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Red Cross urgent call for shelter volunteers
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Red Cross is making an urgent plea for volunteers to work in disaster shelters in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene, and preparing for Hurricane Milton recovery efforts. This will be a two week volunteer deployment. Even if you don't have disaster experience, but have...
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...
UPDATE: CCFD investigating cause of early morning housefire on Tripoli Drive, no injuries reported
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Fire fighters battled a two-alarm blaze on Tripoli Drive on the south side of town off of Weber and Holly --near Yeager Elementary School on Tuesday morning. Crews responded to the call at 2:27 a.m. after a fire began on the outside of the two-story...
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.
New Bob Hall Pier on track for late 2025 completion
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The countdown is on to construct a brand new multi-million-dollar Bob Hall Pier on Padre Island. Nueces County leaders gathered to break ground at the site Monday morning. The project has been in the works ever since the old pier was severely damaged by Hurricane...
Robstown educators granted over $30k to help with classroom projects and education
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Robstown educators were awarded over $30,000 in teacher innovation grants all thanks to the Robstown ISD Education Foundation. These grants are awarded to teachers to help support their creative efforts and enhance educational learning in the classroom. On Tuesday, 43 teachers throughout the district were...
Rescue Tales: Meet Fern, the perfect beach dog
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — This week's star of Rescue Tales is a sweet girl named Fern. As you can see, she is extremely playful and curious. Fern is a four-year-old Shephard mix who loves to make friends with people and other dogs. Known as a bit of a social...
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...
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...
CCPD to host 'Trunk or Treat' at Flour Bluff substation
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Police Department is set to host their 2nd annual 'Trunk or Treat' at their Flour Bluff sub-station from 5-7 p.m. The event will provide a safe alternative for kids to feel safe and comfortable Trick or Treating with their parents and police officers in attendance.
CCISD receives $182k grant during State of the District on Tuesday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Independent School District celebrated the year's achievements at the annual State of the District held at the American Bank Center on Tuesday. During the presentation, Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez highlighted many wins including positive feedback from parents on their new cellphone rule, the...
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