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Mayor Paulette Guajardo talks tracking Hurricane Beryl
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Mayor Paulette Guajardo joined our First Edition team this Wednesday ahead of Hurricane Beryl's expected impact in the Coastal Bend. The storm is set to make its way into the Gulf of Mexico sometime around this Fourth of July weekend, which could mean some dangerous conditions for beachgoers and visitors looking to celebrate the holiday on the coast.
City of Corpus Christi cancels Thursday sandbag distribution
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi originally planned to host a three-day sandbag distribution event Wednesday-Friday ahead of Hurricane Beryl, which is moving through the Caribbean Sea. The first event was held from 1-7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the City Service Center, located at 5352 Ayers St.
Hurricane Beryl threat spurs South Texas cities to offer sandbags for residents
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Anyone who's weathered flash flooding or tropical storm-level rain in the Coastal Bend know the value of having sandbags around the house in order to keep water from seeping in under doors and other openings. That's why some governmental bodies in the area are making...
Plans to prevent storm surge on Padre Island
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County's Coastal Parks department is ready to take action to keep possible storm surge waters from doing serious damage. Tropical Storm Alberto sent storm water rushing across our beaches, through beach roads and many open areas. For many of those travelers this may be...
City, county emergency planning for hurricane season
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — With all eyes on Hurricane Beryl, the City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County Emergency Planning meeting Tuesday morning was packed with officials working on their game plan as the storm could impact South Texas. Everyone from the city, county and even local business and...
Here are the places that are open and closed on July 4
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Most places will keep their doors open on Independence Day. While some may open with reduced or adjusted hours, there are plenty of options. Retro Corpus will open at 4, and will be open for all ages until 11 p.m.. In the Game Funtrackers will...
Corpus Christi kicks off Fourth of July celebrations at Sherrill Park
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On Thursday, community members kicked of Independence Day celebrations at Sherrill Park for the Veterans Affairs' Patriotic Ceremony. The ceremony paid special tribute to those who keep our nation free with a presentation of the colors and a special performance by the Veterans Band of Corpus Christi.
Morningside residents hold annual Fourth of July neighborhood parade
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Morningside residents started the day off celebrating our country with their annual Fourth of July parade, a tradition that's 23 years strong!. Residents that spoke with 3NEWS said that the day and parade are inspiring and represent our American pride. "It's really the nationality of...
New and improved Lozano Golf Center opens up to the public
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Good news for golf lovers!. The Gabe Lozano Golf Center is now open to the public. They kicked off their grand opening in style Tuesday night with drinks, snacks and party favors. It was a celebration worth having for the 4 million dollar, 41-acre remodeling...
Bishop serves with the next generation of U.S. Naval Aviation Warfighters
Ensign Oliver Bishop, a native of Ashburn, is serving in the U.S. Navy where naval aviators learn the skills they need to fly missions around the world. Bishop, a 2018 graduate of Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology, joined the Navy 18 months ago. Bishop also earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champagne in 2022.
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