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Back to School giveaway in honor of Ray H.S. teen fatally shot in February
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Local teens and family members are coming together to host 'Drew's World Back to School Giveaway'. The event is in honor of Andrew Lee Garza, the 15-year-old Ray High School student who was shot and killed on Monitor Street back in February. A 16-year-old teen...
Port of Corpus Christi announces second quarter 2024 volumes
Port of Corpus Christi customers moved 50.1 million tons through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the second quarter of 2024, a 1.7 percent increase over the same period in 2023. In Q2 2024, the Port of Corpus Christi saw increases in crude oil, break bulk and agricultural commodity shipments...
Buy a Blizzard and benefit Driscoll’s RGV children’s hospital
Cool off and do a good deed. That’s the idea as Dairy Queens in the Rio Grande Valley and Corpus Christi areas will be donating 50% of all Blizzard sales to Driscoll Children’s Hospital on Thursday. Dairy Queen in partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospital are giving back...
The city asked for a loan to finance its desalination plant. Here's what the state said.
A desalination plant proposed in Corpus Christi has been approved for millions of dollars in state loans for its development. Late Tuesday morning, the Texas Water Development Board gave the nod to awarding as much as $535 million to help finance its construction at the city’s Inner Harbor site located on a 14-acre...
Feral hogs threaten endangered species at PINS
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Padre Island National Seashore or 'PINS' is home to many animals, but recently spotted wild hogs are overstaying their welcome and causing concern for endangered species. "So, we have noticed the uptick of the presence of feral swine in the park as well as the...
Turner Industries named to "Friends Circle" for hospital donation
Turner Industries was recognized as a 2023 honoree by Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. The recognition honors local donors who have given at a specific level in support of the hospital and the children receiving treatment. Turner was added to the hospital’s "Friends Circle" donor wall as part of its efforts.
Vote for top OL in Corpus Christi area entering 2024 Texas high school football season
Who is the Coastal Bend's top offensive lineman entering the 2024 Texas high school football season? The Caller-Times released a list of five linemen to watch this week and now it is your turn to vote. Make your selection of the Corpus Christi area's best lineman and be sure to...
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