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Be Aware: In Texas It’s Not The Heat…
It's sweaty weather in Texas. Bundle up in your lightest weight, white t-shirt and be prepared to sweat anyway. If you are in Texas this time of year without air conditioning, it is comparable to being in Antarctica without a heater. We perspire so we don't expire, but when is enough enough?
Search for missing 12-year-old girl expands to multiple states, including Texas
TEXAS, USA — The search for a missing girl now involves Texas and several other states. According to the Hall County Sheriff's Office in Georgia, 12-year-old Maria Gomez-Perez was last seen May 30 in her driveway, wearing a bright blue shirt. The sheriff's office, FBI, Department of Homeland Security...
CCISD approves employee pay bumps in new budget despite $20M shortfall
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Despite a $20 million budget shortfall, the Corpus Christi Independent School District school board approved a $346.5 million budget during Wednesday's meeting. The budget includes employee raises that are based on years of district service. Teachers, registered nurses and librarians do not qualify for these...
Operation Safe Return to Provide School Supplies and Safety Information
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Operation Safe Return is set for Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the American Bank Center. The event offers children the opportunity to receive necessary school supplies, obtain valuable safety information, and ensure a healthy start to the upcoming school year, according to a a statement from the Crime Reduction Unit. For more information, contact the Crime Reduction Unit at 361-886-2765.
Walk Through One Of The Most Abandoned Malls In Texas
Today, Sunrise Mall in Corpus Christi, Texas is frozen in time. Walking through it feels like stepping into a ghost town frozen in the past. Take a peek into the Sunrise Mall today. Each photo tells a piece of its story—crumbling walls, forgotten corners, and little details that show what it's like now. Whether it's a sunlit atrium or a shadowy hallway, these photos give you a real feel for what the mall looks like today.
Arte, cultura y mas: Del Mar College to host Mexican American studies event July 27
Del Mar College will offer a full day of culture and heritage during the tenth Mexican American Studies Summer Seminar on Saturday, July 27. The "Arte, Cultura y MAS" event, which is free and open to the public, features art, history and culture, touching on topics such as the experiences of farmworkers in South Texas and local Chicano movements. It will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 27 in Music Buildings A and B at Del Mar College's Heritage Campus.
Driscoll 31st Annual Pediatric Conference, July 19th & 20th
The Driscoll Children’s Hospital 31st Annual Pediatric Conference will take place this weekend at the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel. Healthcare professionals from across Texas and beyond are invited to elevate their knowledge at the two-day event. The program will offer insight on current clinical challenges within specific pediatric sub-specialties.
CCISD's 'Tech2Teach' conference to include teachers, parents and students
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Independent School District will be presenting its 10th annual 'Tech2Teach' conference about utilizing technology in the classroom July 24 and 25 at Veterans Memorial High School. New this year, parents will be able to learn alongside their kids about how to harness...
Mosquito tests positive for West Nile virus in Portland
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City of Portland officials announced Tuesday that the city will be entering a Level 3 of their public health response plan after a trapped mosquito tested positive for the West Nile virus. The mosquito was trapped on the 1100 block of Moore Avenue according to...
Falfurrias city council suspends police chief for 5 days
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Falfurrias Police Chief William Barton was temporarily suspended Monday during the city's regularly scheduled city council meeting. Barton was suspended for five days with no pay and placed on six-months probation, Falfurrias Mayor Justo Ramirez said Tuesday evening. He said since the discussion was held...
Donna residents charged in fatal McAllen shooting
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Two Donna residents have been charged with murder for a fatal McAllen shooting late Monday morning. In a Wednesday news release, McAllen police said Nathan Germain, 30, and Carmen Lizeth Valdez, 31, have been accused of shooting 36-year-old Donna resident David Martinez to death in a McAllen residence.
Judge in Hidalgo County election contest throws out votes over improper assistance
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — On May 23, when Michelle Acosta was more than seven months pregnant, she stopped by the polls in Sullivan City. Justice of the Peace Sonia Treviño was running for re-election against Ramon Segovia, a businessman from western Hidalgo County. Acosta wanted to support Treviño. Her high-risk pregnancy, however, made the trip […]
San Benito considering legal action against Houston firm
Jul. 16—SAN BENITO — City officials are considering taking legal action against an investigative firm accusing Mayor Rick Guerra and Commissioner Deborah Morales of nepotism while claiming City Manager Fred Sandoval is violating the City Charter requiring he live in town. On Tuesday, Sandoval said officials are mulling a lawsuit against Dolcefino Consulting, accusing the Houston-based firm of ...
Wow, Here’s 5 of the Biggest Drug Busts in Texas History
Texas has seen its share of drug busts, and some of them are so huge, they almost sound like something straight out of a Hollywood movie. Operations like these not only show the sheer scale of drug trafficking but also highlight the tireless efforts of law enforcement to keep dangerous substances off the streets.
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