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Miller marching band represents Corpus Christi in Washington this Memorial Day
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Miller High School Band and the High Steppers Drill Team represented Corpus Christi and the state of Texas at Monday's National Memorial Day Parade. Deidra Martinez is a proud mother to one of those marching band students. She says it was incredible to watch...
Business is boomin' on Padre Island; find out what's coming to the island soon
Several new businesses are set to open on Padre Island, including Greek-inspired restaurant Captain's Diner, and Calypso's Drive and Dive, specializing in exotic meats and upscale pub grub.
Webb County under Flood Advisory until midnight
LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi issued a Flood Advisory for Webb County, effective until midnight tonight. The advisory warns of flooding due to excessive rainfall in the area. Residents should be prepared for minor flooding in low-lying and poor-drainage areas. At 10:01 p.m., Doppler...
Busy San Patricio County intersection raises safety concerns for those who frequent the area
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The intersection of Texas State Highway 89 and US Highway 77 near Sinton has long been known as dangerous. The stretch of road seeing a lot of crashes over the years, most recently, one happening Monday when a driver failed to yield to a stop sign, seriously injuring a woman and her baby.
Direction to Success: Coastal Compass grand reopening
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — We spoke with Center director Kristen Parris about the Center's need for a bigger space. They will be moving to the old Mary Carroll building located at 5301 Weber Road. The location will come complete with an entire suite that hosts two additional classroom spaces, a library section and a study room.
More than 40 affordable homes to be built near old school site
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A gift from the Ed Rachel Foundation to the City is finally being realized as a place for new affordable homes. Last week, city council approved contracts for the gift of land to four developers to create at least 40 new homes at the site of the old Lamar Elementary.
City's 'Safe Fun-Fit Summerfest' kicks off June 7
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department shared details Thursday on the second annual Safe Fun-Fit Endurance Fest happening June 7-9 at the Bayfront. The event was created as a wellness initiative to positively impact and and promote a healthier Corpus Christi. The fest was...
Overnight storm causes busy day for tree trimmers, power crews across the Coastal Bend
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Many of your neighbors might still be cleaning up debris left behind from Tuesday night's storm that moved through the area. You most likely heard the rain outside of your window but it was the wind that followed that is now keeping folks, like Josh Fraedrick with CC-TX Lawn Care, working overtime.
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