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Rockport, Texas packs rare cranes, ancient oaks, and bay fishing into one small town

Rockport sits on the Texas Gulf Coast along Aransas Bay, a short drive north of Corpus Christi. Sea breezes roll off calm bay water, and wind-shaped live oaks line the streets like they’ve been leaning the same direction for centuries. You come here for the birding, the fishing, the...

Rockport, TX · 23d

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Abandoned dogs wait near Highway 35 as neighbor searches for help

Two abandoned dogs are waiting at a picnic area off Highway 35 in San Patricio County as a neighbor searches for someone to foster or adopt them.

San Patricio County, TX · 22d

Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Early voting in midterm election is underway in Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi residents campaigned outside a polling location and City Hall to kickstart early voting for the 2026 midterm election on Oct. 19. Organizers of the Fair Water Amendment, or Proposition B on the ballot, held a press conference at City Hall, and candidates including Celina Leon, Eric Flores and Jen Allende waved to vehicles and voters passing by the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center. Early voting ends on Oct. 30 in Nueces County. Election Day is on Nov. 3. Felicity Guajardo covers breaking news and public safety. Contact her at felicity.guajardo@caller.com. This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Early voting in midterm election is underway in Corpus Christi

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Gov. Greg Abbott makes stop in Corpus Christi to talk voting, new app

Gov. Greg Abbott visited Corpus Christi during his "Let's Roll" Get-Out-the-Vote event at Brewster Street Icehouse Oct. 20. During his brief visit, nearly 200 people heard Abbott outline his focus on border control, discuss the importance of early voting and deride his opponent, Gina Hinojosa. Before he arrived, state Rep. Denise Villalobos, R-Corpus Christi, told attendees that local Republicans should be "concerned" about the rapid growth of the Corpus Christi chapter of the Democratic Socialists of America. The local chapter grew by nearly 29% in the last year, according to the DSA publication Democratic Left . See the votes: 'Judges' in mayor's hearing are running for reelection Near the end of his speech, Abbott instructed crowd members to download his Abbott Impact app. The mobile app is a free tool to help conservative volunteers turn out voters for the 2026 election, allowing users to see their phone contacts' public voting history, political affiliation and registration status. "Together, we are going to demolish the Democrats," Abbott said as people cheered. "We will keep Texas red, and we will keep Texas Texas." John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com . Consider

Corpus Christi, TX · 21d

KRIS 6 News

Where do Corpus Christi City Council candidates stand on water project?

Early voting is underway in Corpus Christi and there is one issue that is at the forefront: Inner Harbor Desalination.

Corpus Christi, TX · 23d

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Bee County agrees to house San Patricio inmates to ease jail overcrowding

BEEVILLE – Bee County has agreed to house inmates from neighboring San Patricio County to help relieve overcrowding at its facility while generating extra revenue for local operations. The Bee County Commissioners Court unanimously approved an interlocal agreement with San Patricio County during its regular meeting Tuesday morning. Bee...

Bee County, TX · 23d

KRIS 6 News

Veterans Stand Down connects veterans with resources

A local Veterans Stand Down will connect homeless and at-risk veterans with housing, health care, benefits and other services.

KRIS 6 News

More than 10,000 Nueces County ballots cast after first day of early voting

More than 10,000 Nueces County voters had cast ballots for the Nov. 3 general election by the end of the first day of early voting, according to unofficial numbers from the Nueces County Clerk's Office.

Nueces County, TX · 22d

KRIS 6 News

District 4 voters tell next council member: Don’t forget the Island

Padre Island neighbors told KRIS 6 News what they want from their next District 4 council member, from water and growth to integrity. Early voting runs through Oct. 30.

Corpus Christi, TX · 21d

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Mathis to announce groundbreaking date for new 7-Eleven project

The City of Mathis has a new 7-Eleven Stripes/Laredo Taco Company development that is set to come to the city, and said a groundbreaking is set to happen in the near future. According to an Oct. 16 Facebook post from the Mathis Economic Development Corporation, Mathis EDC Executive Director Sabas Encinia Jr. and City Manager Cedric Davis recently visited the site of the project.

Mathis, TX · 24d

Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Prop B in election would repeal drought exemption fee for industry

Corpus Christi residents will have the chance to vote on eliminating a controversial drought exemption fee program for industry approved by a previous City Council in 2018. Commonly referred to as the Fair Water Amendment, Proposition B on the Nov. 3 ballot seeks to end the voluntary program that allows participating large-volume water users to pay a fee in exchange for exemption from drought surcharges if the surcharges were implemented. Participating industries currently pay an upfront fee of 31 cents per every 1,000 gallons of water used each month regardless of drought conditions. The revenue generates $6 million annually and goes toward funding development of new water supply projects. If approved by voters, Proposition B would amend Article IX of the City Charter to prohibit programs that exempt large industrial water users from drought surcharges or curtailment requirements during declared drought stages. The amendment would also institute mandatory surcharge rates in certain drought conditions specifically for industrial water users. Supporters argue the amendment would make industrial users pay their fair share during droughts, while city officials and some leaders believe eliminating the program could jeopardize funding for future water projects. Breakdown of the amendment The Fair Water Amendment petition was

Corpus Christi, TX · 24d

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Early voting starts Monday in Nueces County. Here's what voters need to know

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19, in Nueces County, where local Democratic and Republican leaders are encouraging voters to prepare for the election while offering different assessments of the political climate. Conor Rice, chair of the Nueces County Democratic Party, criticized Republican leadership over issues...

Nueces County, TX · 23d

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Gov. Greg Abbott to hold get-out-the-vote rally downtown

KRIS 6 News

Corpus Christi pulls $1 million Evangeline water lease from council agenda

City Manager Peter Zanoni said the city will bring the lease back at a later date. The larger $169.5 million deal for the water remains stalled.

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6 Things to Know: Early voting begins, Flour Bluff ISD board member arrested

Polling locations open across Nueces County with a crowded mayor's race on the ballot, CCRTA offers free rides to the polls, and a Flour Bluff ISD school board member faces charges after an arrest.

Corpus Christi, TX · 23d

KIII 3News

Surftoberfest, Texas Jazz Fest bring crowds to downtown Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Live music, food and festival crowds filled downtown Corpus Christi as Surftoberfest and the Texas Jazz Festival brought visitors to two nearby events. With festivities taking place along Chaparral Street and at Heritage Park, respectively, the events offered a chance to experience the food, music...

Corpus Christi, TX · 24d

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In Texas, Ventana residents must boil water after pressure drop raises bacteria risk

A water-pressure problem in the Ventana neighborhood of southwest Fort Worth has led the city to issue a boil-water notice because bacteria may have entered the water system. According to Fox 4 News, the notice followed a drop in Ventana water pressure below the minimum required by state regulations. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality requires people in the affected area to boil water before consuming or using it.

Fort Worth, TX · 23d

Attack of the Fanboy

House Speaker Mike Johnson claims the polling data is all wrong. Then he tells the rally in Texas why he thinks they are actually winning

He believes it's a sampling error.

Corpus Christi, TX · 28d

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