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Chief Deputy Jaime Garza confirmed that four individuals were on board the aircraft at the time of the incident.
The Series 2025 bonds will provide approximately $181 million in funding for capital projects across all four utility divisions.
The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department has taken proactive measures in response to the Stage 3 drought by implementing conservation strategies to support over 200 recently planted trees, which require ongoing irrigation for optimal growth.
If cited, you could be fined up to $2,000 per package of fireworks.
Corpus Christi Solid Waste Service announced a substantial decline in its recycling contamination rate, dropping from 34% to 27%.
As part of the dedication ceremony, NVID Deputy Chief H. Bowers presented Almanza’s widow, Irma, with a newly designed Detective Badge.
The City’s Vector Control Unit will take action to deal with the abundance of mosquitoes brought on by the recent heavy rains.
CCW maintains its designation as a Superior Public Water System by the Texas Commission of Environmental Quality.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel found the residence fully engulfed in flames.
Seawater desalination provides a drought-proof water supply by converting seawater into fresh drinking water through advanced treatment processes.
The data presented showed that both the violent crime rate and property crime rate had decreased in four out of the five council districts over the past five years.
The postponement is intended to provide the Port with additional time to engage with stakeholders and further evaluate the potential impacts on nearby neighborhoods.
To reach this goal for all 22 units, the city of Corpus Christi needs to add 86 more firefighters, bringing the total to 541.
The proposed housing study is an initiative to guide the Corpus Christi Housing Finance Corporation towards more informed and effective housing solutions.
This collaboration will form a dedicated task force that will focus on combatting illegal activities, with emphasis on human smuggling and the sale and distribution of narcotics in the region.
The City of Corpus Christi also does not provide funding to the Corpus Christi Housing Authority.
The Corpus Christi Fire Department held a hose uncoupling ceremony to commemorate the completion of Fire Station #3.
The funding for these systems comes from the Fleet Equipment Replacement Fund, the General Fund, and the Crime Control and Prevention District Fund, amounting to $350,745.
Melinda Martinez, age 58, was last seen in December 2024. Melinda suffers from early stages of dementia.
This change, which will affect all transactions including parking, box office sales, and concessions, will take effect on Tuesday, July 1.
Visitors can borrow life jackets at no cost and return them after use, ensuring water safety equipment is available to everyone, regardless of whether they own flotation devices.
Residents can be assured that water service continues, and the City is taking all necessary steps to address the issue.
Over 9,000 runners and hundreds of spectators will participate in the event, one of the largest relay marathons in the United States.
Upon arrival, first responders discovered an unoccupied vehicle fully engulfed in flames. Firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the blaze.
On Sunday, May 25, 2025, a fire occurred at Texas A&M University Kingsville Memorial Student Union Building, resulting in smoke damage to the west wing.
The City of Kingsville will join more than 4,900 participating locations in laying wreaths during Wreaths Across America Day in December.
Due to ongoing drought conditions across Texas, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) informed the City of Corpus Christi that there was insufficient water supply in the Lower Colorado River.
The first-ever One Water Summit will bring together nearly 350 water and wastewater professionals at the American Bank Center on May 22-23.
This day is dedicated to honor the brave men and women who serve in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard.
Nicole was last seen leaving her residence in the 900 block of Airport Rd., on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at approximately 4:45 am.
Upon arrival, the male attempted to evade contact by hiding, and once detained, provided officers with false identifying information.
The Kingsville Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect caught on video and believed to be connected to multiple acts of criminal mischief that occurred throughout the city during the evening hours.
This is an active and ongoing investigation.
The equipment had been reported stolen from a job site in Corpus Christi.
Corpus currently has an active warrant of arrest for Theft (State Jail Felony).
The Fugitive Apprehension Unit includes investigators, criminal analysts, administrative assistants, and a command staff.
Sheriff Joseph “Guy” Baker announced today the arrest of two individuals in connection with the homicide that occurred on June 2, 2025.
Members of the public are urged to review the list and report any information that could help locate these individuals.
When questioned about his presence at the storage facility, Gonzalez claimed he was renting a unit and returning items.
A perimeter was set, and SWAT, HNT, and the Drone Unit were called to the scene.
The state Senate’s version of the bill would infuse $500 million over the next two years into projects filmed in Texas.
Directors, producers and actors say better incentives in other states pull projects away from Texas, which is losing out on millions of dollars.
Gov. Greg Abbott’s response is “Bye. Don’t come back.”