Erosion Protection Project at South Bay Park Approved
South Bay Park, on 5 acres along Oso Bay, has basketball, baseball, a shaded playground, a pavilion, a walking trail and picnic tables.
Major Accident on U.S. 77 Near Sinton Draws Mutual Aid Response
The crash occurred on U.S. 77 between TX 188 and U.S. 181.
Corpus Christi Police Department Celebrates Students Completing MetroCom Enrichment Program
The practicum course provides seniors with one semester of on-campus instruction followed by a second semester of on-site learning.
Rain Gives Corpus Christi a Small Break, Delaying Projected Water Crisis
Without additional rain, the coastal city expects to impose mandatory water restrictions around December, new data shows.
City of Corpus Christi Launches Online Water Usage Portal
As the region continues to face persistent drought, this tool serves as a critical resource for proactive conservation.
Proposed Gas Storage Facility
The action will authorize the execution of two real estate contracts associated with the proposed project, including approximately 3,021 acres of property over an underground pore space designated for natural gas storage.
City of Corpus Christi Awards Contract for Reclaimed Water Project
As the pump station and reclaimed water line are constructed, Valero will build its own infrastructure to collect reclaimed water for its own use, reducing demand on potable water reserves.
Corpus Christi Moves Toward Mandatory 25% Cut in Water Use if Emergency is Declared
Final approval of the curtailment plan is expected at a future City Council meeting. Experts predict that, without significant rainfall, a water emergency could arrive by September.
A State Fund to Boost Water Projects Falls Almost $3 Billion Short
Ten water projects received initial approval to split $1.28 billion in state money this year, but 13 others didn’t make the cut — including one that may supply drought-stricken Corpus Christi.
Alice PD Reminds Residents That Mini Bikes are not Permitted on City Streets
These vehicles lack federally required equipment and safety standards necessary for use on public streets.
City of Corpus Christi, Crime Stoppers Partner to Target Illegal Dumping
Hazardous materials can leach into the city’s stormwater system, while large debris frequently creates road hazards for drivers.
Corpus Christi to Begin Talks on Privately Built Desalinization Plant
A new Houston company hopes to build a $1.3 billion facility in the area and wants the city, which is on the brink of a water crisis, to commit to 30 years of purchases.
Corpus Christi Utility System Receives Credit Rating Downgrade
The “A” rating is considered a medium grade credit rating. Additionally, S&P Ratings has placed a “negative credit watch” on the City’s Utility System.
Help Locate a Missing Person
Angelita was recently reported missing by family and was last seen on foot, Friday evening (May 1, 2026) around Winward Dr on Padre Island.
Carnival-Themed Prom for All Creates Unforgettable Night
On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Coastal Bend Civitans hosted their 3rd annual Kleberg County Prom for All, bringing together local students and adults with special needs for an evening centered on inclusion and celebration.
Corpus Christi Refutes National Reports on Water “Blackouts,” Evacuations
City leaders say none of those measures are part of Corpus Christi’s Drought Contingency Plan and have never been proposed or considered by current leadership.
Haze Expected Across South Texas as Gulf Moisture and Smoke Drift from Eastern Mexico
This haze is not associated with any local industrial incident.
Judge Holds Preliminary Hearing on Evangeline Groundwater Project
As of late April, more than 35,000 linear feet of water line piping had been delivered to the site.
Disaster Declarations Ripple Through South Texas Amid Water Crisis
Small towns around Corpus Christi worry where they’ll fall on the pecking order if the region’s water runs out.
Corpus Christi Delays Action on Plan to Cut Water Use by 25%
A Level 1 emergency, which could arrive in September, would limit households to 5,250 gallons a month under proposed restrictions. About 30% of residential customers use more.