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City to make cuts to help save money
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi is facing a $25 million shortfall in tax revenues this year. That's causing City Manager Peter Zanoni to look at finding ways to save money in all areas. "If you don't have money coming in you have to cut spending...
Tractor road safety billboards popping up across San Patricio County
SAN PATRICIO COUNTY, Texas — The San Patricio County Farm Bureau is taking the initiative to pose several big billboards in high traffic areas to prevent vehicle crashes involving farm equipment. The first sign was posted at the beginning of June and each one cost about $1,000 to create....
Discovered remains to be sent to North Texas for DNA testing
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The human remains that were found inside a wastewater installment at Lexington and Holly Road on Monday are being sent to North Texas for DNA analysis. City water employees made the discovery while conducting maintenance operations and immediately called police. The collection point said to...
Padre Island homeowners fear for their property after Tropical Storm Alberto creates 'sinkhole'
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Homeowner Kim Edgecomb has lived on Padre Island for eight years with her family and was devastated to find catastrophic and immediate damage to their home last week from Tropical Storm Alberto. "He heard, 'Oh my God. Get up. We've got a problem," she said.
West Guth Skatepark is ready for shredding
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — After being put on pause thanks to Tropical Storm Alberto, the city finally got to celebrate the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the West Guth Skatepark on Wednesday. The skatepark is just one of several new additions to West Guth Park, courtesy of the $1.7 million Bond...
Crosstown, SPID direct connector ramp closed overnight Wednesday and Thursday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The direct connector ramp from northbound State Highway 286 to westbound State Highway 358 will be closed overnight Wednesday and Thursday from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. for bridge maintenance. Traffic will be moved to eastbound SH 358 during the closures on both nights, according...
"Need a Favor?" Jelly Roll will be in town in November
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — You saw him during our CMAFest 2024 broadcast Tuesday night, and now he's coming to Corpus Christi!. The American Bank Center announced Wednesday that Jelly Roll will bring his "Beautifully Broken" Tour to town Nov. 18, with Ernest, Shaboozey and Allie Colleen. Tickets go on...
'Gotta evolve a little': Dallas Police Chief shows off tattoos after department policy change
DALLAS — Dallas police officers can now show off tattoos on their arms. And that includes the chief himself. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia posted a photo on X on Wednesday, with his arm tattoos visible. That previously would have been a violation of department policy, which had required officers to wear long sleeves to cover arm tattoos.
Baby involved in Jim Wells County train accident Wednesday has been in two fatal accidents this year
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The baby involved in a fatal car accident with a train Wednesday also was involved in a vehicle accident in which her father died several weeks ago, Jim Wells Sheriff's Office deputies said. The baby's grandmother died after her car was hit by a train...
Human Remains Update: Wastewater lift station locked at time body found
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — We are continuing to learn new details about the Perry Place wastewater lift station where human remains were found on Monday. 3NEWS has learned that the lift station was locked when a Corpus Christi Water employee discovered the human remains while conducting maintenance. That means that someone would have had to have a key to get in to where the wet well is located, which is where the human remains were found.
Kingsville Symphony Orchestra to honor military at upcoming show
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Student and professional musicians will perform a musical celebration concert on June 30 to honor the spirit of service and independence in the United States. The Patriotic Celebration show is a chance for the city of Kingsville to celebrate the Fourth of July this weekend....
Sea turtle hatchling release double-header happening this weekend
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Padre Island National Seashore will host two kemp's ridley sea turtle hatchling releases this weekend. The first will take place on Friday morning at 6:45 a.m. The second will be on Saturday at the same time. Both releases will be over on Malaquite Beach. A...
Pride Corpus Christi to embrace 'flamboyant' parts of Texas culture at Lonestar Soiree
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Pride Corpus Christi will host a Lonestar Soiree this Friday. The theme is all about "reclaiming Texan identities and embracing the flamboyant aspects of our state's rich culture." There will be a Tex-Mex dinner and show-- followed by a disco. You'll need to grab the...
Seattle's Bill Nye earns star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
SEATTLE — Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill!. Since the late 1980s, Bill Nye has made a name for himself in television as Bill Nye the Science Guy. Now, his name will appear on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as one of its newest honorees. The Hollywood Walk of Fame announced...
Lake Corpus Christi State Park sees near 4-inch increase after Tropical Storm Alberto
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — With the Fourth of July holiday right around the corner, many are likely looking to our area parks and lakes for places to celebrate with family. Recent rainfall brought on by Tropical Storm Alberto helped quench the thirst of Lake Corpus Christi State Park. Park...
City of Corpus Christi looking to drill water wells
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi is planning to move forward with its $500 million water well project. The city is trying to finalize a deal with property owners in San Patricio County to drill about two dozen water wells and build a reverse osmosis plant on the site.
Big waves from Tropical Storm Alberto expose wood, wires and piping near Bob Hall Pier
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The impacts of Tropical Storm Alberto are certainty still being seen here in the Coastal Bend, and most recently at the stretch of beach near Bob Hall Pier on Padre Island. Nueces County Coastal Parks Director Scott Cross said he and his team are working...
How to weather a storm worry free
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Some Coastal Bend residents find the summer season a bit scary due to the extreme weather this time of the year can bring. Many homeowners have already experienced forced isolation due to flooding in the past and the 2024 hurricane season has just begun. "I...
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