
Crime Control and Prevention District Budget
Local voters will have the opportunity to renew this initiative during the November 2026 election.

State Farm Donates Smoke Detectors
Firefighters to Offer Free Smoke Detector Installation During Service Calls.

City Distributes One Million Gallons of Free Reclaimed Water
Popular Drought-Relief Program Helps Residents Maintain Lawns During Stage 3 Water Restrictions.

New Playground Units Installed
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department has installed nine new playground units to improve parks citywide.

JE Construction Services Awarded Contract for Solid Waste Compost Yard
This is the second major cost-saving initiative for Cefé Valenzuela landfill.

Missing Elderly Person
Tomas Reyes was last seen around noon today on foot in the area of Sentinel Dr. and Don Patricio Rd. in Flour Bluff.

Early Cost Estimate for the Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus
The current estimated construction cost for the IHWTC, which is based on 10% design completion, is $997 million.

Public Comment Clarified at Corpus Christi City Council Meetings
Speakers may comment on any agenda item or city-related topic at the 5:30 p.m. General Public Comment Session.

City of Corpus Christi Complete Inner Harbor Water Treatment Field Modeling
The purpose of this modeling is to ensure the IHWTC will meet TCEQ discharge permit requirements.

Vehicle Fire at Kingsville Walmart Quickly Contained
Crews were able to extinguish the blaze quickly, preventing further damage or injuries.

New Guidelines to Speak at Corpus Christi Council Meetings
Beginning Tuesday, July 15, 2025, updated procedures for public comment at City Council meetings will go into effect.

Ritz Theatre Seeks New Director
The Board of Directors of the Ritz Theatre is announcing it will conduct a national search for a new executive director to work with leadership as they continue on their path of preserving Corpus Christi’s iconic theatre.

City of Corpus Christi Successfully Prices $296.87 Million in Utility System Bonds
The financing will fund vital infrastructure improvements and refinance prior debt at lower interest rates, delivering more than $8.2 million in savings.

Mary Rhodes Pipeline Returns to Maximum Capacity
The pipeline system flow has been returned to Schedule 4 with its maximum flow of 70 million gallons per day.

Plane Crash Reported at Kleberg County Airport – All Aboard Safe
Chief Deputy Jaime Garza confirmed that four individuals were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident.

City of Corpus Christi Receive Strong Bond Utility Rating
The Series 2025 bonds will provide approximately $181 million in funding for capital projects across all four utility divisions.

Tree T-Pees Proven to Reduce Water Consumption by 90 Percent
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department has taken proactive measures in response to the Stage 3 drought by implementing conservation strategies to support over 200 recently planted trees, which require ongoing irrigation for optimal growth.

Fireworks not Allowed in City Limits of Corpus Christi
If cited, you could be fined up to $2,000 per package of fireworks.

Reduction in Recycling Contamination
Corpus Christi Solid Waste Service announced a substantial decline in its recycling contamination rate, dropping from 34% to 27%.

Fallen Officer Honored with Memorial Wall at CCPD
As part of the dedication ceremony, NVID Deputy Chief H. Bowers presented Almanza’s widow, Irma, with a newly designed Detective Badge.