Five people threw their hats in the ring for a single council seat in the South Texas city. That level of interest kicked off an unorthodox — but not unprecedented — series of events.
Serial Rapist Gets Two Life Sentences
On January 7, 2025, Judge Patrick Flanigan sentenced Adrian Tovar Martinez, age 44, to two life sentences for the offenses of Aggravated Sexual Assault.
Texas Sues TikTok for 2nd Time
TikTok lied about its safety standards and concealed the truth about the prevalence of inappropriate and explicit material.
Create and Keep a Medication List for Your Health
With the new year underway, it’s a good idea to update your list of medications, not just for yourself but also for every member of your family.
New Court Order Preventing Auctioning Off Border Wall Materials
According to the new court order, the Biden Administration “shall not dispose of any border wall materials—including bollard wall panels, gates, or drainage materials—to non-federal government entities until February 1, 2025.”
Summer food Assistance May Not Happen
After the state missed the Jan. 1 deadline, lawmakers still have time to approve administrative costs before applying for $400 million in federal summer meal assistance.
Texas Medical Director Retires After Uproar Over His Planned Parenthood Employment
Lawmakers claimed credit for Dr. Robert Bredt’s retirement after it came out he also worked at a Planned Parenthood-affiliated lab.
Texas Continues Lawsuit Against Pfizer for Misrepresenting the Efficacy of COVID-19 Vaccine
In November 2023, Attorney General Paxton sued Pfizer for unlawfully misrepresenting the effectiveness and safety of the company’s COVID-19 vaccine.
61-year-old Cleto Vasquez III Extradited Back to Texas for Murder Trail
In 2023, 61-year-old Cleto Vasquez III was arrested in Nuevo Leon Mexico for the 2015 Murder of 37-year-old Daniel Torres which occurred on the 900 block of Indiana Street in Robstown.
Some Texas Businesses are Apprehensive About Illegal Migrant Deportations
A number of Texas business leaders describe a wait-and-see apprehension about the pledged to remove illegal migrants.
First Time for Corpus Christi Peace Officer to Head 28,000 Member Organization
CLEAT is the largest police labor organization in Texas, with over 28,000 members.
ERCOT Says the Power Grid is Stable
The state’s electric grid operator issued a weather watch until Friday but says it doesn’t expect power disruptions as demand rises.
Shooting on Dabney Street
On Friday, January 3, 2025, at 7pm, officers were dispatched to the 800 block of Dabney Street in reference to a shooting with injuries.
Texas Housing Affordability
A likely fight over how much power to take away from local governments may dominate the debate.
Joint Base San Antonio Tightens Security
After separate attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, officials ordered the suspension of the Trusted Traveler policy.
Winter Storm Safety Tips 2025
Remain indoors if possible. If you must go out, dress accordingly, with layered, wind-resistant clothing, head covering—including your ears—and gloves or mittens to protect yourself against frostbite.
Protecting Home Water Systems During Winter Weather
Residents should follow these preventive steps to protect their plumbing during freezing conditions.
Tips to Keep Pets Safe During Winter
If pets must remain outside, it is essential to provide them with a covered and weatherproof shelter.
Most Wanted January 2025
Nueces County Sheriff's Office top 10 most wanted list for January 2025.
Phone Scam Alert -2025
CCPD regularly receives reports from people who allege that they have received calls from scammers impersonating Officers or Federal Agents.