Corpus Christi, use the Light Marine Air Defense Integrated System during a straits transit exercise.

Read More →
Military
Naval Air Station Kingsville Honors Kevin Clarke for a Decade of Service
Military
Naval Air Station Kingsville Honors Kevin Clarke for a Decade of Service
Military

NASK recognized Kevin Clarke for his ten years of dedicated service as he retires from his role as a federal employee.

Read More →
Military
Crime Blotter
Body Recovered at Rockport Harbor
Crime Blotter
Body Recovered at Rockport Harbor
Crime Blotter

This is an active and ongoing investigation.

Read More →
Crime Blotter
Stolen Tractor Recovered by Precinct 5 Constable’s Office
Nueces Crime Blotter
Stolen Tractor Recovered by Precinct 5 Constable’s Office
Nueces Crime Blotter

The equipment had been reported stolen from a job site in Corpus Christi.

Read More →
Nueces Crime Blotter
Attempt to Locate
Crime Blotter
Attempt to Locate
Crime Blotter

Corpus currently has an active warrant of arrest for Theft (State Jail Felony).

Read More →
Crime Blotter
Fugitive Unit Rounds Up More than Forty Criminals
Crime Blotter
Fugitive Unit Rounds Up More than Forty Criminals
Crime Blotter

The Fugitive Apprehension Unit includes investigators, criminal analysts, administrative assistants, and a command staff.

Read More →
Crime Blotter
Suspects Arrested in Connection with Homicide in Jim Wells County
Crime Blotter
Suspects Arrested in Connection with Homicide in Jim Wells County
Crime Blotter

Sheriff Joseph “Guy” Baker announced today the arrest of two individuals in connection with the homicide that occurred on June 2, 2025.

Read More →
Crime Blotter
Nueces County Sheriff’s Office Releases June 2025 Top 10 Most Wanted List
Nueces Crime Blotter
Nueces County Sheriff’s Office Releases June 2025 Top 10 Most Wanted List
Nueces Crime Blotter

Members of the public are urged to review the list and report any information that could help locate these individuals.

Read More →
Nueces Crime Blotter
Health
Pandemic-Era Funding Cuts $119 Million for Texas Health Departments
Health
Pandemic-Era Funding Cuts $119 Million for Texas Health Departments
Health

With the state’s regular biennial legislative session ending less than two weeks ago, the Texas Department of State Health Services has lost its opportunity to ask the state for more money.

Read More →
Health
Texas Wants to Stop Allowing Federal Benefits to be Spent on Unhealthy Foods
Health
Texas Wants to Stop Allowing Federal Benefits to be Spent on Unhealthy Foods
Health

Texas’ governor joins other Republican governors making similar requests to ban purchases of candy and soda through the SNAP program.

Read More →
Health
Texas Takes Action Against General Mills
Health
Texas Takes Action Against General Mills
Health

Attorney General Ken Paxton has sent General Mills, Inc. a Civil Investigative Demand as part of a new investigation into the food company for illegal misrepresentations of its food products as “healthy.”

Read More →
Health
Older Texans Month
Health
Older Texans Month
Health

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is observing Older Texans Month in May by promoting resources available to help people live well as they age.

Read More →
Health
Fired State Employees Breached the Personal data of 33,529 More Texans
Health
Fired State Employees Breached the Personal data of 33,529 More Texans
Health

So far, nine Texas Health and Human Services Commission employees have been fired for improperly accessing Texans’ data.

Read More →
Health
Mental Health Awareness Month
Health
Mental Health Awareness Month
Health

The Mental Health Awareness Webinar Series is free and open to the public, covering several topics from suicide risk to youth mental wellness.

Read More →
Health
National
Texas Congressmembers Named on Alleged Minnesota Assassin’s List
National
Texas Congressmembers Named on Alleged Minnesota Assassin’s List
National

Reps. Veronica Escobar and Joaquin Castro were among the 45 elected officials placed on a hit list by a man accused of killing a former Minnesota House speaker and her husband.

Read More →
National
DHS to Begin Screening Aliens’ Social Media Activity for Antisemitism
National
DHS to Begin Screening Aliens’ Social Media Activity for Antisemitism
National

Under this guidance, USCIS will consider social media content that indicates an alien endorsing, espousing, promoting, or supporting antisemitic terrorism.

Read More →
National
CIA Director John Ratcliffe Defends Group Chat
National
CIA Director John Ratcliffe Defends Group Chat
National

CIA Director John Ratcliffe, a former Texas congressman, confirmed on Tuesday that he was in a group chat about the military’s plan to bomb Yemen that included a journalist.

Read More →
National
Rep. Al Green Disrupts Trump Speech and is Escorted Out
National
Rep. Al Green Disrupts Trump Speech and is Escorted Out
National

The Texas Democrat who has a history of attention-getting acts repeatedly shouted, “no mandate to cut Medicaid.”

Read More →
National
Gaza Ceasefire Brings Relief to Texans
National
Gaza Ceasefire Brings Relief to Texans
National

Israeli and Palestinian supporters in Texas welcome the tenuous halt to the war.

Read More →
National
More Than 100 Texans Among Those Pardoned for January 6 Protest
National
More Than 100 Texans Among Those Pardoned for January 6 Protest
National

A Texan was the first to breach the Capitol and many others joined the protest.

Read More →
National