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Here's how you'll know where your City Council candidates' names will be on the ballot.
With 31 candidates vying for a spot on the Corpus Christi City Council, how their names line up on the ballot can matter – at least, according to some candidates. Friday, city officials held their traditional ballot drawing, in which candidates draw numbers for where their name will appear on the ballot. The largest...
Woman faces charges in death of 22-month-old child left in hot car in Corpus Christi
Bond has been set for a 33-year-old woman who was arrested Tuesday after her child was found dead inside of a vehicle that was parked outside of Browne Middle School in Corpus Christi. Hilda Ann Adame was booked into the Nueces County Jail Tuesday night, hours after her 22-month-old child was found unconscious inside the vehicle on the school grounds at 4301 Schanen Blvd., where Adame works as an employee of Communities in Schools. ...
Port of Corpus Christi will no longer pursue La Quinta desalination location
"There's no need for the port to continue looking at the La Quinta facility," says Port of Corpus Christi CEO Kent Britton after withdrawing permits for the potential desalination location.
NOAA’s Long-Range Winter Forecast Details Odds for Icy Weather in Texas
HOUSTON, Texas (KPEL News) - It's hot in Texas, and after a long and brutal summer, it would be very understandable if Texans were looking forward to a colder - and possibly icier - winter. The bad news? The National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its long-range forecast, and it...
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
What to Know About Texas Corporal Punishment Laws
Illinois just banned corporal punishment in all schools and it became just the fifth state to do so. It's 2024 and only five states in the country have banned corporal punishment- and Texas is not one of them. Corporal punishment refers to the use of physical force with the intention...
TxDOT launches "Drive Sober. No Regrets" drunk driving prevention campaign
TEXAS, USA — The Texas Department of Transportation announced the launch of its "Drive Sober. No Regrets" campaign. With Labor Day weekend happening next week, TxDOT is encouraging Texans not to drink and drive by launching its statewide "Drive Sober. No Regrets" drunk driving prevention campaign. They're reminding Texans not to drink and drive, and to always choose a sober ride, such as a designated driver or taking advantage of rideshare and taxi services, public transportation or staying in one location until they're sober enough to drive.
Texas Lottery Confirms Big Money Winner in Mega Millions Drawing on Friday
Someone in Texas is waking up one million dollars richer, as Texas Lottery officials confirmed one of the big winners of the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, August 23, 2024, came from a ticket bought in Abilene.
Harris Co. Fugitive Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Immigrants List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to Zelaya-Ponce’s arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
Parents Are Furious After Texas School Allegedly Misplaces Child
It is the second week of school for the Killeen Independent School District. Unfortunately, there have already been some disturbing moments with a child who attends Reese’s Creek Elementary. A concerned parent reached out to me and explained a horrifying episode. The mother (Kristina Case) of the six-year-old girl stated that the Killeen Independence School District allegedly mishandled transportation for her daughter. This Texas mother said she couldn’t find her daughter for at least 15 minutes and not only did this put her into a complete panic but how she felt Reese Creek Elementary handled it was completely coldhearted and careless. .
Everything Costs: Would Texans Tolerate Bag Or To-Go Container Fees?
A TikTok video recently went viral of a woman complaining about a 10-cent bag fee on her Chic-fil-A order. She was outraged and threatened Chic-fil-a: "Count your days." However, it wasn't Chic-fil-a's fault she got the bag upcharge, it's local law in her town. It went into effect this past January but I suppose this is the first time she noticed.
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