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Texas General Land Office investing $135 million in grants to Coastal Bend cities and counties including Corpus Christi and Nueces County. Former Beeville police chief Kevin Behr's attorneys say he was wrongfully fired and that officials ignored his complains of sexual harassment. City of Starbase and Cameron County working on five-year agreement to create eight deputy positions specifically f...

Nueces County announces $2 million cyber incident, prompting a switch to paper payments. Citizens Medical Center in Victoria seeks $10 million for expansion. Del Mar College approves $130 million budget for 2025-26, with a 3.5 percent raise for staff. Former GOP rep Myra Flores to challenge Vicente Gonzalez (D) for seat in House. Harlingen City Manager Gabriel Gonzalez to sign new three-year contr...

Corpus Christi City Council hears projected dates of when Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon reservoirs could run dry. Council members remain divided on bringing desal plant into the city. Beeville appoints firefighter Ryan Trevino as interim police chief. SpaceX celebrates successful launch of tenth Starship flight rocket from Boca Chica Beach Tuesday night. Residents express concern over reduc...

The Corpus Christi City Council discussed an update on alternative water supply projects. San Patricio County commissioners opposed the Evangeline groundwater project, which could draw 25 million gallons daily. The American Heart Association lowered the blood pressure target to 130/80, recommending no alcohol. Texas A&M University Victoria is transitioning from UHV, and local collegiate women'...

Voting items regarding Inner Harbor Desalination Plant rescheduled for Sept. 2. Small cities in San Patricio County researching alternate water sources as Corpus Christi moves forward with Evangeline groundwater project. SpaceX moves Starship flight test originally planned for Sunday to Friday night to address ground systems issue. PINS brushfire started by lightning 70-percent contained, burned a...

City of Beeville fires police chief Kevin Behr after complaint of misconduct. SpaceX could receive $3.75 million sales tax refund for creating around 600 jobs in Cameron County. San Benito city commissioners will try to pass $19.8 million general budget. Scientists at Harte Research Institute collect thriving coral samples near Galveston with hopes of learning more about their success. Aransas Cou...

Corpus Christi Water COO Drew Molly announces resignation, last day Sept. 3. Burn ban in effect for all unincorporated areas of Nueces County for 90 days. South Texas Water Authority hears public outcry on plans to dispose of desal waste into Baffin Day. Machining, metal fabrication firm Superior GHQ Inc. breaks ground in north Brownsville. Texas House passes bill proposing new congressional map,...

Nueces County employees to see 10 percent raise, decide on how it will be funded by Sept. 10. Corpus Christi City Council approves contract with HDR Inc. to test electrical resiliency at O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant, authorize funding agreement with TxDOT for pedestrian safety project, continue discussion on acquiring additional water sources, and reveal updated City of Corpus Christi logo....

Corpus Christi City Council to cover London TIRZ negotiation, construction contract for Harbor Bridge Parks mitigation project, and more. City of Bishop gets new siren system for weather, public safety emergencies. Bond election will be on ballot for Brownsville ISD voters in November. Islander Pavilion at McCaughan park temporally closed for lighting improvements. World Series Champ Jordan Alvare...

Corpus Christi Army Depot officials say 166 workers will be let go Sept. 30 due to federal contracts expiring. TEA releases district accountability ratings for 2024-25 school year. The full list can be viewed at txschool.gov. Large deer smuggling operation results in 24 charges. Next SpaceX starship launch from Boca Chica may be as soon as Sunday. Corpus Christi City Council to meet Tuesday. Rockp...

Nueces County leaders give updates, reflect on past year during State of the County address. Rockport city manager says city officials are considering 10 percent tax hike to help with several project costs. Harlingen school district combining general fund with food service operations cash reserves after recommendation from TEA financial accountability system resource guide. Aransas Pass in design...

Edinburgh councilman to plead guilty to federal bribery charge. Goliad City Council approves property tax rate of about $1.48 per $100 valuation to help keep up with budget. Minor tropical disturbance could bring needed rain to Rio Grande Valley. USDA combats New World screwworms near border to prevent spread. New Hamlin Middle School landscape watering part of 30-day exemption, according to City...

Corpus Christi City Council discuss motion to prepare agreement to buy water rights of over 22,000 acres in San Patricio County for $169.4 million. Rates would increase $10.27 per month for the average user. Barisi Village TIRZ #6 passed by council. Improvements coming to Wranosky Park and parks on Corpus Christi's westside. New Bob Hall Pier on schedule to open by end of 2025, according to Co...

Nueces County Board of Judges terminates county auditor Grayson Meyer three months after appointment, Constance Sanchez to serve as interim county auditor. National Weather Service predicts Tropical Storm Erin will become first hurricane in the Atlantic for 2025 hurricane season, not expected to impact Texas. Corpus Christi City Council to vote on authorization to begin work on Nueces River pump p...

Texas Water Development Board says Corpus Christi taxpayers are responsible for at least $231 million in principal, plus interest on proposed Inner Harbor seawater desalination plant, even if it's never completed. Leaders must decide next steps by Sept. 5. City of Corpus Christi designated as a 'Coast Guard City,' the first in Texas. Many local students start new school year Monday. Ci...

Coastal Bend Food Bank seeking food donations as demand increases. Robstown Police Lieutenant Albert Stout has died after long stay in hospital. Final bacteriological test needed before water boil in Victoria can be lifted. CHRISTUS Spohn Beeville to receive around $2 million in critical infrastructure upgrades. Harlingen Commissioner Ford Kinsley will not be seeking a second term. CCISD will cont...

CHRISTUS Spohn robotic lung screen program celebrates one-year anniversary, 200 completed procedures. Victoria Salvation Army men's shelter operating beyond capacity. Hidalgo County officials weighing major change in employee healthcare coverage. Beeville City Council votes to not extend city manager's contract which expires Friday. Brownsville physics teacher shares about being selected t...

American Bank Center to be called Hilliard Center starting Sept. 1 after acquiring naming rights. Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Board of Directors file zero-percent rate change in annual filing with Texas Department of Insurance. City of Victoria to use chloramines for water disinfection beginning Aug. 12 TxDOT to host two public hearing on US 77 upgrades Aug. 20, 21 in Woodsboro. IB McGee...

Corpus Christi residents will see higher rates desal project or not. Kiewit warns desal project pause can lead to delays and increased costs. Victoria City Council works to set budget for next fiscal year. Victoria College Board of Trustees propose tax rate increase for next fiscal year. Corpus Christi residents invited to participate in upcoming community input sessions for the proposed FY 26 bud...

The National Weather Service forecasts extreme heat over next few days, increasing risk for heat-related illnesses. City of Corpus Christi making several facilities available as 'cooling centers,' find full list HERE . Second day of inaugural trail ride canceled after shooting injures two Saturday night. Released financial records show that Victoria's Citizens Medical Center has operat...

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas reaches new agreement with CHRISTUS Health to remain in provider network. Border Patrol seizes more than 72 pounds of cocaine valued at $2.3 million during checkpoint inspection in Sarita. RGV healthcare workers say patients are skipping medical appointments due to fear of being detained by immigration. Vehicle theft on the rise in Victoria. Program to expand ac...

At-Large City Councilmember Mark Scott talks with KEDT Program Director Lon Gonzalez about council's decision to pause the Inner Harbor desal project for 30 days and what might happen next.

At-Large City Councilmember Roland Barrera talks with KEDT Program Director Lon Gonzalez about council's contentious decision to pause the Inner Harbor desal project for 30 days.

Plans underway to lower main span of Harbor Bridge over the ship channel this fall, according to Flatiron/Dragados officials. Victoria Citizen Medical Center expansion raises questions over the project's funding. Cameron County Administrator Pete Sepulveda provides latest international bridge traffic stats. At-Large Councilmember Mark Scott tells KEDT about his frustration over council vote to...

Corpus Christi City Council Tuesday meeting recap: council paused Inner Harbor desal project for 30 days with 5 to 4 vote, $100.6 million construction contract approved to replace chlorine system at O.N. Stevens, council approved interlocal agreement for storm drainage improvements, sales agreement to purchase the assets of the City of Rockport's natural gar utility system authorized. South Te...