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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...
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...
Some homeowners consider dropping their insurance as premiums increase
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — This week, the Insurance Information Institute reported that for every dollar taken in during 2023, insurers paid out almost $1.11 in claims and expenses – a cost that will likely be passed on to the consumer. As home insurance premiums go up, so does...
Here's why there are so many birds near Moore Plaza recently
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi is right in the middle of the Atlantic Flyway, so it's no wonder we're one of the Birdiest Cities in America. And the Purple Martins that have been the talk of the town lately, won't be here forever. "Purple Martins are a seasonal-only...
DMC TexPREP summer camp students put STEM knowledge to the test
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Tensions were high Wednesday morning as middle schoolers in Del Mar College's TexPREP summer camp put their STEM knowledge to the test with robot races and bridge breaking battles!. The six-week summer camp and is geared towards potential first-generation college students interested in science, technology,...
Texas Convicted Murderer Now Being Sued For $15 Million
The death of Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson was one of the most shocking and attention getting cases that Texas has seen in a while. She was murdered by Kaitlin Armstrong who is now spending the next 90 years of her life in Dr. Lane Murray Unit which is a women’s prison in Gatesville, Texas.
Texas High School Named One Of Most Expensive In America
All parents in Texas want to ensure that their children have access to the greatest education possible. Additionally, some wealthy families decide to pay for their child's education at a private institution. One Texas high school was recently listed as one of the most expensive in the US, meaning that tuition there might cost parents as much as a college education.
North Texas reports more poor air quality days to date than all of 2023
A month into a hot Texas summer, Dallas-Fort Worth already has surpassed the number of poor air quality days reported in all of 2023. As of July 18, the region reported 17 days that ground-level ozone, or smog, exceeded levels considered healthy for all populations. In 2023, the area reported 13 ozone air quality alerts.
Cooler Temperatures Are On Their Way To Texas, For a Short Time
No, it's not time to break out the jackets and extra blankets, but a rare summer cold (or maybe cool) front is sweeping across Texas and that means cooler temperatures the rest of the week and even cooler temperatures this weekend. So what does that mean for different areas of...
LIST: How to get or donate back-to-school supplies in East Texas
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – School season is almost upon us and there are several back-to-school supply drives happening across the area that are looking for help and willing to give it. KETK has put together the following list of school supply drives that are giving away school supplies and are accepting donations or volunteers: Henderson […]
Trampoline Goes Airborne During Wild Texas Storm
Thanks to the miracle of modern technology, we’re all able to witness Mother Nature’s wrath from a safe distance. In some cases, the clips serve as reminders of the less obvious dangers of severe weather. This is one of those cases. If you’re looking to add a trampoline...
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