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Sections of I37 to close Tuesday, Thursday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Overnight lane closures will take place beginning at 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday as part of the I37 Nueces River Bridge reconstruction project, according to a TxDOT press release. Tuesday night, two northbound I37 right lanes will close at the Sharpsburg Road entrance ramp to...
Coastal Bend beaches show medium levels of fecal bacteria post-storm
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — While it could be seen as a part of routine beach maintenance, recent water sampling has found medium-levels of fecal bacteria in Coastal Bend beaches. Tommy Shilts with the Surfrider Foundation said that after Tropical Storm Alberto, water samples collected from two out of three...
Rockport FD: Leaving boards on windows could be dangerous in case of fire
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An important reminder tonight for those who chose to board up their homes. The Rockport Fire Department wants you to know that it is crucial to remove boards and shutters from your home and bedroom windows. While the storm did miss us, the fire department...
Beryl brings close call to Rockport residents
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Rockport residents and business owners are all too familiar with what extreme hurricane conditions can do. Even though the worst of Beryl missed the community, they say they're staying ready for what could be a very busy hurricane season. Like most Rockport business owners, Marsha...
'We have too much to lose' | Corpus Christi residents relieved preparations weren't needed for Beryl
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Art Ramos Jr and his wife Kay Ramos were celebrating their 36th anniversary when news that Beryl was headed to the Coastal Bend changed their plans from a relaxing weekend at the Omni, to a home project. "Yeah, you just don’t know, we have too...
Thousands of lineman from around the country gather in Robstown before heading to Houston
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Hundreds of digger and bucket trucks from across the country are staging at the Richard M. Borchard Fairgrounds in Robstown, waiting to get into the Houston area after Hurricane Beryl moves on and it's safe to travel there. The trucks have been arriving for days...
Palacios residents help each other clean up after facing Beryl head on
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The small southeast Texas community of Palacios is dealing with the after effects of heavy rains and strong wind from Beryl that tore through early Monday morning . The break of day revealed the extent of damage left behind from the Category 1 hurricane. Fallen...
Houston airports cancel most flights due to severe weather
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport activated their emergency plan and travelers are encouraged to check with their airlines to make sure their flights are not canceled. Most flights from the Corpus Christi International Airport to Houston and Dallas have been canceled. You can check the status...
73-year-old grandmother dies after tree crashes through north Harris Co. home during Hurricane Beryl
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — A 73-year-old woman died after a tree fell into her home on Monday in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. EDITOR'S NOTE: Precinct Four constable deputies originally reported the woman was 74. Family told KHOU 11 News she...
No bomb found in woman's car near Corpus Christi Police Department
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A woman is being evaluated after walking into the Corpus Christi Police Department on Monday and telling a municipal court security guard she thought someone had put a bomb in her car, CCPD said. Officers closed off Chaparral Street between John Sartain Street and Coopers...
80 patients evacuated after fire breaks out in nursing home
SAN ANTONIO — 80 special needs patients had to be evacuated from a nursing home on the northeast side of town after a fire broke out in their kitchen, SAFD says. San Antonio firefighters responded to the Regent Care Center of Oakwell Farms located in the 8500 block of Laurens Lane near Harry Wurzbach Road around 10:30 p.m. Sunday for reports of a fire.
LIVE BLOG: Nueces County mandatory evacuation order for coastal visitors lifted
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Tropical Storm Beryl is expected to make landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast on Monday. This article will have news updates. For storm-related weather updates, click here. See a list of local and area school, clinic and entertainment schedule changes here. 8:48 a.m.: The USS...
Hurricane Beryl soaks Port Lavaca after making landfall in Matagorda
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Port Lavaca saw sheets of rain from the the outer edge of Hurricane Beryl as it made landfall in Matagorda at about 4 a.m. Monday. Trees and business signs can be seen blown around the streets, but many saw fit to board up ahead of the storm.
SAPD shares photos of suspects in murder investigation of Sonic manager
SAN ANTONIO — An argument that authorities said was over a Sonic order ended with the restaurant's manager dead after a customer shot him Sunday night. San Antonio police said the victim, identified as 33-year-old Daniel Shrewsbury, managed to retreat back into the Sonic after he was shot, but he was later declared dead by first responders.
Beryl is now a tropical depression
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Beryl is now a tropical depression and the tropics are quiet for now with no new tropical activity expected over the next 7 days. Tropical depression status is expected as Beryl continues to move Northeast. Make sure to check out the 2024 KIII Hurricane Special...
Shotgun confiscated after accidental gunfire in Bishop
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Three local law enforcement offices were called to reports of a gunshot at an apartment complex in Bishop on Sunday evening. Nueces County Pct. 3 Constable's deputies, along with Bishop Police Department officers and Nueces County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to the 900 block of US Hwy. 77, according to a post on constable Jimmy Rivera's Facebook page.
Coastal Bend area medical centers to reopen Monday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — With Hurricane Beryl changing direction, some adjustments have been made for area medical centers. Corpus Christi Medical Center will be reopening several area facilities. The ER 24/7 Rockport will resume normal operations starting at 9 a.m. Monday. The ER 24/7 Portland will resume normal operations...
Local leaders react as Beryl avoids Corpus Christi
NUECES COUNTY, Texas — From the very beginning, officials with Nueces County and Corpus Christi had been watching Beryl closely. They did not let their guard down even as the storm moved away from our area. While officials said it is a relief to see Corpus Christi will not get the worst of the storm, they said they are ready to respond to what could come.
Padre Island tourists defy red-flag warnings as Beryl approaches Houston
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — While Beryl continues to make its way up the Texas Gulf Coast, Padre Island visitors flocked to the beach Sunday despite the red-flag warning in place. The storm didn't stop anyone from trying to come outside or get into the water. In fact, a lot...
Trash will be picked up as scheduled starting Monday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services Department will continue collecting garbage and recycling as scheduled on Monday July 8. Brush in District 4 will be collected beginning on Monday and continue throughout the week. Collection was previously halted due to Hurricane Beryl's track...
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