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Cheniere donates $10,000 for Taft VFD renovation

TAFT — Interior construction has begun at the Taft Volunteer Fire Department station at 502 Victoria Ave. after Cheniere Energy donated workers and $10,000 toward the project. Construction began on Nov. 11, and the work will be completed in phases. It is expected to finish by early 2027, according...

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Arrest made in Corpus Christi crash that killed pedestrian Diana Salinas Olvera

Clyde Durbin, 23, was arrested and charged with collision involving injury after a woman was struck and killed last week on Weber Road and O'Day Parkway.

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Pirates ease past Bulldogs for bi-district win

The Sinton Pirates made quick work of their first-round playoff opponent on Thursday night, defeating Lyford in the bi-district round. Sinton defeated the Bulldogs 28-7 on Nov. 12 at Pirate Stadium in Sinton, moving on to the area round. It is the eighth consecutive season the Pirates have advanced to the area around.

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Car crashes into Flour Bluff surf shop Thursday night

A car crashed into Wind & Wave Watersports in Flour Bluff on Thursday night, damaging the front of the longtime surf and kayak shop.

Corpus Christi, TX · 15h

KRIS 6 News

Odem braces for economic hit from proposed I-69 bypass

Odem could lose up to $5.46M annually in business output if a proposed I-69 bypass diverts highway traffic around the city.

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Odem native dies during military training at Virginia Army base

According to A Fort Lee spokesperson, Army Private Nicholas Chavira was found dead the morning of October 29. They say no foul play is suspected.

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'Death trap' stretch of Texas highway now has a lower speed limit

Locals have called it a 'death trap.' After a series of deadly crashes, officials are lowering the speed limit on this South Texas coastal highway. Here's where.

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Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Coastal Bend bi-district high school football previews, predictions

Here is a look at the top high school football games in and around Corpus Christi to keep an eye on in the first week of the Texas high school football playoffs, plus predictions from the Caller-Times sports staff. You can find the full schedule of bi-district playoff games here. TIME TO VOTE: Vote now for the Caller-Times High School Athlete of the Week for Nov. 2-7, presented by Apple Dental Center Class 5A Division I McAllen Memorial at Veterans Memorial When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 Where: Buc Stadium Records: McAllen Memorial 5-5, 4th place District 16-5A DI; Veterans Memorial 9-1, 1st place District 15-5A DI Last week: McAllen Memorial 47, Donna North 0; Veterans Memorial 46, Harlingen South 3 Broadcast: Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com Players to watch: Veterans Memorial — RB Zhi'Yeair Lofton, RB Andrew Charlebois, QB Aaron Hinojosa, WR Ryker Hinojosa Predictions Quinton Martinez: Veterans Memorial defense has been stout. Veterans Memorial 31, McAllen Memorial 10 Rey Castillo: The Eagles take care of buisness at home to advance. Veterans Memorial 42, McAllen Memorial 14 La Joya Palmview at Carroll When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 Where: Cabaniss Multipurpose Stadium Records: La Joya Palmview 6-4, 3rd place District 16-5A

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Arredondo’s jury trial moved from Uvalde to Corpus Christi

Jury selection begins Feb. 22 for the former Uvalde school district police chief’s trial. He is charged for his response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School.

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Downpours to drench Texas, including Dallas and Houston, this weekend

The same storm responsible for bringing drenching rain and heavy mountain snow to parts of California to close out the week will take aim at the southern parts of the Plains, and especially Texas, later this weekend through early next week. The rain will be mostly beneficial in areas that...

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Corpus Christi high school football playoff scores, live updates

Follow the Caller-Times for coverage of the bi-district round of the UIL Texas high school football playoffs in Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend here!. Thursday game we are covering Laredo Cigarroa at Ray, 7 p.m. — Quinton Martinez on X ( @qmartinez ), Instagram ( @qmartinezsports ) and TikTok ( @qnmartinez ) Friday games we are covering Tuloso-Midway at Alice, 7 p.m. — Rey Castillo on X ( @reycastillo361 ), Instagram ( @reycastillosports ) Ben Bolt vs. Three Rivers, 7 p.m. — Quinton Martinez on X ( @qmartinez ), Instagram ( @qmartinezsports ) and TikTok ( @qnmartinez ) Bi-district Coastal Bend high school football scoreboard .oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } Follow Rey Castillo and Quinton Martinez of the Caller-Times for coverage of high school football throughout the 2026 season. This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Corpus Christi high school football playoff scores, live updates

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Street Flooding and Severe Storms Threaten Houston, San Antonio and Corpus Christi Sunday as Stormy El Niño Pattern Brings 80 Percent Rain Chances

HOUSTON — After a stretch of pleasant fall weather, Southeast Texas is heading into a big pattern change this weekend. The stormy El Niño pattern expected for fall, winter and spring is starting to take shape. Street flooding is possible anywhere in Southeast Texas on Sunday, and severe storms are possible south of Interstate 10.

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Gregory council declares mayor’s office vacant

GREGORY — The Gregory City Council voted 5-0 on Nov. 9 to declare the mayor’s office vacant, ruling Mayor Estella Boyes missed three consecutive regular meetings without complying with the city’s absentee policy. According to the City of Gregory Council Absentee Policy, a member’s office will be...

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Corpus Christi’s Habeeb family looks back on 70 years behind the counter

Habeeb’s Jewelers marks 70 years in Corpus Christi. Linda Habeeb shares the family story, from her father’s start in 1956 to the three-sister shops still open today.

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Order your Thanksgiving pies from one of these 14 Corpus Christi spots

Dessert is a crucial part of a Thanksgiving feast, and these 14 Corpus Christi businesses are ready to take your order. Consider picking up your apple, blueberry, pecan or pumpkin pies from one of these spots. Plan ahead: Make plans to attend these holiday events in the Coastal Bend Andy's Kitchen: Offers apple, blueberry, buttermilk, chocolate fudge, fudge, pecan, pumpkin and Toll House (cookie dough) pies. Located at 5802 S. Staples St. Call 361-993-0251 to order. Artisan Haus Bakery & Bistro: Offers apple, chocolate cream, Dutch blueberry, Dutch cherry, Dutch peach, pecan and pumpkin pies. Located at 4141 S. Staples St. Call 361-229-5230 to order. Bill Miller Bar-B-Q: Offers apple, coconut meringue, lemon meringue, pecan and pumpkin pies. Order at billmillerbbq.com . Central Kitchen: Offers apple crumble, key lime, pecan and pumpkin pies. Located at 320 Lomax St. Order at centralkitchencc.com . Cracker Barrel: Offers apple streusel, cinnamon roll and pumpkin pies. Located at 4229 S. Padre Island Drive. Order at crackerbarrel.com . Fika: Offers berry crumble, brown butter pecan, cardamom apple and pumpkin pies. Located at 4411 S. Alameda St. Order at fikacc.com . Golden Corral: Offers apple, pecan and pumpkin pies. Located at 5901 S. Padre Island Drive.

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South Texas WWII veteran shares his side of history after nearly 80 years

José Noé Mendez celebrated his 101st birthday flying over South Texas in a Boeing PT-17 Stearman biplane. It's an aircraft type he once helped maintain before his years of active service during World War II. "I had experience in flying before," he said. "I didn't get the license,...

Corpus Christi, TX · 2d

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Where Kids Eat Free in Corpus Christi

A family getaway to Corpus Christi doesn't have to come with a big price tag, especially when it comes to dining out. From casual coastal hangouts to family-friendly restaurants serving up local favorites, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a meal without stretching your vacation budget. Even better, several restaurants offer specials where kids can eat free, making it easier to treat the whole family to a delicious meal while saving a little along the way.

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Senior Living Center offers opportunity to help seniors during the holidays

Do you want to make a senior's day during the holidays? Solstice Senior Living is offering a chance to connect with residents and fulfill their Christmas wishes.