Kleberg County Receives State Grant for Historic Courthouse Restoration
The funding was awarded through the Texas Historic Courthouse Preservation Program.
50,000 Pounds of Corn Spill After 18-Wheeler Rolls Over
An 18-wheeler carrying approximately 50,000 pounds of corn rolled over Tuesday night, temporarily closing the northbound exit ramp from U.S. Highway 77 to Texas 188 near Sinton.
City of Corpus Christi Completes Desalination Bay Impact Study
A Far Field Committee was also established to oversee the process, meeting eight times during the study to review progress and ensure ongoing input and accountability alongside City staff.
City of Corpus Christi Eases Drought Restrictions
Effective immediately, the City of Corpus Christi has officially moved from Stage 3 to Stage 2 water restrictions.
Corpus Christi Police Department Helps 2,200 Students Prepare for School
More than 2,200 children received backpacks and school supplies during the 15th Annual Operation Safe Return.
Mosquitos Tested positive for St. Louis Encephalitis Virus in Kingsville
The mosquitos were trapped July 28.
Temporary Closure of Watergarden Fountain
Before this maintenance, the water was turned down to the lowest pressure at which it would still run due to the current drought.
Corpus Christi City Council Rejects $60,000 Community Gift to Benefit Water Desalination Plant
The donation was intended to cover the cost of applying for a federal grant to build a city-owned treatment plant.
Corpus Christi Approves $7.4 Million Plan for Affordable Housing
The annual plan serves as the fourth update to the City’s five-year Consolidated Plan.
City of Corpus Christi Monitoring Inflows to Choke Canyon and Lake Corpus Christi
Rainfall runoff throughout the basin is expected to move through the Frio, Atascosa, and Nueces River systems, ultimately contributing vital inflows to both Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake Corpus Christi.
Floodwater Delays Corpus Christi’s Water Emergency
A prolonged drought had put the Coastal Bend city months away from running short of water, but upstream storms have improved the outlook.
Teen Killed in Early Morning Boating Collision
The collision occurred at approximately 6:15 am on July 25.
Floodwater Starts Arriving in Corpus Christi Reservoirs
Choke Canyon has almost doubled its supply of water this week, although the reservoir is still at 15% capacity.
Help Locate Missing Person
Steven was recently reported missing by family and was last seen in May of 2026.
Build or Refresh Your Emergency Kit
City officials recommend residents focus on the following areas to stay prepared.
Update on TCEQ Agreed Order
The TCEQ Agreed Order requires a specified monthly schedule of freshwater releases, known as “environmental pass-thru,” from the Wesley Seale Dam into the Nueces Estuary. These releases are intended to mimic the natural flow of the Nueces River and support the health of the downstream estuary when water is available.
Vehicle Ends Up in Bay Following Single-Vehicle Accident
Emergency crews responded Wednesday evening after a single-vehicle crash sent a car into the water near the SPID and Laguna Shores turnaround.
Corpus Christi in Legal Fight with Industries after Rejecting Demand for $80 Million Water Refund
A judge will hear arguments this week after industrial users protested a rate hike by the city, which said residents and businesses were unfairly subsidizing industrial rates.
Alice Police Department Provides Update on First Responder Exposure Investigation
At approximately 8:15 pm on Friday, the Corpus Christi Fire Department Hazardous Materials Team identified the presence of xylazine in an ambulance.
BISSELL Pet Foundation “Empty the Shelters” Pet Adoption Event is Back
“Empty the Shelters” helps provide relief by encouraging adoption and creating much-needed space for pets awaiting homes.