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The city would have to pay for its contracted supply even if it doesn't use that water.
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 […]
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...
Corpus Christi voters head to the polls on the final day of midterm elections, citing water issues, immigration and a call for change.
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 […]
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.
Denise Caldera, a bilingual kindergarten teacher at Galvan Elementary, was named 2027 Texas Teacher of the Year.
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.
Families gathered at Chamberlain Cemetery in Kingsville for the 4th annual Día de los Muertos, honoring loved ones with music, food and ofrendas.
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...
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,...
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...
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.
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...
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.
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...
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
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.