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Here's how to give input on city's proposed sales tax proposition, bond program
Residents seeking to have their input taken into account for the city of Corpus Christi’s upcoming bond program and sales tax proposals now have a full schedule to choose from. The public input sessions are intended to collect community input on the potential reauthorization and repurposement of two expiring...
Cowboys go island stomping
The Cowboys took more than their bats to Corpus Christi, Texas this weekend, they also made sure to pack their brooms. Simon Larranaga’s three-run homer in the top of the 10th was the big blast in McNeese’s 13-10 extra-inning victory Sunday over the Islanders. It was the first Southland Conference sweep of the season for […]
Three local nonprofits receive $625,000 in funding for hunger relief and animal welfare
Three local nonprofits devoted to providing hunger relief and animal welfare will benefit from $625,000 in grants from the Coastal Bend Community Foundation. Hunger and homelessness are pervasive and interconnected problems throughout South Texas. More than 627 people living in Nueces County are homeless, according to the most recent results of a Point-in-Time count.
New twist in convicted man’s quest for freedom
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — In 2004, Joe David Padron was convicted of capital murder for the shooting deaths of two 19-year-old men in what police believed to be a drug and gang-related dispute that happened at a house in Corpus Christi in 2002. He spent more than 20 years...
State Champs! Beeville CTE program dominates state meet
Beeville Independent School District (BISD) students showcased their skills and talents at the recent SkillsUSA State Championships held across multiple locations in Corpus Christi. With over 6,500 competitors participating in more than 150 events over three days, the championships provided a platform for students from all regions of Texas to demonstrate their expertise in various vocational fields.
A&M-CC professor chosen to participate in NASA Mars simulation
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An assistant professor of engineering at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi was recently named as an alternate to participate in a simulated mission to Mars. Jose Baca, along with a four-person crew, will have the opportunity to live and work like astronauts inside NASA's Human Exploration Research Analog at the Johnson Space Center in Houston for 45 days.
No. 13 Aggies Sweep A&M-Corpus Christi in First Round of NCAA Tournament
BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION – The No. 13 Texas A&M women’s tennis team opened the NCAA Tournament with a 4-0 sweep of A&M-Corpus Christi Saturday at the Mitchell Tennis Center. Texas A&M (23-7) dominated the Islanders (23-3) from the beginning, with No. 7 Mary Stoiana/Mia Kupres kicking things off with a commanding 6-0 victory over Emma Aucagne/Naomi Moi McKenzie on court 1. Following their lead were Carson Branstine/Lucciana Perez, who took down Kateryna Rublevska/Valeria Cherfus on court 2 to clinch the doubles point (6-2).
2024 UIL State Track: Robstown's Nyomi Garcia caps career with 1,600 medal
AUSTIN — For years it felt like Robstown's Nyomi Garcia had the market cornered on heartbreak, near misses and poorly timed injuries. But in the fall, she fulfilled the promise she displayed to coach Adolfo Gonzalez even before she was in high school when Garcia finally broke through to the UIL State Cross Country Meet, finishing in the Top 10 to earn her first state medal. ...
The Buc Days Stripes Carnival kicks off Thursday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The long-awaited Buc Days Stripes Carnival kicks off at 5 p.m. on Thursday! 3NEWS spoke with Buccaneer commissioners Mark Avelar and Fred Dotts on Thursday morning ahead of the big day. Come early and take advantage of the Dollar Night admission fee. Dotts has been...
The Watergarden is back. Here's what you can expect at the fountains.
The Watergarden is officially back — and brighter than before with new LED lighting. Wednesday night, city officials “flipped the switch” for the popular attraction during a reopening celebration that drew more than 100 people to the fountains that bind Corpus Christi’s staple arts, cultural and science museums.
Coastal Bend Hurricane Conference all about 2024 hurricane season
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Hurricane season is creeping up on us and it is important to prepare in advance. It can take only one hurricane to impact an area for years and being ready to carry out a plan will ensure your safety. At this year's Coastal Bend Hurricane...
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