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Texas city warns of water shutoffs after billing errors undercharged some customers for over a year

Officials said they plan to use a town hall to hear residents' concerns and provide updates.

Taft, TX · 6d

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Texas water shortage prompts a costly proposal to desalinate Gulf seawater

Imagine getting drinking water from the Gulf of Mexico. That idea is moving closer to reality in Texas, where a massive desalination plant is planned for the coast near Corpus Christi. The project could become the largest seawater desalination facility in the Western Hemisphere, producing fresh water for communities facing growing shortages.

Texas · 7d
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Aransas Pass hosts annual Trunk-or-Treat

The City of Aransas Pass hosted its 11th annual Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 30 at Conn Brown Harbor, bringing dozens of families and communities out to celebrate. According to the city, the Aransas Pass Public Works Department hosted the event. During the event, there were costume and decorated...

Aransas Pass, TX · 6d
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Gregory-Portland ISD administrator named to national board

A Gregory-Portland ISD administrator has been appointed to a national board, according to a recent announcement from the district. G-PISD announced Nov. 2 district At-Risk Administrator Kathleen Cady has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the International Association for Truancy and Dropout Prevention (IATDP). She is one of three representatives from Texas on the board, according to G-PISD.

Gregory, TX · 6d
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Election 2026: Early voting results for Aransas County

Election Day 2026 in Texas has arrived. Like the rest of Texas, Aransas County voters went to the polls at 7 a.m. on Nov. 3 and the polls closed at 7 p.m. Here is a look at the election results for Aransas County. This story will be updated throughout the night.

Aransas County, TX · 6d

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Veterans Memorial anglers unveil Texas Slam memorial honoring beloved coach

A fishing display, a number 44 and a story about buffalo. Here’s how Veterans Memorial High School is keeping Coach Leyton Hernandez’s memory alive.

Corpus Christi, TX · 7d

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Texas could get a 100-million-gallon-a-day seawater plant — but the public wouldn't own it

The city would have to pay for its contracted supply even if it doesn't use that water.

Texas · 9d

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Eric Flores concedes, Vicente Gonzalez declared winner in District 34 race

8:46 p.m.: Eric Flores has conceded in Texas’ 34th Congressional District race. 6:04 p.m.: Alejandra Yanez reports live from Corpus Christi, where Vicente Gonzalez is holding his watch party. 5:06 p.m.: Jorge Vela reports from Harlingen, where Eric Flores is holding his watch party. 5:03 p.m.: Alejandra Yanez reports from Corpus Christi, where Vicente Gonzalez […]

Corpus Christi, TX · 6d

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Texas House races test the GOP hold across South and Central Texas

Republicans are defending three critical Texas House seats in the Corpus Christi area, the Rio Grande Valley, and San Antonio against Democratic challengers. Campaign debates center on private school vouchers, state funding for public education, water infrastructure, and healthcare costs. Election results remain pending, testing whether the GOP can preserve...

Texas · 6d

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Water, immigration drive Corpus Christi voters out on final midterm day

Corpus Christi voters head to the polls on the final day of midterm elections, citing water issues, immigration and a call for change.

Corpus Christi, TX · 6d

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Utility bills climb in 2027 in Wisconsin, West Virginia, Texas and Virginia, from Alliant Energy’s roughly $8 a month on Jan. 1 to Mon Power’s second step in June

Utility customers in Wisconsin, West Virginia, Texas and Virginia will pay more in 2027, starting with about $8 more a month for a typical Alliant Energy electric customer in Wisconsin on Jan. 1. West Virginia’s Mon Power customers face a second step on June 1. Water and sewer bills in Corpus Christi, Texas, and in […]

Wisconsin · 8d

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Texas House races test the GOP hold across South and Central Texas

Republicans are defending three critical Texas House seats in the Corpus Christi area, the Rio Grande Valley, and San Antonio against Democratic challengers. Campaign debates center on private school vouchers, state funding for public education, water infrastructure, and healthcare costs. Election results remain pending, testing whether the GOP can preserve...

Texas · 6d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 10d

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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 · 8d

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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 · 7d

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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 · 9d

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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 · 10d