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TxDOT: Residents should stay prepared as Hurricane Beryl approaches Coastal Bend
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As Beryl approaches the Coastal Bend, TxDOT is urging residents to prepare for the storm with its overhead digital signs on the roads. The signs display an alert message telling people to "make preparations." Rickey Dailey with TxDOT advises everyone to have a plan, know...
BERYL CLOSURES: Clinics, schools, entertainment
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As Beryl approaches the Coastal Bend, facilities are making changes to their schedules to ensure safety. Stay with this story for updates on additional closures. ER 24/7 Rockport: (400 Enterprise Blvd, Rockport) closed Sunday, reopens Monday. ER 24/7 Northwest: (13725 Northwest Blvd, Corpus Christi) resumes...
Beryl is headed toward Corpus Christi and the city's out of free sandbags. Now what?
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The city of Corpus Christi ran out of sandbags a little over an hour into Friday's distribution, with a line of people still waiting for supplies. While distributions are happening in other areas of the Coastal Bend, most are limited to residents of specific counties or cities. So what can you do if you missed out Friday morning?
Do you know how much storm surge inundation it takes to flood your home?
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Tropical storm and hurricane watches are expected to be issued by the National Hurricane Center later today. This update would likely include a storm surge forecast. Storm surge happens when strong wind blows across the ocean. Water is then pushed by the wind toward the...
Hurricane warnings issued for the Coastal Bend
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — This is the update from 10pm Saturday. HURRICANE WATCHES and HURRICANE WARNINGS are in effect for most of the Texas Gulf Coast. A hurricane warning means hurricane conditions are possible within 36 hours. TROPICAL STORM WARNINGS are also in effect for our coastal counties. Tropical...
Crash claims life of 76-year-old woman in Jim Wells county
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A 76-year-old woman is dead following a Tuesday single-vehicle crash in Jim Wells County. An Orange Grove man was driving a 2010 Lincoln MKT at about 10:18 p.m. Wednesday, stated DPS Public Information Sgt. Harold "Rob" Mallory in a news release Friday, when he took a curve on US Business 281 near Alice too fast.
Man killed in shooting on Buford street identified
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An 18-year-old man found dead in the street June 28 was identified Friday. The Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office said Dylan Brower is the man who was found in the 2600 block of Buford near 23rd Street at about 12:29 a.m. A 15-year-old boy also...
Latest Hurricane Beryl track shows likelihood of another landfall in South Texas or Northern Mexico
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — New this morning the National Hurricane Center is planning on issuing Hurricane and Tropical Storm Watches for a portion of South Texas and the Northern Mexico Gulf Coast. Confidence is growing for landfall in this region and models continue to show more agreement and become more consistent.
Hurricane Beryl evacuation routes from South Texas
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A voluntary evacuation of the Coastal Bend could start Friday and Saturday ahead of Hurricane Beryl. The latest tracks show Beryl moving north and growing stronger ahead of landfall. The shift would bring it almost parallel to the Texas Gulf Coast. That could make pinpointing...
City's Hurricane Beryl sandbag distribution runs out an hour in Friday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The city of Corpus Christi ran out of sandbags a little after an hour after distribution started Friday. Hurricane Beryl's potential effects on Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend had people lined up in their vehicles outside the City Service Center on Ayers Street near Holly Road before daylight.
Lego convention showcases unique creations as some participants raise money for charities
AUSTIN, Texas — A group of Lego builders is not only getting to showcase their work this weekend, but some are also using an event as an opportunity to raise money for a cause. The Brick Rodeo Lego Convention is happening this weekend in North Austin at the Renaissance...
Direction to Success: Girls Summer Leadership Camp is being offered in July
Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend, This One’s For The Gals, and Buc Days are teaming up. to provide young girls the chance to participate in Gulf Coast Growth Ventures’ 2024 Girls. Summer Leadership Camp. All high school girls, from Freshmen to Seniors, are invited for a...
Tracking Hurricane Beryl: Storm makes landfall near Tulum as a Category 2 hurricane
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Beryl moved onshore near Tulum, Mexico with 110 mph winds. The peak sustained wind was 110 mph and the central pressure sat at 975 MB. Beryl briefly intensified to a category 3 hurricane before landfall but weakened again before landfall this morning. The latest forecast...
Fiery overnight crash on I-37 near Mathis sends two people to the hospital
SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, Texas — Two people were taken to the hospital following a major crash involving just south of Mathis overnight. The San Patricio County Sheriff's Office said that shortly before 11 p.m. on Thursday, an 18-wheeler travelling on State Hwy. 188 went over the overpass and crashed down onto Interstate 37, causing three other vehicles to hit it.
Firefighters prepare for potential fireworks-related fires on Fourth of July
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Fireworks are a staple on the Fourth of July, but they are not allowed to be set off in the Corpus Christi city limits. The beach and sand dunes are the most common areas people light off fireworks on Padre Island, according to fire officials. It can quickly create a dangerous situation.
Corpus Christi Fire Department discusses city preparedness for Hurricane Beryl
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Officials with the City of Corpus Christi are closely monitoring Hurricane Beryl's path and making preparations to ensure the safety of citizens. Corpus Christi Fire Chief Brandon Wade said that the city is constantly getting updates from the National Weather Service about the storm. "Community...
Port Aransas police plan for safe holiday weekend
PORT ARANSAS, Texas — Fourth of July celebrations are underway in Port Aransas but despite the uncertainty of Hurricane Beryl, local businesses are experiencing a record-breaking number of visitors. In his first week as Port Aransas' police chief, James Stokes said he's going above and beyond to ensure everyone...
Morningside residents hold annual Fourth of July neighborhood parade
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Morningside residents started the day off celebrating our country with their annual Fourth of July parade, a tradition that's 23 years strong!. Residents that spoke with 3NEWS said that the day and parade are inspiring and represent our American pride. "It's really the nationality of...
Farmers rush to harvest crops before Hurricane Beryl
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County farmers are in a race against time to try and get crops out of the field and into grain silos as Hurricane Beryl threatens the Coastal Bend. Harvesting machines were out in the fields picking sorghum at the same time that one truck...
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