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Family displaced after house fire on Logan Avenue
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A family is displaced after a fire broke out in their home on Logan Avenue, near Del Mar College's main campus, around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday. There were five family members inside at the time. According to Assistant Chief Billy Belyeu, while only half of the...
Family of woman hit and killed by Dallas Police squad car plans to sue department
DALLAS, Texas — The family of 20-year-old Aresly Jaramillo plans to sue the Dallas Police Department for wrongful death after she was hit and killed by a squad car heading to a call last Monday, an attorney for the family told WFAA Tuesday. The announcement was officially made on...
What city pools will be available after the summer?
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The summer session for the City of Corpus Christi's public swimming pools ended August 11 — well for most of them that is. Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Director Robert Dodd said a few pools are available to the public for the winter season and even with an additional location on the way.
North Texas parents urged to stay alert after two safety incidents involving kids reported to police
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — Editor's note: The video above is an updated version of what was initially posted, with the license plate blurred, after police said all involved individuals were minors and detectives do not believe there is a threat to the public. WFAA will update the story when new information becomes available.
Portland community celebrates Target soft-opening, opportunities coming with it
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Shoppers are celebrating the arrival of the new Target store in Portland. The official ribbon cutting was held Tuesday afternoon as the store welcomed it's first customers. Shoppers didn't waste anytime getting inside and browsing the isles; 3NEWS even spotted Portland Mayor Cathy Skurow walking...
Neighbors work to help veteran with PTSD they say is being harassed by code enforcement
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Derek Debowski said the skin on his back was still healing from burns when he received his first code-enforcement violation in 2020. The US Army veteran and Texas A&M University graduate woke up to a fire engulfing his garage in the middle of the night on March 17, 2020, burning himself when he went into the garage to try and save his dog.
Upcoming closures as spans on new Harbor Bridge inch closer to connecting
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — You may have noticed recently that the spans across the ship channel are getting closer to connecting for the new Harbor Bridge. The south interchange of I-37 will close at 9 p.m. Tuesday and will reopen by about 5 a.m. Wednesday. This will be happening intermittently over the next six weeks.
Construction to widen SH 361 could begin in 2030, TxDOT says; environmental study is now underway
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The new Texas Department of Transportation District Engineer for the Corpus Christi area tells 3NEWS an environmental study currently is being done as part of a plan to widen State Hwy. 361. Walsh was introduced at Tuesday's regularly-scheduled Corpus Christi City Council meeting as the...
Why are teachers leaving Corpus Christi classrooms?
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Another topic in our back-to-school series is the issue of teacher retention. In our deep dive, we heard personal testimony from one educator who dedicated 24 years of her life to teaching Coastal Bend students. She told 3NEWS the profession took a toll on her health.
Memorial helps Vietnam veterans remember their comrades, sacrifices
ST FRANCIS, Minn. — This month marks 60 years since the international confrontation that brought the United States into the Vietnam War. It also marks six decades of a rocky relationship between Vietnam veterans and their home front. Many soldiers faced an icy reception when they came home. The...
Suspects fire several rounds into Armon Bay Apartments early Tuesday morning
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Police released new details about a shooting that took place at the Armon Bay Apartments early Tuesday morning. Authorities said they were called to the 6900 block of S. Padre Island Drive near Nile Drive and Missouri Street for a report of shots being fired into and around a unit at the apartment complex.
Community members mourn Dwayne Johnson's death at vigil Monday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect that while two Corpus Christi Police Department officers responded to the call and are on administrative leave, only one officer fired at Johnson. Friends and family gathered at the O'Reilly's Auto Parts parking lot Monday evening...
Scammers looking to take advantage of college students as the new school year begins
TEXAS, USA — As the new school year begins, college students step onto campus ready to take on the new year. The scammers are also out their as well, ready to take advantage of their excitement. It's been happening more and more often. Scammers have already been pounding the...
London ISD breaks ground on new Early Childhood Learning Center
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On Monday London ISD held a groundbreaking ceremony for their Early Childhood Learning Center, expected to open for the 2025-2026 school year. The learning center is expected to house 14 classrooms, a cafeteria, gym and library for pre-K and kinder students. Superintedent Dr. Bill Chapman...
Austin teacher sleeping in car, hoping to raise money for a home
AUSTIN, Texas — An Austin teacher started a GoFundMe to help him afford somewhere to live after he has been sleeping in his car for over a month. "This is as far as I can go, and I just kick my feet on the side of the pedals," Bill Atkinson explained as he showed KVUE how he sleeps in his car.
Nueces County leaders prepare for Wednesday's budget workshop
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County leaders are set to meet Wednesday for a workshop to go over the new proposed budget. It’s a meeting county leader say they are not taking lightly, as they still work to cope with the budget deficit caused by newly risen property valuations from local industry.
City of Aransas Pass receives grant to repair popular nature boardwalk
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Aransas Pass has received a grant from the Coastal Bend Bays and Estuaries Program to make repairs -- possibly completely replace -- the nature boardwalk at the Aquatic Center on 400 East Johnson Avenue. The boardwalk is a place many residents and...
'We're not supposed to be here' | American Airlines passenger describes being stranded in The Bahamas after plane gets diverted in viral TikTok
MIAMI — Passengers on an American Airlines (AA) flight were left stranded overnight in The Bahamas after the domestic flight was diverted. In a now-viral TikTok, AA passenger Dimas Henriquez stood in an airport terminal in The Bahamas and described being trapped for hours. He said his domestic flight from Puerto Rico (U.S. territory) to Miami was diverted.
Aransas Pass school bus drivers get safety briefing from DPS before first day back
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Many school bus drivers in Aransas Pass were getting their buses ready for the beginning of school which starts on Wednesday. They also received a refresher course on safety from local DPS Trooper Sgt. Rob Mallory. "You guys as school bus drivers, you have the...
Local NAACP chapter requests thorough investigation for teen shot in officer involved shooting Sunday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Family members identified the 18-year-old man who was shot and ultimately killed by Corpus Christi Police Department officers early Sunday morning on the corner of Everhart Road and Burney Drive as Dwayne Johnson. Family members have scheduled a vigil for 7:30 p.m. Monday to honor...
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