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Woman killed in Weber Road crash identified

The woman who died in a vehicle crash on Weber Road near O'Day Parkway has been identified by the Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office. At 6:37 p.m. on Nov. 5, Corpus Christi police officers were dispatched to the area in reference to a crash involving a pedestrian, senior officer Antonio Contreras said in an email. Upon arrival, police officers located Diana Salinas Olvera, 43, dead on the scene. The vehicle involved had fled but was located by officers a short time later, Contreras said. During the investigation, investigators determined that Olvera was in the left lane of 6000 Weber Road northbound when she was struck by the vehicle traveling in the same lane. The investigation remains active. The driver has not been charged, Contreras said Nov. 9. If residents have any information about this incident, they are encouraged to call the Corpus Christi Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at 361-886-2840. Anyone who would like to keep their identity secret and still provide information to detectives may call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS (8477) or submit the tip online at 888tips.com . Felicity Guajardo covers breaking news and public safety. Contact her at felicity.guajardo@caller.com. This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller

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Hail hits Corpus Christi's south side during Tuesday morning storm

Dime-sized hail hit Corpus Christi's south side near Veterans Memorial during a morning storm with lightning and thunder.

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Man killed after being struck by vehicle on Saratoga Boulevard identified

A 68-year-old man is dead after a crash Saturday evening. Police say the man did not cross at an intersection or crosswalk.

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3.4 Trillion Gallons of Rain and Up to 6 Inches Could Flood San Antonio, Laredo, Corpus Christi, and Eagle Pass Through Monday

SAN ANTONIO — Rain is increasing across west, central, and south Texas, and it is expected to continue through Sunday and into Monday across South Texas. An estimated 3.4 trillion gallons of rain could fall across the state over the next 48 hours. Some spots could pick up as much as half a foot of rain. Flooding is possible, especially from south-central Texas into South Texas.

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Nueces County voters react to historic Democratic wins in Texas

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.

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Robstown mourns loss of Adolfo Lopez Sr.

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.

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Forget Florida, Retire To Texas' Gulf Coast County With Vibrant Cities, Island Beaches, And Affordable Living

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.

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Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Flu cases in Nueces County more than six times higher than 2025

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

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After days of rain, where does Corpus Christi's water supply stand?

After days of heavy rain across the Coastal Bend, how much is actually reaching Corpus Christi's reservoirs? City officials explain the impact and what it means for our water supply.

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South Texas under flood threat as heavy rain slams region

San Antonio and Corpus Christi are among the cities under a flood threat.

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Nueces County prepares for leadership transition

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.

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Widow Who Bought Her Home 63 Years Ago Says A Neighbor’s Junk Pile And Leaning Fence Are Blocking Her Side Gate, And Code Enforcement Says All It Can Do Is Send Citations

Grace Flores can barely reach her own side gate. A fence on her neighbor’s side of the line is leaning onto her property, and a pile of junk sits along […]

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Flood Watch Grips Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Laredo as Abbott Mobilizes Rescue Teams

Five South Texas cities — Corpus Christi, Laredo, San Antonio, Brownsville and Kerrville — were under a flood watch through Monday morning after multiple days of rainstorms saturated the ground across the region. A level 2-of-4 flash-flood threat remained in effect across southern Texas, with forecasters warning that more rain could push already-soggy ground past its limit.

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Order your Thanksgiving meal from these Corpus Christi restaurants

Don't feel like cooking this Thanksgiving? Consider ordering your holiday meal from one of these 12 Corpus Christi businesses. Be sure to order early to guarantee your feast is ready in time for Thanksgiving. Free holiday meal: Here's when you can line up for 2026 Joe Salem Thanksgiving meal event Bill Miller Bar-B-Q: Offers whole turkeys, hams and complete meals with sides, desserts and drinks. Order at billmillerbbq.com/holiday-ordering . Cracker Barrel: Offers two sizes of heat-and-serve turkey meal options that include sides, rolls and desserts. Located at 4229 S. Padre Island Drive. Order at crackerbarrel.com/catering/heat-serve . Golden Corral: Offers holiday meals for a group or a single-serve meal with ham, turkey or roast beef, with or without sides, desserts, and with or without drinks. Meals must be placed at least 72 hours in advance of pickup. Located at 5901 S. Padre Island Drive. Order at goldencorral.com/order-online . Honey Baked Ham: Offers Thanksgiving meals with ham or turkey, plus sides. Located at 1502 Airline Road. Order at honeybaked.com . Luby's: Offers Thanksgiving meals with turkey or ham, sides, desserts and dinner rolls. Located at 5730 Saratoga Blvd. Order at holidayordering.lubys.com . Miller's Bar-B-Q: Offers turkey and hams, plus traditional barbecue sides

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Heavy rain floods Jim Wells County highways, strands Premont neighbors

Heavy weekend rain flooded Jim Wells County highways, shutting down Highway 281 and stranding Premont neighbors who rely on the roads.

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Beloved South Texas lake continues to dip below 100% capacity

This spring, Lake Corpus Christi was just 8.3% full. Summer rains brought a dramatic rebound, but the lake has been losing water again. 💧

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Veterans Day events planned across the Coastal Bend

Communities across the Coastal Bend will mark Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with ceremonies, a parade, community meals and a drive-by salute.

Corpus Christi, TX · 11h

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Corpus Christi was a port in the midterm storm

Over the span of a week, Corpus Christi was visited by five political figures, including President Donald Trump, in hopes of swaying South Texas voters in the midterm election. The city became a battleground for the parties during this election cycle. From Oct. 20 to Oct. 27, Corpus Christi residents...

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CCRTA bus wrap honors late Ram Chavez and veterans band

A new CCRTA bus wrap honors the late Ram Chavez and the Corpus Christi Veterans Band he founded 40 years ago. His legacy now rolls across the city.

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Re-striping will close several downtown Corpus Christi streets

Several streets in downtown Corpus Christi are planned to have temporary closures in the upcoming weeks while city crews re-stripe the roadway. The work will include portions of the high-traffic roadways Water Street, Mesquite Street and Chaparral Street. It is planned to be carried out in phases, with each phase expected to last for two to three weeks, according to a Nov. 6 city-issued news release. The work described below will be performed in this sequence, the email states. Striping for about 1.3 miles on Water Street, from Furman Avenue to the entrance of Interstate 37, is estimated to last about two weeks from Nov. 9, with a rolling one-lane closure and two-way traffic accessible, the email shows. After the work on Water Street, striping work for a little more than a half-mile on North Mesquite Street — a length spanning from John Sartain Street to where the roadway meets the end section of Interstate 37 — is expected to last about three weeks. The work will require “intermittent sectional closures,” according to the email. Construction: Road work will affect North Beach roadway through spring After the work on Mesquite Street, city officials plan for full overnight closures of Chaparral