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City, county emergency planning for hurricane season
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — With all eyes on Hurricane Beryl, the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County Emergency Planning meeting Tuesday morning was packed with officials working on their game plan as the storm could impact South Texas. Everyone from the city, county and even local business and...
City of Corpus Christi Provides Update on Grass Fire Near HWY 361
Corpus Christi, TX – The City of Corpus Christi is actively working a slow-moving grass fire that has affected the beach area adjacent to Highway 361, between Newport Pass and Zahn Road. The fire has burned approximately 60 acres and is currently 80% contained. No structures are in danger, and there have been no reported injuries to firefighters or civilians.
Consider sensory-friendly fireworks for the Fourth of July
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — For those who plan to celebrate the Fourth of July with family and friends who are sensitive to the sound of fireworks or would just like to ring in the holiday mindfully, you've got options!. 3NEWS spoke with a fireworks stand operator who says there...
Looking for something to do on Fourth of July? We've got you covered.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Are you ready to celebrate Independence Day, Coastal Bend?. Well, you will have plenty of chances to do just that this week-- whether it's in Corpus Christi or a surrounding area. Here are a few celebrations you and your family should be aware of this...
'Park and Ride' with Corpus RTA for Fourth of July celebration
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The 'Mayor's Big Bang 4th of July Celebration' is getting ready to take over downtown. Part of that special takeover means many downtown streets will be closed to traffic. To avoid traffic headaches, 'the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority' is offering free rides for the...
Mayor's 4th of July Big Bang Celebration to kick off this week
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — T-minus four days and counting until the annual Corpus Christi Mayor's 4th of July Big Bang Celebration-- and we started that countdown on Domingo Live this Sunday with a visit from Mayor Paulette Guajardo herself. There will be a full roster of events throughout the...
Reassessing canals after Tropical Storm Alberto damages Padre Island homes
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — While residents are preparing for what is to remain an active tropical season, some Island homeowners are still dealing with damage from Tropical Storm Alberto. The Property Owners Association has started the clean up process which includes clearing the path of the bulkheads so that...
Heads up, these roads will be closed for the Fourth of July
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Looking ahead of Thursday's 47th annual Fourth of July Big Bang fireworks celebration here are some expected road closures in the downtown area. Beginning at 7 a.m. Thursday, northbound Shoreline Boulevard from Power Street to Cooper's Alley will be closed and southbound Shoreline Boulevard between Interstate Highway 37 and John Sartain Street will be closed.
NAACP state conference comes to Corpus Christi for first time since 2013
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas President for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Gary Bledsoe, national board members and city leaders gathered Monday to welcome the organization's annual convention to Corpus Christi. The breakfast was a part of a three-day preparation ahead of the...
Contractor already making repairs to Gypsy, Whitecap bridges on The Island
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — One by one huge rocks were dropped off of a barge and down to the bottom of the Gypsy Street canal bridge. The work being done as quickly as possible as the next major weather event looms in the Atlantic. "We did observe some scour...
Blanche Moore Drive temporarily closed for utility repairs
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Water Department is conducting utility repairs which is requiring portions of Blanche Moore Drive to temporarily close. Drivers are asked to slow down and make sure to plan your commutes to allow for additional time in case there are delays. Work is...
New improvements to American Bank Center's arena proposed for city's 2025 budget
Within the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025, the city's Economic Development is proposing that $13 million of Type A funds could help bring new changes to the American Bank Center arena.
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