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Remains found in Corpus Christi well identified as missing college student Caleb Harris
The body of a missing college student from Central Texas has been found. Here's what we know. City workers doing maintenance discovered Caleb Harris' body in a wastewater lift station on Monday, June 24, according to a Corpus Christi police report. Detectives found no evidence of homicide, and the remains were transported to the Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office for examination.
Corpus Christi Parks Department issues two temporary closures
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Two temporary closures from the Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department this week. One is the Bayfront Park Fountain, it closed Wednesday for repairs. At this time, it is unclear when repairs will be completed. The department will notify the public as soon as repairs are finished, and the fountain reopens.
Walk Through One Of The Most Abandoned Malls In Texas
Today, Sunrise Mall in Corpus Christi, Texas is frozen in time. Walking through it feels like stepping into a ghost town frozen in the past. Take a peek into the Sunrise Mall today. Each photo tells a piece of its story—crumbling walls, forgotten corners, and little details that show what it's like now. Whether it's a sunlit atrium or a shadowy hallway, these photos give you a real feel for what the mall looks like today.
Tennessee basketball offers 2026 small forward Billy White
Tennessee offered a scholarship to 2026 small forward prospect Billy White. “After a great conversation with coach (Rod) Clark, I am extremely blessed to have received an offer from the University of Tennessee,” White said. The 6-foot-7, 175-pound four-star small forward is from Veterans Memorial High School in Corpus...
Corpus Christi High School Football Preview: Here are five receivers to watch in 2024
The Caller-Times begins its preview of the 2024 high school football season with a summer series looking at the best players across the Corpus Christi area. Over the next several weeks, leading up to kickoff in Week 1, we will highlight some of the best players in various positions, starting with five receivers to watch. ...
Corpus Christi ISD's Tech2Teach offers tech insights for teachers, parents
Corpus Christi ISD's tenth Tech2Teach event will take place July 24 and 25. The school district holds Tech2Teach every summer, offering free sessions on technology in the classroom for hundreds of teachers July 24 and 25. Corpus Christi ISD families are also invited to attend sessions on Thursday. Kick-off will take place 8:15...
Car crashes through fence of Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in 2-vehicle accident
3NEWS Chief Photographer Preston West was gathering information on a high-speed 18-wheeler chase when he noticed the accident. Corpus Christi police at the scene confirmed that the crash was not part of the chase. One of the drivers on scene told 3NEWS she is grateful, because her child was in...
31-year-old in custody after lengthy high-speed chase in stolen vehicle
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Preston Wright, 31, of Orange Grove is in custody after a high-speed chase in a stolen 2008 Peterbilt truck tractor took law enforcement across several city limits Wednesday, according to DPS Sgt. Rob Mallory. Wright has been transported to the San Patricio County Jail and...
Almost 1000 new homes to be built on city's westside
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A new home development is planned for the city's westside with almost a thousand homes to be constructed. It's the first major home development in decades in this part of the city as leaders look for ways to expand and grow. The site for the...
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