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The City of Corpus Christi has secured $115 million in funding to support a range of community improvements.
Frustrated by a lack of progress, Gov. Greg Abbott threatened state action. Gina Hinojosa, his Democratic opponent, accused him of backing industry over people.
Julia was recently reported missing by her family and was last seen on Thursday, June 4th in the 1500 block of Lazy Lane.
Previously, local emergency responders were unable to initiate blood transfusions outside of a hospital setting.
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.
Firefighters arrived to find heavy flames coming from the home and quickly worked to extinguish the fire.
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).
On May 18, 2026, Harrel Elementary held a special flag ceremony honoring Nick M. Harrel and his family.
South Bay Park, on 5 acres along Oso Bay, has basketball, baseball, a shaded playground, a pavilion, a walking trail and picnic tables.
The crash occurred on U.S. 77 between TX 188 and U.S. 181.
The practicum course provides seniors with one semester of on-campus instruction followed by a second semester of on-site learning.
Without additional rain, the coastal city expects to impose mandatory water restrictions around December, new data shows.
As the region continues to face persistent drought, this tool serves as a critical resource for proactive conservation.
The victim did not come forward at that time to report the incident.
After Officers arrived, they located a crime scene, and it was determined that a male victim had been self-transported to a local hospital.
In March 2016, an 8-year-old child made an outcry of sexual abuse to a teacher at her school. Following her outcry, two additional victims came forward to report that they had also been subjected to chronic abuse by the same offender, Joe Suarez Jr.
On June 8, 2026 at 7: 24 pm Corpus Christi Police Officers were dispatched to the 4300 block of Valdez Dr. in reference to a physical altercation.
CCPD Gang Unit took Angel Hernandez (20) into custody for two active warrants for Murder and Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon.
The suspects were transported to the San Patricio County Jail, where they remained in custody as of Friday.
According to the Premont Police Department, officers responded to an incident within the city at approximately 1:30 a.m. on June 4.
Further investigation revealed that one of the individuals was a confirmed Tango Blast/Valluco gang member who was reportedly on probation at the time of the arrest.
On Friday evening, deputies located 77 year-old old Gabriel Rocha at his residence.
Authorities reminded residents to ensure vehicles are street legal and to follow all traffic laws to help keep roadways safe.
Preliminary investigation indicates a disturbance at an establishment occurred.
The involved parties are related and were known to each other. This is an active and ongoing investigation.
The lawsuit comes after a Galveston County family said their 13-year-old daughter was sexually assaulted by a person she interacted with on the platform.
Edward Busby was executed by lethal injection Thursday, reinforcing Texas’ position as the nation's leader in capital punishment.
The warrant charged Manuel Vega (17) of Premont, Texas with Sexual Assault of a Child under 14 and Possession with intent to Promote Child Pornography.
When Officers arrived they located a juvenile male with gunshot wounds and immediately began administering first aid until medics arrived.
The three-day operation targeted individuals attempting to solicit sex online.
During the operation, agents arrested 30-year-old Daniel Flores on charges related to the promotion and possession of child pornography.
South Texas law enforcement agents seized more than $227,000 in suspected cartel-linked cash during a traffic stop this week.
Officials said the cause and manner of death remain unknown at this time.
A longtime Coastal Bend tradition took center stage as Paulette Guajardo participated in the annual “Dunking of the Mayor” to kick off Buc Days festivities.
AG Ken Paxton has secured a verdict that Live Nation Entertainment Inc./Ticketmaster LLC are liable for monopolizing multiple markets in the ticketing and live entertainment industry.
There’s a certain kind of energy that rolls through a small town when someone who has seen the wider world comes back to share what they have learned. On Friday, that energy belonged to Pepe Serna.
