City Council Approves $1 Million for Affordable Senior Housing
The project will include 80 senior apartment units, with 75 reserved for households earning at or below 60 percent of the Area Median Income.
With Desalination Plan Abandoned, Corpus Christi Looks Underground for Water
After an industrial building boom on Corpus Christi Bay, the city is drilling wells to meet water demand, and rural Nueces County residents say their own wells are being impacted.
Historic Low: Western Lake Reservoirs Reach 10% Combined Capacity
The next critical step in the Drought Contingency Plan occurs when the entire water supply system reaches 180 days from the point at which the total water supply would no longer be sufficient to meet the total water demand.
NCJLS Announces Queen’s Contest Results
This past Saturday, 21 young women competed in the NCJLS Queen’s Contest.
Corpus Christi Medical Center Bay Area Welcomes First Baby of the New Year
Hospital officials said a baby girl named Spadelyn was delivered at 12:14 am.
Year in Review: Top Stories Across the Coastal Bend in 2025
A look back at the biggest headlines and turning points across the Coastal Bend this year.
Aspiring Kingsville Police Officer Killed in Motorcycle Collision
After leaving the Kingsville Fire Department, Castillo enrolled in the police academy at Del Mar College and joined the Kingsville Police Department. He was scheduled to be sworn in as a KPD officer in January.
Odem Fire Department Battles Christmas Day Barn Fire, Mutual Aid Assists
The Odem Fire Department responded just before noon on Christmas Day to a structure fire involving hay bales inside a barn.
Santa Joe’s Legacy Lives On Through Annual Bicycle Giveaway in Kingsville
The event was founded many years ago by Joe Villarreal Sr., affectionately known throughout the community as “Santa Joe.”
Indigenous Groups Fight to Save Rediscovered Settlement Site on Corpus Christi Bay
Flanked by a chemical plant and an oil rig construction yard, the site on Corpus Christi Bay may be the last of its kind on this stretch of coastline, now occupied by petrochemical facilities.
LNRA Water Facility Expansion Agreement
Project Enhances Resilience of Water Supply Infrastructure.
Helpful Winter Pipe Protection Tips
Simple Steps to Protect Plumbing During Cold-Weather Events.
New Detention Center Upgrade on Leopard Street
The City of Corpus Christi is currently using the facility, but upgrades are needed to accommodate an expected increase in capacity and improve operations.
City Council Approves Regional Water Cooperation Agreement
Interlocal Agreement Formalizes the Ability to Share Resources.
Propane Tanks Explode in Vehicle Fire Near Bishop Elementary School
Emergency crews respond to a vehicle fire near Bishop Elementary School Monday afternoon after propane tanks inside the vehicle exploded.
City of Corpus Christi Responds to Downgrade in Moody’s Rating
The rating agency specifically highlighted the potential for curtailment of industrial operations, a key component of the regional economy, should water supply solutions not be successfully implemented.
Abraham Quintanilla Jr., Father and Manager of Selena, Dies
Abraham Quintanilla Jr., patriarch of the Quintanilla family, passed away Saturday evening, the family announced.
CCIA Hosts American Airlines “Snowball Express” Flight
The annual event is dedicated to honoring the families of both fallen U.S. military service members and first responders.
Water and Wastewater Rate Adjustments
The City of Corpus Christi will implement rate adjustments for water and wastewater services beginning January 1, 2026.
2025 Marks Growth and Advancement for Police Department
Fiscal Year 2025 also included significant equipment upgrades.