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Evaluation of Animal Care Services nearly complete, expected to bring a number of changes
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Animal Care Services is always a busy place. One man brought in a stray Maltese after finding her out on the streets. Then there was Santos Molina. He carried in a huge box filled with blankets for the dogs that are here during winter. He...
City of Alice looks to addresses housing shortage with Project C.L.E.A.R.
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Alice is experiencing a housing shortage, making it difficult for those who live in the hub city to find homes or apartments to rent. Alice Fire Chief Patrick Thomas said this is one of the reasons Project C.L.E.A.R --addressing abandoned and dilapidated buildings -- was created. However, it's primary purpose involved public safety.
UPDATE: 'Selena statue' lighting back on
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Update: The lights have been turned back on at the Selena statue!. Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department officials are blaming the recent rains for the recently repaired lights failing at the Mirador de la Flor at 600 N. Shoreline Blvd. -- better known locally as the "Selena Statue."
Cruz, Cornyn, Cloud Address Childcare Quality-of-Life Concerns at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Rep. Michael Cloud (R-Texas-27) sent a letter to Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro calling for the Navy to expedite investment in Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC)’s child development center (CDC). NASCC is the largest Naval base in Texas, serving more than 14,000 Navy and civilian personnel. The NASCC CDC badly requires renovation or replacement, and the letter calls for the Navy to prioritize funding for that purpose. Investing in the CDC is a worthy investment in the well-being, morale, and operational readiness of NASCC servicemembers and their families.
San Patricio Sheriff's deputy shoots man who reportedly choked another deputy with a baton
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A man who reportedly attacked and choked a San Patricio County Sheriff’s Office deputy is in an area hospital Friday after he was shot by another deputy. Sheriff Oscar Rivera said his deputies responded to a call of a causing a disturbance in a...
2 TAMU-CC Islanders take on Paris Olympics
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two athletes from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi are taking part in this year's Olympic Games. Ryann Phillips is representing the United States in the trap shooting competition. The 20-year-old will be showing off her skills with a shotgun and flying clay targets. Women's qualifiers start...
McAllen’s Shaine Casas prepped as Paris 2024 Summer Games begin
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... McAllen’s Shaine Casas will be in Heat No. 4, lane five on Thursday, competing for his country, state and city during the 200-meter men’s individual medley at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games. It’s a phrase the former McAllen High swimmer has...
Migrant encounters in San Diego down 62%, DHS says
SAN DIEGO (Border Report) — The San Diego Sector averaged 460 encounters a day this last week, compared to more than 1,200 weekly encounters before President Biden issued an executive order to curtail migrant crossings along the southern border. Border Report has obtained a “fact sheet” from the Department...
Watch party being held for Shaine Casas in Brownsville
BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — With the Summer Games beginning today, the entire Valley is rallying behind local swimmer Shaine Casas. The watch party is underway Friday at Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse in Brownsville. Monica Rosales is the Aquatic Center Coordinator for Brownsville Independent School District, and is hosting the watch party. She says Casas grew […]
Houston-area Residents Paying more for New Electricity This Summer
As summer officially starts, cranking up the AC will cost Texans more this summer if they have to find a new. The average new 12-month electricity plan is roughly 6 cents more per kilowatt hour. Basically a 35% increase. To put that into context:. A Houston-area customer using 2,000 kWh...
Child got sick, her face swelled, and threw up after developing a severe cough caused when she used the kindergarten worker’s smoking device; lawsuit
Houston, TX – According to the mother, her 1-year-old child reportedly got sick, her face got swoIIen and she vomited later asfter she was polsoned on her first day at the day care. The young mom, JoceIyn, filed a lawsuit against the facility after her child reportedly got access to a vappe pen, which belonged to a worker at the center. The child later became sick, her face got swoIIen after the nlcotine polsoning caused persistent cough and vomiting.
Houston Astros sign first-round draft pick, Gregory-Portland graduate Walker Janek
Walker Janek's road to Minute Maid Park officially began on Friday as the Astros announced they signed their 2024 first-round draft pick. The 2021 Gregory-Portland graduate and Buster Posey Award winner was the 28th overall pick in this month's draft, becoming the ninth Coastal Bend player to be selected in the first round of the MLB Draft. ...
University Of Texas Football Coach Marries Former Exotic Dancer Nicknamed “Pole Assassin” Who Was Involved In Bizarre Monkey-Biting Incident
University of Texas football coach Jeff Banks tied the knot last weekend. The Longhorns assistant coach and special teams coordinator took to social media to announce he got married, posting a photo of himself with his new bride, Danielle Thomas. “Incredible 72 hours with our family and closest friends,” he...
My husband & I are raising his late ex-wife’s baby – they were long divorced but I didn’t want him to be in foster care
A WOMAN is raising her husband's ex-wife's baby after she died five days after giving birth. Christie Werts, 49, and husband, Wesley, 46, got a phone call in August 2021, which informed them that his ex-wife was in hospital with Covid and was pregnant. Wesley was warned his ex-wife was...
State Of Texas Lands At Number Two In Nation For Reckless Driving
We've all seen bad driving in the state of Texas right?. It caused all of us to probably say a few choice words and wonder if the person is even paying attention while on the roadway. We mean, who forgets to drive in between the lines painted on the the pavement? Simply put, it's very frustrating.
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