Port Aransas
CRIME & SAFETY
Aransas Pass resident faces federal charges for smuggling poultry eggs
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A 46-year-old Aransas Pass resident has been taken into federal custody for smuggling merchandise into the United States and illegal transfer of merchandise, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Jennifer Mayo turned herself in to authorities June 27. She is expected to make her initial...
CCFD responds to fire at vacant house on Coleman Avenue and South Tancahua Street Tuesday night
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to a fire at a vacant house on Coleman Avenue and South Tancahua Street at 9:21 p.m. Tuesday, according to Fire Captain David Zarate. CCFD officials said there were no reports of anybody inside of the house at the time...
Detectives seek publics help identifying suspects in credit card theft
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Detectives from the Corpus Christi Police Department are asking for the public's assistance in identifying male suspects involved in using a stolen credit card at various locations, including local home improvement stores. If you have any information regarding these suspects, you are urged to call...
CCPD enforcing no tolerance for fireworks this 4th of July
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Police Department is ramping up efforts to keep the city safe this Fourth of July holiday week. At a news conference held Monday afternoon, 3NEWS learned of some of the new initiatives in place to help make that possible, they include additional patrols of our area beaches and downtown where the "Mayor's Big Bang" celebration will happen Thursday evening.
Remembering the life of motorcycle crash victim Mathew Gray
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A local family is grieving the loss of 29-year-old Matthew Gray, who was killed in a motorcycle crash just south of Calallen on June 21. Gray drove over a concrete curb and hit a median, throwing him from his bike. Although uninjured, a car then struck Gray. The driver of that car pulled into a parking lot before fleeing the scene.
DPS ups patrols on State Highway 361
The DPS has upped its presence on the Island Road (State Highway 361) between Port Aransas and Park Road 22 in Corpus Christi. Troopers from the Texas Department of Public Safety initially added daily shifts to that stretch of roadway on June 12. Two troopers have been working two shifts targeting the morning and evening commutes to and from Port […]
Border Patrol agent reunites with CHRISTUS Spohn staff who saved his life
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — In 2023, Border Patrol Agent Christopher Alaniz's life was forever changed after he was critically injured in a high speed crash while on duty. Today, he stands as a testament of hard work and faith. "Thank y'all, thank y'all. Not only for y'all but for...
CCPD warns of latest 'warrant' phone scam
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Police Department is warning the community about another phone scam going around. This one involves the scammer calling from the CCPD emergency number -- which is 361-886-2600 -- and saying the victim has active warrants. CCPD will never contact you by phone...
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