April Traffic Soars at Corpus Christi International Airport
Another Milestone Reached as CCIA Recovers from Impacts of Pandemic.
TXGLO approved $46 million to Improve Drainage in Kleberg County and the City of Kingsville
The project will address major drainage channels that do not drain from the city quickly enough, causing major flooding within the city during heavy storm events. Cover photo submitted by Leticia White.
$2.7 Million Project Will Study Watershed
This regional drainage study is the first of its kind for the basin and will involve the entire Baffin Bay, South Corpus Christi, Jim Wells and Kleberg Counties, as well as the City of Driscoll.
TAMUK Offers New Master's in Taxation Program
Currently, no public institution in the region offers an online Master of Science in Taxation degree program.
Corpus Christi - Mosquito Spraying Schedule Updated
The City’s Vector Control Unit will take action to deal with the abundance of mosquitoes brought on by the recent heavy rains.
Crime Stoppers - Robbery at Kingsville Food Mart
Once the customers left, the male subject approached the counter and demanded the money from the register.
Reliant Teams up With City of Corpus Christi
Freezing temperatures and ice during the Winter Storm killed many crops and damaged irrigation for these gardens, which provide fresh produce and serve to educate youth and adults on sustainable food sources and life skills.
South Texas Flash Flood
The Coastal Bend area was under a flash flood watch on Wednesday, May 19, which caused several delays in the area. Cover photo submitted by Tanya Colin.
City Continues Tree and Foliage Maintenance
Work in these areas is anticipated to begin on Thursday, May 20, 2021 (weather permitting), and will last approximately three weeks.
Additional Park Enforcement Officers at Bayshore Parks
An altercation in Cole Park has led City officials to take action to increase security in the community’s bayfront parks.
Kleberg County Judge ordered a Disaster Declaration
The City of Kingsville has recorded 8 to 10 inches of storm water at different points in the city.
Mangonadas by MLB Opening This Summer
This summer, residents, and visitors to downtown will have a new food option to enjoy while visiting Bayfront Park at 1513 North Shoreline Boulevard near the American Bank Center.
Updating Animal Care Laws
The revisions will help improve the quality of life for the pets and wildlife in our community by bringing the ordinances up to date with current animal welfare practices.
National Public Works Week
Public works professionals build the infrastructure today for a sustainable and vibrant tomorrow so that future generations will enjoy an improved quality of life.
Festival de la Lotería raises more than $14,000 for KKB
The annual festival funds will help with freeze recovery efforts this year.
Amazon Expands to Nueces County
The new 140,000 square-foot site is expected to create over 100 new jobs.
Water Utilities Celebrates Drinking Water Week
City staff is observing Drinking Water Week by sharing information about the critical aspect that our tap water has in citizen’s everyday lives and the meaningful role water professionals hold for the City.
Building Safety Month
Homes and buildings that are built in compliance with building safety codes and the officials who enforce the codes are essential to helping communities minimize the risks of death, injury and property damage in the event of a disaster.
Honduran National Dies of Vehicle Incident Near King Ranch*
When BPAs located the individual, he informed them that he and another migrant were run over by a Border Patrol vehicle while they were burrowed next to each other in the grass.