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Bee County early voting starts strong with over 2,100 ballots cast

BEEVILLE – Early voting in Bee County is off to a strong start, with thousands of voters casting their ballots during the first few days of personal appearance voting. According to data provided by Bee County Elections Administrator Laura Warnix, early voting opened Monday, Oct. 19, drawing 768 voters to the polls on day one. Daily turnout continued with 679 voters on Tuesday and 528 on Wednesday.

Bee County, TX · 16d

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Downtown Beeville colors local pavement for mental health awareness

BEEVILLE — The Bee County Courthouse Square transformed into a vibrant canvas of chalk art, community connection and mental health support on Saturday, Oct. 17, as residents gathered for the "Chalking for Mental Health" event hosted by Serenity Counseling Services. The annual community gathering featured a full schedule of...

Beeville, TX · 16d

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Jaime DeAnda Booked Into Jim Wells County Jail Amid Ongoing Los Chamacos Name Dispute

Tejano music legend Jaime DeAnda was booked into the Jim Wells County Jail in Alice, Texas, on October 20, 2026, according to the booking information provided from Jim Wells County Sheriff’s Office records. His listed status was “Sentenced to County Jail,” with bond recorded as $0.00. The...

Jim Wells County, TX · 18d

Corpus Christi Caller-Times

What to know about 2026 Día de los Muertos Festival in Corpus Christi

Grab your marigolds and put on some sugar skull makeup for Corpus Christi's 19th annual Día de los Muertos Festival. The event will take place from 1 p.m. to midnight Oct. 24 in downtown Corpus Christi. Día de los Muertos is a national holiday in Mexico dedicated to celebrating, honoring and remembering deceased friends and family members. The tradition is both solemn and joyous, with colorful customs, pageantry and whimsy despite the somber subject. Halloween: Here are 24 trunk-or-treat events to visit in Corpus Christi area The downtown festival is organized by K Space Contemporary and Electra Art-Axis Tattoo. Live entertainment will be held on three stages such as mariachis, ballet folklórico, cultural dancers, youth performers, DJs and more. The event will also feature an art expo, a "kid's corner," an ofrenda display inside the old Ward Building, art exhibitions, food trucks and more. The fourth annual Día de los Muertos 5K and 1K Walk/Run will take place at 8 p.m. on Oct. 23 at Water's Edge Park. There will be age group awards, music and local vendors. For more information, and to purchase VIP tickets, visit diadelosmuertoscc.com . Where do I park? Several nearby streets will be no-parking zones

Corpus Christi, TX · 18d

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This Texas mansion took on eight hurricanes and won, and you can still walk through it

On the Texas Gulf Coast, where most buildings blend into the salt air and scrub, a three-story French Second Empire mansion rises above Aransas Bay on Fulton Beach Road. It has a steep mansard roof, ornate trim, and the kind of presence that makes you stop and stare. Inside, the rooms had running water, gas lighting, and central heat before most Americans had any of those things.

Rockport, TX · 18d

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Corpus Christi police, firefighters hosting Halloween event at Moore Plaza

Get your costumes ready! Corpus Christi families can enjoy treats, games, a costume contest and more at a free Halloween safety event Wednesday evening.

Corpus Christi, TX · 18d

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El Bolillo Bakery's Westside Corpus Christi plan clears City Hall

The Houston-based company plans to transform a vacant former Walgreens into a wholesale bakery, distribution center and retail bakery, creating 121 jobs.

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Spooky season in Aransas County: Halloween events in Rockport and Fulton

ROCKPORT — Multiple locations in Aransas County will offer events for Halloween, here’s a look at some of those events. Fulton Mansion’s Fright Night: Haunted Basement and History Resurrected. 317 S. Fulton Beach Road, Rockport. From 7-8 p.m. each night will be a family hour, and from...

Aransas County, TX · 19d

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Corpus Christi, Texas, bet on desalination — residents got water bans, debt, and a $1.2B mess

"The reason we were in the water crisis was because of their water usage."

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Gov. Greg Abbott, Ken Paxton to hold rallies in Corpus Christi

Gov. Greg Abbott and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton are scheduled to make stops in Corpus Christi this week as part of efforts to rally Republican voters ahead of Election Day. Abbott will hold a get-out-the-vote event Tuesday at Brewster Street Ice House in downtown Corpus Christi. The event is...

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Fulton continuing progress toward building new town hall

FULTON — The Fulton Town Council approved a resolution during its regular meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 21 to proceed with the design phase of a new town hall for the community. The town is looking at building a new town hall, which would be at the same site as...

Fulton, TX · 17d

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9 Creepy Places in Texas With Stories That Will Keep You Up at Night

Texas is big, bold, and full of tales that make your neck prickle. From old ships to lonely bridges, some spots seem to hold on to their past a little too tightly. Locals have passed down these stories for years, and each one comes with its own strange twist. Grab...

Texas · 22d

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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 · 20d

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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 · 20d

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

Corpus Christi, TX · 20d

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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

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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 · 20d

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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 · 20d

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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.