In a unanimous decision, Driscoll City Council members voted to disband the Driscoll Police Department due to budget cuts.
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Airport Property Lease Agreement
Corpus Christi City Council approved a lease agreement with Sterling Air Service LLC, a commercial aeronautical service provider at the Corpus Christi International Airport.
Corpus Christi Municipal Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant
The City of Corpus Christi received a water rights permit in 2022 and a draft discharge permit in 2023 for the Inner Harbor Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant.
Car Accident Outside of Robstown
Texas Department of Safety Troopers are investigating the cause of the accident.
Structure Fire in Sinton
No injuries were reported, and the fire is still under investigation.
Opening of Sherwood Dog Park
All dog owners are invited to bring their fur friends to the dog park, where they can run leash-free within the gated facility and play in this unique park designed just for them.
Successful Independent Audit for Visit Corpus Christi
For the fourth year in a row, the audit has resulted in a clean opinion, affirming the organization's commitment to financial integrity and transparency.
Structure Fire in Driscoll
Upon arrival, a mobile home had one of the bathrooms fully engulfed.
Inner Harbor Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant
The City of Corpus Christi received a water rights permit in 2022 and a draft discharge permit in 2023 for the Inner Harbor Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant.
Corpus Christi Construction Contracts Total $24 Million
Funding for these construction contracts is included in the City Council Adopted FY24 Budget.
Upon arrival, a detached garage from the residence was fully engulfed. No injuries or and other properties were reported damaged.
Structure Fire in Bishop
All occupants were able to get out of the house safely. Two of the residents were evaluated by EMS on scene and later transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Fire Safety Tips for Heating Home
CCFD has released a list of tips to help residents stay safe while heating their homes.
Ice on Several Bridges and Overpasses in Bishop
Several areas in Bishop on Highway 77 overpasses and bridges have reports of ice on the roadway.
Illegal Gambling Operation Found
This investigation continues, and additional charges and arrests are possible.
Warming Centers in Rual Areas Open
With extreme cold weather tonight, Nueces County and surrounding rural communities will provide warming centers for those who need to seek refuge.
Warming Centers to Open Monday
The City of Corpus Christi has measures in place to ensure proper and safe City services in public safety, transportation, water, homelessness, and animal care.
Council Passes Ordinance to Create Sixth Tax Reinvestment Zone
The planned development will be comprised of 210 townhomes, 1,350 multi-family units, a 120-room hotel, 91,000 square feet of commercial space, and public spaces built around lakes, ponds, and water features.
Threats Made to Local CCISD Middle School
Corpus Christi Independent School District’s Police Department has arrested a 12-year-old juvenile female for terroristic threats.
Crude Oil Leak at Flint Hills Plant
At approximately 10:30 p.m. on January 6, an estimated amount of 2,915 barrels of oil leaked from a tank inside the FHR terminal.