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Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched its Hot Car Safety Campaign to raise awareness about the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles. With temperatures rising, the campaign highlights the risks of heatstroke and aims to educate parents and caregivers about preventive measures. Tune in for this story and more in today's newscast.

Tune into today's newscast with KEDT and find out updates on Beeville Hot-Car Infant death and the latest developments from UTRGV.

The Coastal Bend has seen its second infant death in a hot car, this time in Beeville. A baby was left in the back seat for over seven hours after the child's grandmother forgot the infant inside. Catch the full story on KEDT Newscast.

In today's news, Corpus Christi Police have arrested a mother who left her two-year-old child in a car. The child was taken to Driscoll Children's Hospital but was pronounced dead around 2 PM. The duration for which the child was left in the car is still unknown. In other news, training is underway for grade school football, along with growing concerns about concussions. Tune in to today&#...

Meet the six candidates vying for Corpus Christi's mayoral seat and what their election could mean for you. Tune in to today’s newscast for all the top headlines—delivered in under 10 minutes.

Ever wonder what it takes for a book to make it to the shelves of Corpus Christi Libraries? From age ranges to the author's literary reputation, the process is comprehensive. Discover the factors that decide which books earn a place in the collection. Tune in for this news and more in today's KEDT Newscast.

Today's news highlights an officer-involved shooting of an 18-year-old who allegedly assaulted another man at a Bay Area club early Sunday. Additionally, the city of Uvalde has released extensive information regarding the Robb Elementary School shooting from May 2022. Tune in to our daily newscast for more updates.

In today's news the Corpus Christi City Council assured that the city employees will retain their jobs despite the ongoing budget cuts. In other news, a number of safety enhancements are coming to the city of Ricardo as part of the project to upgrade US 77 to Interstate 69 standards. Tune in for more such news all under 10 minutes with the KEDT Newscast.

In today's news: The city plans to install debris catch systems along the Bayfront to prevent trash from washing into the bay after heavy rain. Meanwhile, Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette M. Guajardo has filed for re-election and more. Tune in for today's top headlines.

The Texas Windstorm Insurance Association has voted to increase rates by 10% for coastal residents, citing funding reasons. In other news, a Corpus Christi resident has claimed a $1 million Powerball prize from the July 29th drawing. Meanwhile, Driscoll Health Plan faces ongoing conflict, putting its place in the community in jeopardy. Tune in to our newscast for more stories like these, all in un...

The first community input session for the proposed 2025 budget was help on Monday, Aug. 5. In other news, the Texas Department of Public Safety has reinstated a Texas ranger who was suspended following the response to the Robb Elementary school shooting two years ago. Hear more such headlines in today's episode of KEDT Newscast.

In today’s news: Early Wednesday morning, the shrimp boat Second Chance ran aground near Horace Caldwell Pier in Port Aransas. All three adults and two dogs on board were safely rescued, with no injuries reported. Meanwhile, In other news, Eddie Canales, founder of the South Texas Human Rights Center, has passed away. Tune in for more such news to our daily podcast.

Cathy returns with the latest episode of KEDT Newscast, bringing you South Texas news straight to your home in under 10 minutes. Catch up on what’s happening in the Coastal Bend community today and find out where it's headed next.

In today’s news, the City of Corpus Christi has released the proposed budget for fiscal year 2025, which includes a 2.6% decrease from the current general fund budget. Additionally, a homeowner was arrested on Monday for shooting and killing an individual he claimed was an intruder. Catch these stories and more on our daily newscast.

KEDT Newscast is back with another episode of our daily news rundown, focusing on local news that shape and impact the South Texas community.

Despite the much-needed showers, the city of Corpus Christi remains in Stage two drought restrictions. Tune into to find out why and other news from the community - all under 10 minutes.

In today’s news with Cathy Edwards: A bomb scare in Corpus Christi turned out to be a false alarm, and Hurricane Beryl barely touched the area. Tune in to listen to more local updates on the KEDT newscast.