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4 Corpus Christi cases included in Associated Press investigation of police in-custody deaths
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Corpus Christi-area DPS Trooper's dash cam video shows him heading to the intersection of Leopard Street and McKinzie Road during the early morning hours of Oct. 21, 2015. Corpus Christi Police Department officers were already trying to get 36-year-old Mario Pedigone under control. He’d...
Local nonprofits highlight importance of air, water monitoring
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas Tribune recently shared that a crucial state mobile monitoring program is being scaled back in the number of reports it conducts near large industrial hubs. According to the article, those reports by the monitoring program are essential in determining where air pollution is...
City ahead of schedule on Rapid Pavement Program; here's why you still see heavy construction
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi is making strides in its Rapid Pavement Program, completing the 2024 list for residential streets ahead of schedule. However, for those who are still seeing a lot of construction happening, Corpus Christi Public Works Director Ernie De La Garza said that not all streets are created equal.
Hearings for parking citations to be held at Corpus Christi Municipal Court
Beginning Oct. 14, Corpus Christi residents who wish to pay for parking citations in person must now do so at the Municipal Court. The Office of Administrative Hearings for non-criminal offenses relocated to the court after it received a notice to vacate two leased offices in the Wilson Plaza building, at 615 Leopard...
Corpus Christi ISD adds more flexibility to hire uncertified teachers amid staff shortage
(This story has been updated to add new information.) The Corpus Christi ISD board voted Monday to broaden the school district’s guidelines for hiring uncertified teachers as the district continues to combat its teacher shortage. The district had about 130 teacher vacancies as of early October, chief human resources officer Debbie Cruz said in...
The Purple Door to host its first ever 'Purple Pickleball Tournament'
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Lace up your tennis shoes and get your pickleball paddles! The Purple Door is inviting you to their first ever Purple Pickleball Tournament. The event is happening this Saturday Oct. 12 at 8:30 A.M. Whether you're a beginner or a pro, the tournament has social and competitive play for everyone to enjoy. Competitive brackets will be for doubles teams only. Each bracket your register to play in will be $30 each.
The intersection of culture, faith and mental health
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Even in 2024, for many families, mental health is not always a topic up for discussion. For those who grew up in Hispanic households, it's likely you grew up hearing the phrases: "Vale la pena," "pos ni modo," or "pray about it," when confronted with a difficulty or obstacle.
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