Beach Volleyball Tournament
The two-day event is free and open to the public. Seating is available on the seawall steps. There will also be a DJ and a variety of food trucks.
Residents in Northwest Corpus Christi May Notice Odor
The city of Corpus Christi did not issue a press release at the time of the incident; however, a Reverse Alert was sent out to all subscribed phone numbers in the local vicinity.
Trump Becomes the First Former U.S. President to Face Criminal Charges
Some Texas Republicans quickly criticized Donald Trump’s criminal indictment Thursday as a politically motivated “catastrophe” after it was announced that the former president would face criminal charges.
TAMUCC Announced Jim Shaw as Men’s Basketball Coach
Shaw assisted the Islanders in winning their first-ever NCAA Tournament game this past season after beating Southeast Missouri State in the First Four.
Border Patrol Apprehends Convicted Felon
Angel Ortega-Cruz had a prior felony conviction for Assault and Sex Offense Fourth Degree-Sex Contact.
Officers Seize an Estimated $135k in Cocaine
“Every illicit narcotics shipment that CBP officers intercept is significant,” said Port Director Arnoldo Gomez.
Precinct Five Capture Wanted Man
Deputies with Nueces County Constable Oscar Mendoza arrested 51-year-old Robert Milligan on Friday evening.
Now Hiring - Contract Administrator
The City of Corpus Christi is accepting applications for a Contract Administrator for the Corpus Christi Neighborhood Services Department.
City of Kingsville Honors NAS-K Month of the Military Child
The proclamation calls on the citizens of Kingsville to wear purple on Wednesday, April 19 as a demonstration of solidarity with military children.
Single Vehicle Rollover Accident Leaves One Dead
On Tuesday, March 28 at approximately 8:04 am, Deputies with Nueces County Precinct 3 and the Sheriff's Office responded to a single vehicle rollover accident on FM 70 near County Road 73A.
Kingsville Border Patrol Find Missing Juvenile
Further investigation of the subjects revealed the occupant was a missing juvenile registered in the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children database.
Texas Observer Editors Protest Layoffs
Journalists at the publication expect to be laid off this week. Relations between the board and senior staff have severely eroded.
Fire at Migrant Center in Mexico near El Paso Kills at Least 39
There were a total of 68 men in the facility, 29 of whom were injured and transported to four local hospitals in “delicate-serious conditions.”
Illegal Migrants Found Suffocating Inside Locked Train Car
U.S. Border Patrol responded to a 911 call alerting them about a group of people who were trapped for hours inside of a shipping container.
Crews Responding to Gas Leak in Robstown
The pipeline owners are diligently working with the CCFD to locate the source of the leak.
Falfurrias High School One Act Play Advances to Area
Falfurrias High School will be competing at Area on Monday, March 27 at Tuloso-Midway High School.
Agents Seize Over 1000 Pounds of Illegal Drugs
RGV Sector Border Patrol agents interdicted five narcotic smuggling events in two days, resulting in two arrests and the seizure of over $1,000,000 in drugs.
National Days of Service Grant Competition
The competition will allocate millions of dollars to support organizations that engage volunteers on Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service and September 11th National Day of Service and Remembrance.
Brandon Wade Selected as New Fire Chief
Chief Wade is an Assistant Fire Chief for the City of Austin. He will replace Robert Rocha, who retired from the position in January.
Texas Observer is Closing
The 68-year-old publication hit financial troubles and wasn’t able to broaden its audience, board members said.