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Guajardo wins leadership award at U.S. Conference of Mayors
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — We learned this week that a big honor is in its way to Corpus Christi's very own Mayor Paulette Guajardo. She'll be awarded this year's Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award. It'll happen at the U.S. Conference of Mayors, during their 40th tribute to the Latino Leaders...
Lifeguard saves teen swimmer at Hurricane Alley
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A teenage swimmer was rescued by lifeguards after being found face down in the lazy river at Hurricane Alley. According to Operating Owner William Durrill, a lifeguard noticed the teen, and after pulling the swimmer out of the water, began CPR and lifesaving measures with other lifeguards on duty.
Have you been the victim of a phishing scam? The BBB says scams are on the rise, and affecting your neighbors
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A new report from the Better Business Bureau shows that phishing scam reports nearly doubled in 2023 from the year before. As for this year, first quarter numbers show the reports are on track to exceed last year's. The Federal Trade Commission reports that in...
Constables find flipped truck, no driver along Hwy. 77 early Sunday morning
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County Constable Pct. 3 Deputies and other law enforcement officers were dispatched to the Hwy. 77 access ramp near County Road 18 early Sunday morning for a call of a rollover accident. Bishop Police Officers, Allegiance EMS with EDS6, ESD 3 emergency personnel, and...
TRAFFIC ALERT: JFK bridge shuts down after accident, per Nueces County ESD 2
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — There is a significant traffic accident involving two or more vehicles at the bottom of the JFK bridge heading westbound into Flour Bluff, according to Nueces County ESD 2. The westbound and eastbound lanes of traffic are completely shut down, and drivers are instructed to...
Stamps to support sea turtle conservation now available
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The U.S. Postal Service's 'Protect the Sea Turtles' Forever stamps are now available and you may recognize one particular turtle from our own Texas State Aquarium!. Daisy, a Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle who calls the Aquarium home, is featured on the stamps that aim to...
Texas high schools see alarming math gap in students, tutors notice pattern following COVID-19 pandemic
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — High school seniors across the state are noticeably lagging in math, particularly algebra, according to a recent article from the Texas Tribune. The root cause, a lasting impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner of the local tutoring company, 'Mathnasium,' Camilla Davis said some students have...
Rescue Tales: Hunter
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Hunter is one handsome doggo!. This three-year-old Pointer mix who has been with the Gulf Coast Humane Society for one year- that is longer than almost any other current resident. This playful pup is ready for his second chance at life. He's been working with...
Prison inmate accused of selling ghost guns through site visited by Buffalo supermarket shooter
A former Louisiana prison inmate has been charged with selling ghost guns while behind bars through a social media operation uncovered in the wake of a white supremacist’s massacre of 10 Black people at a Buffalo supermarket, New York City authorities said Tuesday. Hayden Espinosa, 24, is charged with...
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