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Corpus Christi ranked Top 10 in Most Affordable Beach Towns
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Realtor.com team released a report on the Most Affordable Beach Towns for Homebuyers for 2024. buying a beach home comes with a major obstacle: the high price of prime coastal real estate. The Top 10 includes Corpus Christi at number 6. Here is a look at the Top 10.
Nueces County Public Health District offering free CPR certification classes this summer
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Cardiac arrests can happen anywhere, which is why it's important to be prepared. As a matter of fact, over 350,000 of cardiac arrests happen outside of the hospital every year. When performed correctly, the American Heart Association reports that CPR has the potential to double...
Stamps to support sea turtle conservation now available
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The U.S. Postal Service's 'Protect the Sea Turtles' Forever stamps are now available and you may recognize one particular turtle from our own Texas State Aquarium!. Daisy, a Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle who calls the Aquarium home, is featured on the stamps that aim to...
City looks to take over, upgrade Whitecap seawall
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The future of upgrades to the Michael J. Ellis beach seawall was front and center over at City Hall on Tuesday. City leaders met during a special Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ) meeting ahead of council Tuesday morning where council members were given the chance to ask questions about the proposed project.
Texas high schools see alarming math gap in students, tutors notice pattern following COVID-19 pandemic
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — High school seniors across the state are noticeably lagging in math, particularly algebra, according to a recent article from the Texas Tribune. The root cause, a lasting impact from the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner of the local tutoring company, 'Mathnasium,' Camilla Davis said some students have...
'Pretty much wiped out': All the rain ruins Galveston Bay oysters; disaster declaration declared
SAN LEON, Texas — The stormy weather over the past few weeks didn't only damage Houston area homes and trees. It devastated the oyster industry in Galveston Bay. The surge of fresh water to the bay is killing its local oyster population and the industry behind them. It only took a few weeks of rain to nearly wipe out all of the oysters in Galveston Bay and it will take years for their numbers to come back. It doesn’t matter where the water falls, it eventually ends up flowing to Galveston Bay and then into the Gulf of Mexico.
'It was gut-wrenching' | Man recalls phone call from wife on hijacked Gwinnett County transit bus in Atlanta
ATLANTA — A metro Atlanta resident was hard at work when he received a terrifying phone call from his wife Tuesday afternoon. "She called me, and I was sitting at my desk working and told me that one guy had shot another guy on the bus," Johnny Gilbert said. "I'm like, 'what?' It just didn't make any sense to me."
Stage 3 water restrictions expected by mid-August, city explains combined lake level calculations
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City leaders are counting on some kind of tropical weather to help fill our lakes. As of Tuesday, combined lake levels are currently around 25.6 percent. The city uses both Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon to get that number. Once we fall below 20...
Rise in insurance premiums locking out some homebuyers
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Across the country, insurance rates for homeowners are on the rise. Higher building material and labor costs means insurance carriers are having to raise premiums in some cases, because it is now costing them more to cover a claim. It is something that those looking...
Lifeguard saves teen swimmer at Hurricane Alley
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A teenage swimmer was rescued by lifeguards after being found face down in the lazy river at Hurricane Alley. According to Operating Owner William Durrill, a lifeguard noticed the teen, and after pulling the swimmer out of the water, began CPR and lifesaving measures with other lifeguards on duty.
Sandy Hook shooting survivors to graduate with mixed emotions without 20 of their classmates
NEWTOWN, Conn. — Like graduating seniors everywhere, members of Newtown High School’s class of 2024 expect bittersweet feelings at their commencement ceremony — excitement about heading off to college or careers and sadness about leaving their friends and community. But about 60 of the 330 kids graduating...
Cole Park playground and splashpad to reopen Wednesday morning
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Cole Park's new splash pad and playground is expected to open Wednesday morning!. The grand opening for the fifth splash pad in town will take place at 10 a.m. Zanoni on diminished water levels: 'There's a real risk that we could be in trouble, given...
Guajardo wins leadership award at U.S. Conference of Mayors
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — We learned this week that a big honor is in its way to Corpus Christi's very own Mayor Paulette Guajardo. She'll be awarded this year's Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award. It'll happen at the U.S. Conference of Mayors, during their 40th tribute to the Latino Leaders...
Local teen shares his passion for dance and hip hop with community
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Carroll high school student has put together his own funds for a good cause--his love of dance and supporting other local dancers. Anthony Melon told 3NEWS that he choreographed an entire show and even invited dancers from other local schools to participate. Every dime...
Did you see waterspouts around The Island on Tuesday?
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Did you see these waterspouts near the Island on Tuesday morning?. Friend of the show Mrs. Krystie Kobos sent this shocking video into the station. It offers an up-close look at the spout and captures some people's reaction to seeing the unique weather event. Tennyson...
Breaking the stigma during Men's Mental Health Awareness Month
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month. To dive deeper into the topic, 3NEWS sat down with one local counselor who wants to help men break through the stigma of seeking beneficial counseling. Before Tim Tate became a licensed professional counselor, he struggled with his...
Wing fans flock over to long-awaited grand re-opening of Hooters
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On Monday Hooters re-opened its doors and delicious food back to the public after almost three years. The restaurant, which closed its doors after a fire in Nov. 2021, celebrated its grand re-opening by handing out free boneless wings to the first 50 guests. Six...
Does your pet get the zoomies? There is a science behind it.
ST. LOUIS — If you have a pet, this is a likely scenario in your household. Your dog, out of the blue, takes off running as fast as they can, turning your home into an obstacle course. What is behind their sudden bursts of energy? There's actually a science...
City leaders learn valuable tips after tour of California desal plants that can be used here
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City leaders were in California last week taking a tour of two desalination plants. They say they’ve learned some valuable lessons that they can apply to the Inner Harbor Desalination Plant which is set to be built in the Hillcrest community. City Manager Peter...
Researchers explain how to avoid a shark attack
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi is researching the sharks that call our waters home. Shark species including Makos, Hammerheads, and Bull sharks can be found in the waters off the Padre Island National Seashore. Despite the different sharks found in...
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