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Public viewing to be held for Tejano legend Johnny Canales on Tuesday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A public viewing for South Texas star Johnny Canales will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Selena Auditorium. The announcement was posted on the El Show de Johnny y Nora Canales Facebook. If you have any questions you are asked to...
Funeral services for 13-year-old boy shot and killed on Gloria Street
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Funeral services were announced for 13-year-old Feliciano Alexandro Rosales who was shot and killed off of Gloria Street on May 23. A candlelit vigil will be held Sunday at 7 p.m. in Bishop at the West Side Park. Services will be Monday from 3 to...
TXU Energy, Mission 911 distribute fans for hot summer months
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The sizzling heat in the Coastal Bend has many people looking for ways to stay cool. In response, TXU energy partnered with Mission 911 to help many in our community "beat the heat". Fans were distributed on a first come, first served basis on Friday.
Fort Bend County commissioner candidate used fake account to post racist comments about himself, court docs say
FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas — We've learned more about what led to the arrest this week of a candidate for Fort Bend County Precinct 3 commissioner. According to the Fort Bend County District Attorney's Office, Taral Patel is charged with online impersonation, a felony, and misrepresentation of identity, a misdemeanor.
New and improved Port-Ayers bus transfer station
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It's been years in the making! On Friday, folks who ride the bus in the South Port Avenue and Ayers Street area got to check out the CCRTA's newest transfer station. The project made possible through the use of a $7.2 million federal grant. An...
28 people rescued after getting stuck upside down on Oaks Park ride
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland firefighters rescued dozens of people trapped upside down on a ride at Oaks Park Friday afternoon. Riders on the AtmosFEAR ride said they were stuck for around 25 to 30 minutes, but it felt like hours. Oaks Park said 28 riders were suspended upside down...
Woman reported missing, CCPD arrest her boyfriend, the last person seen with her
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Police Department is releasing information related to the disappearance of 27-year-old Tanya Garza, who was reported missing by her family Monday. She is reportedly around 4-10, 100 lbs. Garza was last seen June 7 with her boyfriend Matthew Davila as police attempted...
Former Corpus Christi IceRay in the NHL Stanley Cup Finals
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Florida Panthers are one win away from a sweep at in the NHL Stanley Cup Finals. Backup Goalie Anthony Stolarz was a Corpus Christi IceRay in the 2011/2012 season. Cassidy Lang, President of the Corpus Christi IceRays tells 3News it is an honor for...
Handling grief on Father's Day
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Father's Day can be a day of celebration for some, but for those who have lost their fathers, the day can be especially difficult. Andrew Maldonado lost his father three years ago. This Father's Day will be his third without his dad by his side.
Mission 911 CC to hold fan distribution Friday morning
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Heat continues to blast the Coastal Bend. Mission 911 Corpus Christi wants to make sure residents are kept cool. The organization will host their fan giveaway, called Beat the Heat, at 9 a.m. Fans will be distributed on a first come, first served basis. The...
Corpus Christi Animal Care Services offer free microchip event Saturday morning
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Animal Care Services is helping make sure pet owners can find their pet, in the event they get lost. The organization will microchip pets for free Saturday at 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. The event is set to take place at Tractor Supply Co. It can be located at 2754 Saratoga Blvd.
Artrageous: community supports the Art Museum of South Texas in style
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The community gathered together to support the arts in style for an annual event known for celebrating to the tune of a colorful theme. Artrageous is a major fundraiser with a big emphasis on 'fun' for the Art Museum of South Texas. It often coincides with an exhibition on display, which right now happens to be 'King Ranch- A Legacy in Art.'
Loved ones share memories of Christopher Ruiz
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Family and loved ones of Christopher Ruiz shared memories of how admired the 19-year-old was in the Robstown community. On Sunday, Ruiz drowned at Lake Corpus Christi just one a week after 13-year-old Jeremiah De Leon-Smith drowned while out with friends at the same lake.
Del Mar College faculty members selected for state healthcare task force
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board announced the creation of a Texas Healthcare Workforce Task Force earlier this month. There will be 13 members on the task force, including healthcare experts and more from across the industry. According to Del Mar...
No tickets issued, CPS contacted in latest incident involving child driver, CCPD said
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Police Department said it has notified the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services regarding a child who was involved in several vehicle accidents this week. On Monday the boy caused a series of accidents at different locations, until reaching a McDonald's...
Appraisal district board runoff election taking place Saturday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County voters will have a chance to return to the polls this weekend for a one-item election: the runoff for a spot on the Nueces County Appraisal District Board. Early last month, two candidates were elected to the board: James Magill in Place 1,...
DPS Troopers expand Corpus Christi highway patrols to Hwy. 361
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers said they're keeping an eye out for drunk drivers -- especially on some of our busiest highways – such as State Hwy. 361 and the Harbor Bridge. DPS is working together with the Corpus Christi Public Department and...
Group of East Texas boys going door-to-door singing, spreading joy
LONGVIEW, Texas — Usually when you hear a knock at the door, you don’t expect a group of six smiling faces on the other side! And according to some of the parents of these young boys, they didn’t either. But thanks to a post on Facebook, some...
New traffic enforcement effort for notorious Highway 361
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Everyone from residents to Texas State Rep. Todd Hunter as contacted DPS officials over their concerns about safety along Highway 361. It comes after a number of bad accidents, some fatal, along the highway which connects Port Aransas with Padre Island. DPS Sgt. Harold "Rob"...
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