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Woman shot 3 times by estranged husband pens warning from hospital to others in abusive relationships
ARLINGTON, Texas — Editor's note: The video published above is a WFAA report from June 18 about the shooting. The victim at the center of an Arlington Police officer-involved shooting on June 9 is speaking for the first time, and her words serve as a powerful warning to anyone in an abusive relationship.
4 dead, multiple others shot outside Arkansas grocery store, authorities confirm
FORDYCE, Ark. — Authorities in Fordyce responded to a shooting outside of a local grocery store where multiple victims were shot on Friday, the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office confirmed. Police said the incident happened at the Mad Butcher grocery store around 11:38 a.m. on Friday. Arkansas State Police have...
TRAFFIC ALERT: South Staples Street near Curtis Clark traffic temporarily being rerouted
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — South Staples Street, near Curtis Clark, is temporarily closed after an 18-wheeler reportedly clipped an AEP-Texas power line and an AT&T cable fiber line, tilting the pole slightly and a forcing linemen to come out and perform repairs. Corpus Christi Police Department officers said linemen...
Padre Island National Seashore turtle release cancelled
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Padre Island National Seashore is cancelling its sea turtle release Saturday. The announcement comes after the Gulf-facing beaches were temporarily closed due to the impacts of Tropical Storm Alberto. One of the closures includes Malaquite Beach, which is where the release was scheduled to take...
NAS-CC North Gate closed because of debris, water on Ocean Drive
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — NAS-Corpus Christi’s North Gate will be closed Friday because of water and storm debris on Ocean Drive. All traffic entering or exiting the base will be directed to the main South Gate on NAS Drive, but access is allowed to Stark College and Seminary.
Tropical Storm Alberto leaves popular Padre Island bar under water
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — You can find one of the most popular places over bridge under the bridge, but after Tropical Storm Alberto, the Packery Bar and Grill is under the water!. It's a hot spot for Island residents and visitors alike that they'll be missing out on until...
Damage on Gypsy Street bridge sparks concern for Island residents
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City administrators are working to address the concerns many on The Island have had over the condition of the Gypsy Street bridge, located just down from Whitecap. The City admits it needs to do some work to keep this bridge from becoming a bigger problem...
Corpus Christi Fire Department perform welfare checks on North Beach, offer voluntary evacuation assistance
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — North Beach is no stranger to flooding, and with high waters filling the streets as a result of Tropical Storm Alberto, residents could be seen wading the streets on foot. "Very high, and now we're all stuck out here," Houston native Riri said when she...
Repair work begins on broken pavement at South Staples Street, Baldwin Boulevard
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Repairs are underway to what looked like a possible sinkhole spotted Thursday on South Staples Street near Baldwin Boulevard. City of Corpus Christi officials said Friday that emergency utility repairs are underway to a wastewater manhole. The broken repair conduit will require fixes which include...
Tips to minimize storm damage
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As the city assess the damage after the first named tropical storm of hurricane season, here are a few more tips to protect and prepare your home against future major weather events. Plant tree's away from your home to keep any damage to a minimum.
How to be an ally to the LGBTQIA+ community
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — When Script Journey Marketing and Writing Consultants owner Michael Quintana started his masters degree in San Jose, California, he felt like a fish out of water. He was starting his first day of school with classmates much older than him in a town thousands of...
Sandi's Diner gets water damage from Tropical Storm Alberto
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Thanks to Tropical Storm Alberto there will likely be a lot of rooftops being repaired over the next few weeks. 3NEWS visited Sandi's Diner at Weber Road and South Staples Street where the water is still coming down through the roof. "Yesterday morning when the...
Texas State Aquarium plans to reopen Friday; USS Lexington remains closed
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas State Aquarium plans to reopen Friday and the USS Lexington will remain closed because of flooding on North Beach, which began Wednesday and worsened Thursday as rain continued to fall. Aquarium officials said they plan to keep a close eye on conditions as...
National Hurricane Center confirms Rockport-Fulton tornado, couple's home shows the aftermath
ROCKPORT, Texas — The National Hurricane Center confirmed to 3NEWS on Thursday that a weak tornado hit the Rockport-Fulton area Wednesday evening. The storm caused minor damage, uplifting a few carports and sheds and damaging the roof of one home. Most of the homes and buildings in the area -- and even the RVs -- were spared.
One of the men charged with killing 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray tried to escape, neighbor says
HOUSTON — Two men have been charged with capital murder in the death of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray, the Houston Police Department announced Thursday. Franklin Jose Peña Ramos, 26, and Johan Jose Rangel Martinez, 21, were seen on surveillance video with the girl before she was found dead in a north Houston creek early Monday.
U.S. 181 reopens Thursday morning following Tropical Storm Alberto impacts
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — 9:45 AM: U.S. 181 has reopened, per authorities with the Portland PD. Authorities with TxDOT and the police department told 3NEWS that wind and rain from Tropical Storm Alberto caused a powerline to fall in the roadway between 1-2 a.m. on Thursday morning. The highway was originally expected to be closed for several more hours while police directed traffic and worked to keep AEP crews safe.
Formerly homeless LGBTQ+ woman turns hurt into a haven for others
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Marilena Garza is a familiar face out where she distributes food and water to individuals experiencing homelessness. The people who congregate have come to know and trust her — because she was once in their shoes. "No, I wasn't living under a bridge for...
Uncertain future for Driscoll Health Plan threatens vital care for thousands of South Texas residents
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On Wednesday the Driscoll Health Plan gave a status update for program that could potentially shut down in September of next year. It's a move that would disrupt healthcare to thousands of South Texas residents who rely on the coverage, which includes local resident Melissa Velasco whose daughter, April, has a rare genetic disease called Kabuki syndrome.
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