Meadowbrook Fire in Bishop
On Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at around 9:30 pm, Nueces County Emergency Service District 3 was dispatched to the 500 Block of Meadowbrook for a residential structure fire.
Video - Power Outages in Kingsville
Last night at around 10:14 pm, residents near Doddridge and 8th Street lost power due to electrical line sparking.
Corpus Christi City Manager to Negotiate Groundwater Leases
Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoirs, dropped below 20%. Today, the levels are at 19.1 %.
Single Vehicle accident Outside of Robstown
The vehicle struck a wild hog and veered off the roadway, striking a drainage ditch.
City Council Accepts ASPCA Grant for Animal Care
The project is estimated to be completed by the summer of 2025.
Dispute Over New Contracts Cause Concern for Kleberg County Fire Department Volunteers
The Commissioners’ suggestion follows a dispute with the fire department over the nonprofit recognition and funding.
Southside Police Substation to be Built
The Corpus Christi Police Department currently does not have a police substation in the southside area of the city.
City of Corpus Christi Approves Funding for Additional Police Equipment
CCPD’s long-term goal is to issue every sworn officer their own body-worn camera, not just the sworn officers who engage in fieldwork.
City of Corpus Christi Seeks Community Feedback
The information collected through the survey will help identify which services and improvements are most valuable.
City Seeking Additional Water Sources
Use of Effluent, Increased Mary Rhodes Pipeline Capacity and Groundwater Sources.
Nueces County Junior Livestock Show Celebrating 90 Years
The Nueces County Junior Livestock Show is celebrating 90 years of showcasing livestock and homemaking projects this January.
Roll of the Dice Determied Corpus Christi City Council Race
Five people threw their hats in the ring for a single council seat in the South Texas city. That level of interest kicked off an unorthodox — but not unprecedented — series of events.
First Time for Corpus Christi Peace Officer to Head 28,000 Member Organization
CLEAT is the largest police labor organization in Texas, with over 28,000 members.
Winter Storm Safety Tips 2025
Remain indoors if possible. If you must go out, dress accordingly, with layered, wind-resistant clothing, head covering—including your ears—and gloves or mittens to protect yourself against frostbite.
Protecting Home Water Systems During Winter Weather
Residents should follow these preventive steps to protect their plumbing during freezing conditions.
Tips to Keep Pets Safe During Winter
If pets must remain outside, it is essential to provide them with a covered and weatherproof shelter.
1st Baby in the Coastal Bend Born - 2025
Rudy Jr. made his entrance at 12:57 am on January 1, 2025, to parents Juanita and Rudy Guzman at CHRISTUS Spohn South.
Top Coastal Bend Stories from 2024
Here are the top news articles and videos that were viewed on SouthTexasCommunityNews.
Firework Safety Tips for Your Pets
Protecting pets during these events is crucial for their well-being and maintaining a peaceful environment.
Aerial Fireworks Banned in Nueces County
Nueces County has issued an order that prohibits the use and sale of certain aerial fireworks in the unincorporated areas of the County, including skyrockets with sticks and missiles with fins.