Drowning at City Aquatics Center
Witnesses said lifeguards pulled the child from the water, and life-saving measures commenced.
Safety Zone Lifted
Just before midnight, on Friday, June 9, a 26 by 15-foot small workboat sunk and was completely underwater in Corpus Christi Bay ship channel.
Hurricane Preparedness Distributions Scheduled for June 10 and 17
The Corpus Christi Public Works Department will partner with Naval Air Station Corpus Christi military volunteers to offer free pre-filled sandbags to residents in preparation for the 2023 hurricane season.
School of Music Announces New Sound Recording Technology Program
The new degree is the only bachelor’s degree program in SRT offered in South Texas, and currently one of two in the entire state.
Kingsville PD Looking into Animal Cruelty Case
This social media post included a picture of a severely malnourished Boxer dog that was found at Maple Circle.
Corpus Christi to Restructure Neighborhood Services Department
The three divisions affected are Code Enforcement, Grant Monitoring, Housing and Homelessness, and Animal Care Services.
CC Recycles Now Available for Free Download
The City's Solid Waste Department urges customers to download the new CC Recycles app onto their mobile phones or tablets for tips on recycling and staying current on all garbage, recycling, brush, and bulky collection schedules.
Utility Billing Undergoes Software Maintenance
Online and phone utility bill payments will be unavailable during the maintenance period.
We Remember
Boys Scouts Troop 53 provided a Color Guard and Taps for the Memorial Day Ceremony at Amistad Park in Bishop in addition to placing the American flags to honor veterans at Restland Memorial Cemetery in Bishop.
City Preparations Underway for Memorial Day Weekend
The City of Corpus Christi is preparing for an influx of visitors to area attractions and beaches for the Memorial Day weekend.
Historic Preservation Awards
The City of Corpus Christi Landmark Commission hosted its Annual Historic Preservation Awards Ceremony at its meeting on May 25 at City Hall.
TAMUK Receives 2nd Grant to Bring Science Teachers to Research
School districts participating include Kingsville, Corpus Christi, Bishop and Flour Bluff.
Record Alligator Gar Found in Corpus Christi
A record setting 207 pound alligator gar was found in Lake Corpus Christi.
TAMUK Student Wins American Water Works Scholarship
Olubayo Olukayode Oginni, a doctoral student at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, recently received the $5,000 Dave Caldwell Scholarship.
Corpus Christi Awarded $260,066 to Combat Homelessness
Available funding includes $197,798 for the general homeless population.
TAMUK Chemistry Professor Receive Award
Dr. Jingbo Liu, a professor in the chemistry department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, was recently given the Woman of the Year Award.
Emergency Crews Respond to Fire at Valero West Refinery
Firefighting units responded to a fire inside the Valero West Refinery at 5900 Up River Road in the Annaville area yesterday.
Kleberg County Old Hospital Demolition
The presence of asbestos in the building has prevented any demolition over the past decade until this past week.
Annual Peace Officers Memorial Ceremony
The ceremony is a tribute to all Peace Officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty, specifically recognizing those officers from the Coastal Bend who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their community.
Water Well Screening Offered to Residents
Private water wells should be screened annually to determine if testing is required as well as remediation.