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Ingleside council approves six-year street maintenance, reconstruction plan

The Ingleside City Council approved an item that authorizes a six-year maintenance and reconstruction plan of city streets during its most recent regular meeting on Oct. 27. During the meeting, council members approved the plan 5-0, with Mayor Oscar Adame and council member Jessie Velasquez not present at the meeting.

Ingleside, TX · 10d
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Inside San Patricio County’s $60 Million Justice Center before it opens

San Patricio County's new justice center is nearing the finish line, with construction about 95% complete but before the facility can open, crews must finish remaining work, test security systems and pass required inspections. Michael Gibson got a look inside the 93,000-square-foot facility, named after longtime Sheriff Leroy Moody, during...

San Patricio County, TX · 11d
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Corpus Christi ISD gives updates on construction, demolition projects

Progress is continuing on athletic field upgrades, development of water wells and campus demolitions in Corpus Christi ISD. Hamlin and Lexington middle schools will be receiving their long-awaited football fields, according to an update given during an Oct. 26 board meeting of the Corpus Christi Independent School District. Originally set for Nov. 6, the completion date has been adjusted to Nov. 30 to align with completion of the supporting well installations, according to Trent Wagner, executive director of construction and project management. Education: Corpus Christi ISD educator named Texas Elementary Teacher of the Year In June, the Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery District voted to approve the district's application to drill water wells. One month later , the Corpus Christi ISD school board voted to approve a contractual agreement for football field installations at both middle schools with nearly $764,000 from 2022 school bonds. The wells are designed to support efficient irrigation and reduce dependence on Corpus Christi's water supply. Concrete foundations for the water tanks at the middle schools have been poured, and the tanks have been delivered and are awaiting installation. The demolition of Browne Middle School, Cunningham Middle School at South Park, Fannin Elementary School, Kostoryz

Corpus Christi, TX · 12d

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Coastal Bend Weekend: Halloween parties, trick-or-treating and fall fun

From trick-or-treating and costume parties to pumpkin patches and family-friendly fun, there's plenty to enjoy in this week's Coastal Bend Weekend! Here's your guide to the festivities.

Corpus Christi, TX · 10d

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Campaigns Close in South Texas

Note from the Editor: This article was originally written by Mauricio Davila on October 29, 2026 and translated to English by Magali Roibon. In South Texas, the Democrats and Republicans have been looking to win the Latino vote with two celebrated rallies last week at Rio Grande Valley and in Corpus Christi, respectively. The rallies are in response to a new effort to compete for the congressional districts of the region where Latinos are the grand majority of the population and mainly voted for Donald Trump and the Republicans in 2024.

Corpus Christi, TX · 11d

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Commissioners approve $76 daily rate to house out-of-county inmates at Bee County jail

BEEVILLE – Bee County will begin housing inmates from neighboring Jim Wells County under an agreement aimed at easing regional jail overcrowding and generating outside revenue for local taxpayers. The Bee County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Oct. 26 to approve an interlocal agreement between the Bee County Sheriff’s Office...

Bee County, TX · 11d

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Beeville advances reverse osmosis water project as backup system nears completion

BEEVILLE – Beeville is one step closer to securing a reliable drinking water supply as construction wraps up on an emergency backup system and design work finishes on a permanent treatment plant, city officials learned on Oct. 27. Engineers and project managers briefed the Beeville City Council on the...

Beeville, TX · 10d

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Texas could end up paying an Israeli company billions to desalinate Gulf of Mexico water

IDE Technologies has a contract to build the Harbor Island desalination plant in Corpus Christi Bay. It's the largest such project in the Western Hemisphere.

Texas · 12d

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Early voting in Nueces County tops 68,000 ballots with one day left

Early voting in Nueces County has topped 68,000 ballots, surpassing 2022 midterm totals. Polls are open through 7 p.m. Friday.

Nueces County, TX · 10d

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Rockport State of the City: Projects, parks and new potential

ROCKPORT — Could a future entertainment district similar to Portland’s Fifth and Elm be in Rockport’s future?. Not in the immediate future, but Rockport City Manager Vanessa Shrauner said during the State of the City event on Oct. 28 that city officials are currently talking with multiple people about the possibility of having a similar-type “entertainment district” in Rockport.

Rockport, TX · 11d

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Aransas Pass chamber celebrates new business

The Aransas Pass Chamber Of Commerce welcomed a new business to town on Oct. 27, celebrating with a ribbon cutting. The chamber celebrated the welcoming of Lovely Hooligan Tattoo Studio n’ Petite Boutique on Oct. 27. According to the chamber, the business is located inside The Helm in downtown Aransas Pass.

Aransas Pass, TX · 12d

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Mathis breaking ground on 7-Eleven project Nov. 5

The City of Mathis and its partners will kick off construction for the new 7-Eleven/Stripes development in the city with a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 5, according to a news release from the city. Festivities will begin at 10 a.m. on Nov. 5, the news release said, with the public...

Mathis, TX · 12d

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City council approves zoning changes; honors local artist

ROCKPORT — The Rockport City Council approved two zoning changes for properties, and also made a proclamation for a day for a local artist during its regular meeting on Oct. 27. The council unanimously approved a change of zoning for a property located at 115 Lorena Street. The zoning...

Rockport, TX · 12d

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In Corpus Christi, water concerns energize voters who may have sat out the midterms

CORPUS CHRISTI - As Betty Berry, a Republican voter in Corpus Christi, filled out her ballot Tuesday evening, she didn't feel particularly excited about any of the candidates. Until she reached the city council races. She thought about the city's water shortages and her grandchildren's future there. "That is why...

Corpus Christi, TX · 10d

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Alameda Road project has small businesses asking customers to stick with them

A new road project on Alameda is exciting news for Corpus Christi, but some small business owners worry the construction could drive customers away — and they're asking the community for help.

Corpus Christi, TX · 11d

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In Corpus Christi, water concerns energize voters who may have sat out the midterms

While the nation looks to South Texas and its high-stakes congressional races, some Corpus Christi voters are turning out to vote for their water future.

Corpus Christi, TX · 10d

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Port of Corpus Christi invests $460,000 in new Ingleside ISD maritime academy

INGLESIDE — The Port of Corpus Christi is investing $460,000 into the Port Industries & Maritime Academy at Ingleside High School to connect local students with maritime and industrial careers. Port of Corpus Christi Community Relations Manager Amy Polasek and Port Commissioner Wes Hoskins visited the district on Oct....

Corpus Christi, TX · 11d

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Blunt MS hosting Thanksgiving lunch Nov. 17

Community members in Aransas Pass ISD will soon have the opportunity to come together in the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday thanks to an annual event hosted by its local middle school. According to APISD, the district’s Blunt Middle School will hold its Thanksgiving Lunch on Nov. 17, in the...

Aransas Pass, TX · 11d

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What's driving higher early voting turnout in Nueces County?

Early voting turnout in Nueces County is outpacing the 2022 midterms. Voters share what's motivating them, while a political expert explains what the increase could mean for Election Day.

Nueces County, TX · 13d