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71-year-old woman found dead in Port Aransas jetty
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Port Aransas Police Department is investigating the death of 71-year-old Judy Mauer, whose body was found floating by Marker 19 on Wednesday afternoon. The Port Aransas Surf Rescue team announced Wednesday that beachgoers discovered a woman's body floating in shallow water on Port Aransas...
'We are always on the cusp for what is next' | Bringing AI in the classrooms at CCISD
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Artificial intelligence is becoming a new norm for classrooms across the district. The Director for Blended Learning for the Corpus Christi school district Cary Perales was excited to be at the districts 10th year of Tech 2 Teach, where teachers get a chance to learn from other teachers about what's working for them and what's not.
G-P ISD AgriScience Facility expands agricultural science department to new heights
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Gregory-Portland High School students are starting the school year with a new agricultural science building to use. The facility is almost 22,000 square feet and cost $9.6 million to build. It was funded entirely by Bonds 2020 and 2023. G-P ISD's AgriScience Facility is used...
Nueces County leaders worry that proposed $111M dollar budget won't be enough to satisfy overall needs
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County leaders finally got a chance to look at the numbers for the proposed $111M budget for the upcoming fiscal year. It's a topic commissioners have had at the top of their minds as they continue to navigate the shortcoming caused by raised appraisal values from local industry.
Community shows support for Dwayne Johnson's family at benefit
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As the investigation continues for the shooting that took the life of 18-year-old Dwayne Johnson, community members have come together to raise money for his grieving family. The Barn hosted a food benefit on Wednesday, and the line wrapped around the building throughout the entire...
New CCISD bond will not increase resident taxes, goes before voters Nov. 5
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi ISD school board has approved putting a more than $135 million bond before voters Nov. 5. According to Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez, the bond package would benefit the most students and staff without increasing the tax rate. "We did our due diligence...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department overhaul app to streamline hunting, fishing licenses
BEAUMONT, Texas — The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is overhauling its Texas Harvest Mobile App to make it easier for hunters and anglers to get their licenses. With these changes comes a new name, Texas Hunt & Fish. On August 15, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will...
Rockin' K Farms Fall Festival announces opening date!
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — We have official dates for Rockin' K Farms' Fall Festival!. The South Texas season staple will run every weekend from September 21 to November 3. There will be a corn maze, pumpkin patch, apple cannons and other festival fun. You can grab them at rockinkmaze.com.
Corpus Christi has a new TxDOT district engineer and his name may sound familiar
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — There is a new district engineer for TxDOT of Corpus Christi. Mike Walsh stepped into his new role, replacing Valente Olivarez who retired from the position last month. If you recognize that last name, he is the son of former police chief Mike Walsh. The...
How Flour Bluff is handling mental health and wellness for teachers and staff
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As we continue to highlight different districts in our back-to-school series, Classroom Challenges, an important topic when heading back to the classroom is mental health. That's why this year, FBISD transformed their convocation into a health and wellness fair for staff because they realize that...
Sarah Hoss begins jail term after pleading guilty to 2022 wrong-way DWI fatality
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Sarah Hoss, the woman accused of the wrong-way DWI death of a motorcyclist in 2022, began part of her jail term Monday after pleading guilty to the crime in June. Hoss began serving 60 days straight in the Nueces County Jail earlier this week. After...
Benjamin's Surf and Skate Shop honored for more than 40 years of service
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — "Thank you for your contributions to Corpus Christi and the City of Corpus Christi as a whole," Mayor Paulette Guajardo said at Monday's city council meeting. What's a seaside town without its surf shops?. City council commended Benjamin's Surf and Skate Shop for more than...
Coastal Bend WIC program gets $1.2 million state grant to help with funding
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — This year the Nueces County - Corpus Christi Public Health District will receive over $1.2 million from the Texas Department of State Health Services funding their Women, Infant and Children program, or WIC. The district has been receiving this grant for over 20 years. Not...
City council recognizes young author
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi City Council recognized some young talent in our community Monday. Summer Bischoff recently published a children's book. Mayor Paulette Guajardo said the trailblazer's book that hit shelves, 'Hurry Hurry' captures the imagination and excitement of childhood!. A recent graduate of Veterans Memorial she...
'Are you aware you don't have pants on?' | Residents witness naked man walking dog through north side neighborhood
SAN ANTONIO — Northside residents were exposed to a scandalous sight on Tuesday. A naked man was seen walking his dog through the Castle Hills Forest neighborhood near Military Highway and Wurzbach Parkway, according to the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD). Harley Walters says it happened around 11 a.m.
The 'Second Chance' hires salvage company to help get shrimp boat off the Port Aransas sandbars
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It has now been three weeks since the 'Second Chance' shrimp boat washed up along the shore in Port Aransas, but it looks like it's finally moving along!. The boat has moved from the second sandbar of the beach and continues to try to make...
Thomas J. Henry, Texas Yes team up to gift Rose Shaw Elementary students free school supplies
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Rose Shaw Elementary students received the gift of free supply kits as they return to school this week. The partnership between Thomas J. Henry and Texas Yes produced the nonprofit's 'Box of Dreams,' which supplies Title 1 elementary schools with the essentials they need to kick off a great school year.
School janitor emerges from shadows to spotlight with 'America's Got Talent' appearance
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — This was another big week for Richard Goodall, the school janitor from Terre Haute who stole the show on "America's Got Talent" in his audition. Goodall told 13News he has spent the summer getting ready for the new school year — and a return to a national stage.
City council unanimously approves raises for firefighters
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On Tuesday city council approved a $28 million four-year contract with the Corpus Christi Professional Firefighters Association. President of the association, Captain Johnny Stobbs, said the contract approved unanimously by city council gives a supporting wage to all fire department employees with an average nine percent pay raise in October and an average 20 percent raise over the four years of the contract that begins this fall.
CCRTA looks to secure federal funding to replace 45-year-old maintenance facility
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — With over 100 buses, three million riders and over 300 employees, the Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority (CCRTA) has quite the load on its hands. Their current maintenance facility is over 40 years old and leaders say it's time for a change. The RTA's 45-year-old...
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