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Heavy rain sends Corpus Christi stormwater toward the bay at Cole Park

Ever wonder where rainwater goes after entering a Corpus Christi storm drain? At Cole Park, runoff from the Louisiana Avenue area reaches Corpus Christi Bay.

Corpus Christi, TX · 8d

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Galvan teacher named 2027 Texas Teacher of the Year

Denise Caldera, a bilingual kindergarten teacher at Galvan Elementary, was named 2027 Texas Teacher of the Year.

Corpus Christi, TX · 8d

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One year later: A Corpus Christi landmark remembered

One year ago, Corpus Christi watched as the old Harbor Bridge center span was lowered, marking the end of an era for the iconic landmark.

Corpus Christi, TX · 8d

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Kingsville marks 4th annual Día de los Muertos at Chamberlain Cemetery

Families gathered at Chamberlain Cemetery in Kingsville for the 4th annual Día de los Muertos, honoring loved ones with music, food and ofrendas.

Kingsville, TX · 6d

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Bee County Courthouse to get $5.6M restoration for mold, structural repairs

BEEVILLE – The Bee County Courthouse is getting a $5.6 million overhaul, , backed by a major state grant, to fix long-standing mold, humidity and air quality problems inside the building. Half of the project cost will be covered by a $2.8 million grant from the Texas Historic Courthouse...

Bee County, TX · 6d

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Sales tax revenues increase in most area cities

Most area cities reported increases in sales tax revenue compared with the same period last year, according to the latest sales tax allocation figures. However, several communities recorded declines in their current-period payments or year-to-date totals. In Aransas County, Fulton received $28,537.14, an increase of 7.63%, while Rockport received $320,599.06,...

San Patricio County, TX · 7d

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Resident confronts Beeville council over 30-minute EMS response times

BEEVILLE – An impassioned resident confronted the Beeville City Council during public comment on Oct. 27, demanding accountability and threatening legal action over what he described as dangerously slow emergency medical response times. The citizen, who asked to remain anonymous on the public record, addressed council members under the...

Beeville, TX · 8d

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Jim Wells County judge race pits Pete Trevino against Rey Trejo

Jim Wells County's race for county judge pits incumbent Pete Trevino against Republican Rey Trejo. Early voting ends Oct. 30; Election Day is Nov. 4.

Jim Wells County, TX · 9d

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Ingleside drivers to encounter road maintenance work

Drivers in Ingleside will encounter some road maintenance work over the next couple of weeks that may impact routes and driving times, according to an announcement from the city. According to an Oct. 29 announcement, the City of Ingleside is planning to designate a work zone for road maintenance on...

Ingleside, TX · 9d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 10d

Corpus Christi Caller-Times

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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 · 10d

KRIS 6 News

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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 · 9d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 11d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 10d