Texas A&M University-Kingsville has decided to make the SAT and ACT optional for admission in the spring, summer and fall of 2021.
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Temporary Pause Of Reopening Phases
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today announced that the State of Texas will pause any further phases to open Texas as the state responds to the recent increase in positive COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
AG Paxton - Obamacare Unlawful
AUSTIN – Attorney General Paxton today filed a brief asking the United States Supreme Court to declare Obamacare unlawful in its entirety.
NBA 2K20 E-Sport Tournament
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department invites you to play in its NBA 2K20 Online Tournament. Anyone on the Xbox One platform is eligible to participate in this tournament.
Nueces County ESD #3’s in-house conversion adds new role to excess military truck
Nueces County ESD #3 converted an excess military truck thanks the Department of Defense Firefighter Property Program and a grant for a slip-on unit through the Rural Volunteer Fire Department Assistance Program, both administered by Texas A&M Forest Service.
Over 50 Employees Positive with or Exposed to COVID-19
The City of Corpus Christi has had multiple employees who have tested positive or have been exposed to COVID-19 recently. COVID-19 has been rapidly increasing throughout Texas, the Coastal Bend, and Nueces County.
Hospitals Across Texas are Using pen pal Programs to Help Residents
AUSTIN – State supported living centers and state hospitals across Texas are using pen pal programs to help their residents and patients stay connected with their communities during the pandemic.
TAMUK - Wildfires and Drought Study
TAMUK - Dr. Weimin Xi, associate professor and senior ecologist in the biological and health sciences department, is working on two studies that he hopes will help better understand wildfires and how people can prevent the devastation associated with them.
Postponed - Corpus Christi 4th of July Big Bang Celebration
Corpus Christi - The 4th of July Big Bang Celebration's firework show will take place Saturday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m. along the City's bayfront.
Wear A Mask On And Off The Field
Dallas Cowboys Linebacker Jaylon Smith released a new PSA entitled “Wear a mask on and off the field”.
Wastewater Charges on June Utility Bill
Corpus Christi - Only residential customers will see Wastewater Winter Quarter Averaging on their utility bills starting in June; commercial customers will not experience changes in billing.
Texans may not claim disability based on fears of contracting COVID-19
Attorney General Ken Paxton issued another guidance letter to Texas county judges and election officials, warning that Texans may not claim disability based on fears of contracting COVID-19 to obtain a mail-in ballot.
Nolan Ryan Release New COVID-19 PSA: "Don't Be A Knucklehead"
"Don't Be A Knucklehead." Nolan Ryan encourages all Texans to follow effective health and safety protocols like washing their hands, social distancing, and wearing a mask.
Preliminary Charter Recommendations
The Corpus Christi City Council appointed ad hoc committee who met over 10 months resulting in recommendations for six proposed charter propositions and four additional items suited for Council policy or budget action.
Kingsville H‑E‑B employee positive for COVID-19
A Partner who was confirmed positive for COVID-19 was last in the store on June 3, 2020. All directly affected Partners at the location have been notified and the store has been deep cleaned and sanitized multiple times since then and we continue to enforce proper social distancing practices.
Corpus Christi to Open Cooling Centers
The City of Corpus Christi will open six locations as temporary cooling centers in anticipation of extremely high temperatures.
Shots fired in the area of Caesar and 7th - Kingsville
Officers responded to a call of shots fired at the south east corner house at the intersection of Caesar and 7th in Kingsville.
Phase III To Open Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today announced the third phase of the State of Texas’ plan to safely open the economy while containing the spread of COVID-19. Under Phase III, effective immediately, all businesses in Texas will be able to operate at up to 50% capacity, with very limited exceptions.