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Pride Corpus Christi to launch radio station for South Texas LGBTQIA+ community
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Pride Corpus Christi announced the launch of a new radio station set to hit air waves in South Texas this summer. 'UNITY' will be a progressive radio station channel that features LGBTQIA+ community voices as part of an initiative to further create visibility and reduce barriers for queer Texans in the Coastal Bend.
Book sale underway for Friends of the Portland library
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — If you are an avid reader, looking for a summer mental excursion, or want to explore new worlds –cross the bridge and head over to the ‘Fiends of the Portland library’s’ annual book sale. The event is taking place starting Wednesday...
Caleb Harris 'missing person' displays posted in RTA buses
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Not only are family members, friends, and law-enforcement agencies continuing the search for missing Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi student Caleb Harris, the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority is also doing its part to get his face out there and help find him, as well. Digital...
Another possible road rage incident causes multi-vehicle crash near downtown, officials say
SAN ANTONIO — At least three people were injured in an accident involving a school bus on the south side of San Antonio Wednesday morning, and now police say that road rage may be to blame, according to BCSO. San Antonio Police and Bexar County Sheriff's deputies responded to...
Fun 'fesssstivities' expected at 59th Annual Freer Rattlesnake Roundup
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Rattlesnake Roundup is a tradition that spans generations here in South Texas. First Edition reporter Madeline 'Ssssssalinas' joined us LIVE from Freer as city officials talked about what first-time festival guests can expect to see at the 59th annual event, which is set to take place Apr. 26-27.
'He went back to protect him' | Family says boys killed in Clifton house fire had an unbreakable bond
CLIFTON, Va. — It has been a difficult and painful few weeks for the Brice family. On April 10, their Clifton home went up in flames. Zachariah, 3, and William, 6, were trapped inside the home and had to be rescued by firefighters. James Brice says he and his...
Lowest lake levels in decades heading into summer, Corpus Christi area looms closer to Stage 3 Water Restrictions
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Choke Canyon and Lake Corpus Christi are at the lowest combined level heading into May since the dam at Choke Canyon was built in the early 1980's. Right now, our combined lake levels are just over 28 percent. If that number drops below 20 percent, it would put us into Stage 3 Water Restrictions.
City releases survey for North Beach upgrades
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi's Economic Development Department is looking to breathe new life into North Beach and they're looking for your input!. On Tuesday the City launched a survey to find out what the community wants to see in the area, like new bars and restaurants or even improvements to local favorites.
Affordable summer programs in the Coastal Bend
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Summer is around the corner which means after-school programs are coming to an end. Registration for summer programs have begun but spots are filling up fast. Several organizations like the Boys and Girls Club of the Coastal Bend and the Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve are...
Council passes $2 million incentive for developer amid controversial meeting
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — By a slim 5 to 3 margin, with one member choosing not to vote, City Council passed what's become a controversial ordinance handing the developers of the Homewood Suites downtown project $2 million. 3NEWS reported that many hoteliers were upset about the deal because they...
High schoolers getting basics on personal finance
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A recent survey showed 88 percent of adults in this country feel they weren't prepared to handle their own finances when they left high school. 3NEWS brought you a story back in February on how few local high school students were being taught personal finance.
CCRTA joins forces with law enforcement to fight back against human trafficking
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Texas Representative Todd Hunter and representatives from several agencies like border patrol, DPS, CCPD and more were in attendance at Tuesday's Human Trafficking Summit led by the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority. Deputy CEO for CCRTA Miguel Rendon said there are 160 buses that travel...
Students across Texas show off their creations at TAMU-K's Agriculture Mechanics Show
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — High school students from 42 different schools across the state showed off their skills at the Agriculture Mechanics Show at Texas A&M University Kingsville. The show invites students from as far as Dallas and even the Rio Grande Valley to showcase their original projects. Everything...
Delayed reopening of two southbound lanes on I-37 causes traffic headaches Wednesday morning
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — TxDOT said that two southbound lanes on I-37 are now open after construction delays caused traffic to standstill early Wednesday. The lanes reopened around 10:30 a.m., per the Department of Transportation. The department's public information officer, Rickey Dailey said that the contractor who was installing...
PAPD: Alcohol believed to have been a factor in woman's death at south jetty
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Port Aransas Police Department officials said they believe the woman who died after being trapped in her truck that drove off the Port Aransas south jetty April 10 ended up in the water after accelerating and losing control of the vehicle. "Preliminary investigation led investigators...
Mathis ISD superintendent, athletics director placed on leave with pay
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Mathis Independent School District Superintendent Tim Norman and athletics director Roger Masters are both on administrative leave with pay, according to a news release posted to the district's website Monday. The notice, signed and dated by school board president Melinda Barajas states that the move...
American Bank ends its claim to convention center, arena naming rights, opening door for Thomas J. Henry bid
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — American Bank has decided to end its claim on the American Bank Center's naming rights, Corpus Christi City Manager Peter Zanoni told 3NEWS early Tuesday afternoon. The local bank has held the facilities' naming rights since 2004 and renewed its contract with the city in...
'False Alarm'| West Oso High School lifts lockdown after district responds to 'possible outside threat'
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — CCPD told 3NEWS crews that a false alarm prompted a response from the department after an incident took place at West Oso High School Tuesday morning. In a Facebook post from the district's Superintendent, parents were informed that the school was on a temporary lockdown...
Fire crews battle flames at abandoned nursing home along McArdle
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Fire Department was busy putting out flames at an abandoned nursing home Tuesday morning. The call came in just before 2:00 a.m. at the building located along the 3100 block of McArdle near Kostoryz. It took crews nearly an hour to put down the fire and get a control time. The fire so large, it nearly required a second alarm.
'She's a strong woman': Grandmother critically injured, alleged attacker killed by police
SAN ANTONIO — A woman is recovering in the hospital and her attacker is dead, according to the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD). Investigators say a 42-year-old man rammed his vehicle into his roommate on Saturday, and then took off. It happened just before 6:30 p.m. in the 8600 block of Cheviot Heights.
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