Cotton Picker Tractor Catches Fire Near Ricardo
On Thursday, August 28, 2025, at approximately 3:56 p.m., a cotton picker tractor caught fire outside of Ricardo. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.
Car Hydroplanes off Highway 77 in Bishop
Officials say the vehicle hydroplaned off the roadway and came to rest in the median.
Council Approves Purchase of Virtual Reality Simulator
The VR simulator will provide officers and cadets with immersive, realistic training scenarios to improve decision-making, judgment, and de-escalation techniques in high-stress situations.
September is Warrant Resolution Month
The City of Corpus Christi’s Municipal Court is kicking off Warrant Resolution Month on September 1.
Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus Amendment
Two agenda items related to the Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus (IHWTC) – the City’s desalination initiative, originally scheduled for the August 26 City Council meeting, have been rescheduled.
Corpus Christi Fire Department Welcomes New State-of-the-Art Fire Truck
The truck is part of the department’s transition to an updated all-red paint scheme, a standard design across the fleet.
Nueces County K9 Teams Earn Certification in Fentanyl and Explosives Detection
The Nueces County Sheriff’s Office announces new certifications within its K9 Unit that strengthen public safety efforts in the region.
Funding Approved for Future Pedestrian and Biking Projects
Improvements set for four locations throughout Corpus Christi.
City Council Approves Contract to Enhance Water Treatment Plant
The evaluation will focus on solutions to reduce service interruptions and improve long-term reliability.
18-Wheeler Accident Outside Petronila
The driver was transported to a local hospital by ambulance.
Harbor Bridge Parks Mitigation Improvement Project
The Harbor Bridge Parks Mitigation Improvement Project encompasses a variety of enhancements at various locations.
Corpus Christi City Council Authorizes Wranosky Park Improvements
According to the agreement, the City will pay $111,000 from the City's Parks Capital Improvement Fund, and TBG will contribute the construction labor for the project.
KPD Announces Credentialing of Crime Scene Specialist Rylee Counts
She is believed to be the first person from any Kleberg County law enforcement agency to earn this credential.
CCFD Responded to More than 50,000 Emergency Calls
The department also shared its participation in statewide and regional mutual aid deployments, sending specialized personnel to assist in flooding, wildfire, and hurricane situations across Texas.
CCIA Opens New Gulf Coast Capital Bar and Grill
The opening of the Gulf Coast Capital Bar & Grill is the latest addition in a series of improvements at CCIA.
$2,500 Donation Boosts Sinton VFD’s Inaugural Turkey Trot Event
The Sinton Volunteer Fire Department proudly announces the receipt of a $2,500 donation.
Unidentified Body Found by Corpus Christi Fire Department
On August 6, 2025 at 8:30 am, Officers with the Corpus Christi Police Department were dispatched to 5100 Hull Dr. in reference to a Missing Person.
City Celebrates First Graduates of Home to Texas Internship Program
The Home to Texas Internship Program is a nine-week summer program that connects motivated first-year college students with internship and research opportunities in their hometowns.
American Bank Center Will Become Hilliard Center
Hilliard Law Officially Acquires Naming Rights for Corpus Christi’s Event Center.
New Chlorine System Improves Water Quality Reliability
Corpus Christi City Council approved a $100.6 million construction contract with Reytec Construction Resources, Inc. of Houston to replace the aging chlorine gas system.