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Heavy weekend rain flooded Jim Wells County highways, shutting down Highway 281 and stranding Premont neighbors who rely on the roads.
TEXAS — Additional heavy rain is set to fall across South Texas tonight through Tuesday, with some spots picking up more than half a foot of rain. About 2 trillion additional gallons of water are expected to fall across the state during this stretch. Localized totals of 6 to 10 inches are possible near Tilden and along the coast south of Kingsville, raising the risk of flash flooding.
When it comes to deciding on a place to retire, it is easy to look to Florida as it has a long history of being America's premier retirement destination. However, overcrowding and soaring living costs mean more seniors are looking elsewhere for a place to live out their golden years. Texas emerges as an attractive alternative; not only do retirees there still enjoy abundant sunshine and beautiful beaches, but the cost of living falls well below that of Florida. Nueces County is particularly affordable, while providing residents with beach access, plenty of entertainment options, and a vivacious, coastal lifestyle with a subtropical climate.
Following historic Democratic victories in Texas, Nueces County residents share their reactions, the issues that mattered most to them and what they expect from elected leaders.
The City of Robstown is mourning the loss of City Council Member Adolfo Lopez Sr., who died after battling cancer. Community leaders are remembering his years of service on the city council, school board and as a mentor to generations of athletes.
Local cases of flu and flu-like illness skyrocketed in October compared to the previous two years, according to data provided by the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District. Graphs on the agency’s website show flu cases last month jumping by more than triple the number in October 2024, and nearly six times more than in October 2025. About 177 flu cases were reported in October 2024, and about 103 in October last year, according to the data. Health: Vaccination levels lowest at these Nueces County schools October this year, meanwhile, showed 602 flu cases, health district reports state. The statistics on flu-like illness show an even more dramatic rise when comparing October 2024, October 2025 and October 2026, as outlined in the graphs. About 2,383 cases were reported in October 2024, 4,627 in October 2025 and 6,549 in October 2026, according to the data. A trend in rising flu cases is also being observed throughout the state and nation, said Anita Kurian, public health director. That’s believed to be driven, at least in part, on a variant of the H1N1 flu strain that is “enabling the virus to spread easily from person to person,” she said. The flu can range
A new era of leadership is taking shape in Nueces County, where newly elected officials say transparency, accountability and cooperation beyond political divisions will be among their priorities.
Communities across the Coastal Bend will mark Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with ceremonies, a parade, community meals and a drive-by salute.
Heavy rain prompted a flood advisory for southern San Patricio County and other parts of the Coastal Bend on Tuesday, Nov. 10, as additional showers were expected following a wet weekend across South Texas. The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi issued the advisory at 7:59 a.m., with an expiration...
Corpus Christi faces two rounds of unsettled weather, with a sunny break before weekend storms.
