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Corpus Christi Parks Department issues two temporary closures
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two temporary closures from the Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department this week. One is the Bayfront Park Fountain, it closed Wednesday for repairs. At this time, it is unclear when repairs will be completed. The department will notify the public as soon as repairs are finished, and the fountain reopens.
Friends, community raising funds to support family after Georgia college student's stabbing death
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The friends and community of Tiana Dye are raising funds to support her family after the 21-year-old Clayton County native's tragic stabbing death in Alabama. Dye, who was a rising senior at Alabama State University in Montgomery, was stabbed on July 14 and was sent to...
Traffic Alert: Everhart Road Project enters Phase 1C
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Work on the Everhart Road Project will extend its worksite starting on Thursday. The 1C phase will be done concurrently with Phase 1B and Phase 2. Work will extend the current work from Burney Drive to the intersection at McArdle Road. The southbound lanes will...
Sea turtle hatchling release set for Friday morning
Call the Hatchling Hotline at (361) 949-7163 before you drive out to the seashore to make sure the release is happening. The hotline is a recorded message you can call anytime day or night. Hatchling releases may be cancelled if the turtles have not hatched on the expected date, due...
Jared Hunt GoFundMe will fund or support at least four scholarships and organizations, dad says
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Four organizations have been identified to benefit from the GoFundMe established in Jared Hunt's name, his father Jeff told 3NEWS on Thursday afternoon. A GoFundMe honoring the memory of the 25-year-old Calallen High School graduate -- one of the men killed in a Port Aransas...
Car crashes through fence of Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in 2-vehicle accident
3NEWS Chief Photographer Preston West was gathering information on a high-speed 18-wheeler chase when he noticed the accident. Corpus Christi police at the scene confirmed that the crash was not part of the chase. One of the drivers on scene told 3NEWS she is grateful, because her child was in...
Odem Little League facing lack of funding
ODEM, Texas — For generations, the Odem Little League has called the Jesse Rodriquez Senior Sports Complex home, however the organization is now facing a lack of funding, making it difficult for them to upgrade the fields. Over 200 children play during baseball season and another 100 children play...
31-year-old in custody after lengthy high-speed chase in stolen vehicle
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Preston Wright, 31, of Orange Grove is in custody after a high-speed chase in a stolen 2008 Peterbilt truck tractor took law enforcement across several city limits Wednesday, according to DPS Sgt. Rob Mallory. Wright has been transported to the San Patricio County Jail and...
Caleb Harris' parents say remains found in wastewater station are his
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi police officials have confirmed with 3NEWS that the human remains found at the wastewater station near Ennis Joslin Road "most likely" belong to missing Texas A&M-Corpus Christi student Caleb Harris. Harris has been missing since March 4 and was last seen at his...
Almost 1000 new homes to be built on city's westside
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A new home development is planned for the city's westside with almost a thousand homes to be constructed. It's the first major home development in decades in this part of the city as leaders look for ways to expand and grow. The site for the...
Some homeowners consider dropping their insurance as premiums increase
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — This week, the Insurance Information Institute reported that for every dollar taken in during 2023, insurers paid out almost $1.11 in claims and expenses – a cost that will likely be passed on to the consumer. As home insurance premiums go up, so does...
DMC TexPREP summer camp students put STEM knowledge to the test
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Tensions were high Wednesday morning as middle schoolers in Del Mar College's TexPREP summer camp put their STEM knowledge to the test with robot races and bridge breaking battles!. The six-week summer camp and is geared towards potential first-generation college students interested in science, technology,...
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...
'This was my best friend that got killed' | Death row inmate's loved ones, private investigator, calling for exoneration
BLOUNT COUNTY, Tenn. — Thirty-two years ago, Tennessee investigators found the bodies of siblings Tommy Griffin and Connie Branham. They also found a burned-out car and a burned trailer connected to the crimes in Blount and Sevier counties. Gary Wayne Sutton, and his uncle, James Dellinger, were eventually convicted...
Water Boil update: Food bank to distribute cases of water to Mathis residents
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coastal Bend Food Bank is set to distribute cases of water to the public in light of a water-boil notice issued for Mathis residents and water customers on Wednesday. The distribution will take place at the Public Works Building at 205 N. Nueces at...
San Diego firefighter died in car accident on way to work, department says
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The San Diego Fire Department announced the death of one of their firefighters on Wednesday. Matthew R. Sendejo was in a fatal car accident on his way to work last Friday. Sendejo was a 9-year veteran firefighter and a dedicated member of the department. SDFF...
T-MISD superintendent welcomes students back to school
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Happy First Day of School to Tuloso-Midway students!. T-MISD Superintendent Steve VanMatre told 3NEWS he was ready to greet all the Cherokees and Warriors back to campus just in time to see a slate of improvements being made across the district. Those improvements and renovations...
Community engagement vehicle to bring CCPD closer to community
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — You might be seeing a new mobile workstation from the Corpus Christi Police Department around town. That's because the department unveiled their new community engagement vehicle on Wednesday morning, saying the can will be a crucial feature at various community-wide events like Buc Days, Beach to Bay, 4th of July celebrations, Neighborhood Night Out, and many others.
Coastal Bend Blood Center: Who will you vote for in 'Boots or Badges' life-saving competition?
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It’s time again for the Boots or Badges Blood Drive!. Ashley Ramirez with the Coastal Bend Blood Center joined us to talk about the dire need for Type-O during the summer months. "Every summer we see this," said Ramirez. "It's extremely stressful--if someone is...
Stabbing victim now in stable condition after Wednesday morning attack
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Corpus Christi Police Department officer was waived down by a pair of witnesses early Wednesday morning near Water's Edge Park. The reason? They said a man had been stabbed just before 4:15 a.m. The 47-year-old victim has been reported to now be in stable...
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