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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.
Mosquito tests positive for West Nile virus in Portland
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City of Portland officials announced Tuesday that the city will be entering a Level 3 of their public health response plan after a trapped mosquito tested positive for the West Nile virus. The mosquito was trapped on the 1100 block of Moore Avenue according to...
Odem water pump motor back up and running
City of Odem officials say that after a brief moment of panic over the sudden stoppage of a motor powering the city’s lone water pump earlier this month, the issue has been corrected and the city has a contingency plan moving forward. On July 9, Mayor David Maldonado said...
Annual back-to-school health and safety fair to be held July 20
This Saturday, free school supplies as well as immunizations and sports physicals will be available at the Corpus Christi Police Department's 13th annual back-to-school health and safety fair, Operation Safe Return. Coordinated between CCPD, HEB, Driscoll Health Plan and KIII News, the annual event, themed "Back to Basics" this year, is designed to...
T-MISD superintendent welcomes students back to school
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Happy First Day of School to Tuloso-Midway students!. T-MISD Superintendent Steve VanMatre told 3NEWS he was ready to greet all the Cherokees and Warriors back to campus just in time to see a slate of improvements being made across the district. Those improvements and renovations...
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...
City leaders talk potential new water source with underground water
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City of Corpus Christi leaders are in the early discussion process about the possibility of diversifying our water sources with underground water. Corpus Christi Water Chief Operating Officer Drew Molly said that while the decision is still in its early stages, they're keeping their options open.
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