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The identity of the individual involved in the vehicle accident that occurred in the Corpus Christi Ship Channel near the Port Aransas jetties has been disclosed. The Corpus Christi Medical Examiner's Office has confirmed that Lynna Koehn, aged 58, was retrieved from a Ford Ranger subsequent to the vehicle submerging in the water.

The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office intends to conduct an examination of the woman's body retrieved by first responders on Tuesday. The vehicle she was in submerged into the water off the Port Aransas south jetty on Monday night. The identity of the woman is expected to be released later on Wednesday. According to Port Aransas Police Chief Scott Burroughs, the woman was discovered insi...

In recent months, substantial strides have been made on the Harbor Bridge Project, becoming increasingly visible from Portland to Corpus Christi. Lynn Allison, the Public Information Manager for the project, announced that the new bridge is set to be finalized by the spring of 2025. Allison expressed her excitement about the progress, noting the emerging towers and stay cables visible from several...

During Wednesday's hearing at the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Texas' lead attorney admitted that the state might have overreached in crafting SB 4, its controversial immigration-enforcement law. The session marked the latest clash between Texas and the Biden administration over the measure. Despite acknowledging potential excess, Texas Solicitor General Aaron Nielsen maintained the sta...

Corpus Christi police are currently seeking the driver of a car involved in a hit-and-run incident with an empty tanker truck, resulting in a fire early Monday morning. According to CCFD, the RV park situated across the street from the crash was evacuated as a precaution. Up River Road is presently closed at Navigation Blvd. while fire crews determine the cause of the blaze.

Lon is back with another episode of the KEDT Newscast, bringing you your headlines in under 10 minutes!

Two individuals, including a child, tragically lost their lives on Friday afternoon following a school bus accident in Texas. The bus, transporting numerous pre-K students from Tom Green Elementary, had overturned while returning from a field trip to a Bastrop County zoo. According to reports from the Hays Consolidated Independent School District, there were a total of 44 students and 11 adults on...

A $25,000 reward is available for any information related to the disappearance of 21-year-old Caleb Harris. Tips must be provided by March 31. To share information, call (361) 826-2950. Randy Harris, Caleb's father, expressed hope that someone will come forward to help bring his son home safely.

Authorities are investigating a possible murder-suicide after the bodies of a missing 32-year-old mother, Savannah Samantha Kriger, and her 3-year-old son, Kaiden, were tentatively identified in a Texas ditch near Tom Slick Park. Kriger was reported missing after leaving work early to pick up her son from daycare for a doctor's appointment. Her abandoned vehicle was found at the park.

On the third day, Uvalde parent Brett Cross persists in his sit-in outside the Police Department, expressing determination to remain until three officers involved in the 2022 shooting response at Robb Elementor are fired.

Cathy is back with today's newscast where tragedy unfolded late Monday night on the Port Aransas beachfront. The Port Aransas Police Department is currently investigating a fatal shooting incident that occurred near mile marker 42.

City of Corpus Christi May Impose Stage 2 Water Restrictions for First Time in Almost a Decade. City leaders confirmed to 3NEWS that combined water levels of Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir are currently at 29.9%.

An investigation is underway following an exchange of gunfire between an off-duty officer and an unknown suspect on March 8, 2024, around 3:31 a.m. in a south-side neighborhood. The incident began when the off-duty Corpus Christi Police Department officer was alerted by his Ring camera to a suspect vehicle that had just burglarized his personal vehicle parked near the Crunch Fitness Gym on South S...

In today's episode of KEDT Newscast, Cathy is back with the latest developments in the Coastal Bend area.

Although it feels like the 2024 election season has been ongoing for quite some time, the initial round of voting has just begun. Early voting for the Texas primaries continues until March 1, with the primary Election Day set for March 5. These primaries determine the candidates who will represent their respective political parties on the general election ballot in November.

On Sunday, a woman entered Joel Osteen's megachurch in Houston, Texas, and began firing a weapon. The incident resulted in her being shot and killed by off-duty officers present at the church. Houston Police Chief Troy Finner reported that the woman, who remains unidentified, was also wearing a trench coat and claimed to have explosives. She entered the Lakewood Church during the interval betw...

In today's episode of KEDT Newscast, Cathy is back reporting on the latest news in South Texas. CCISD and another school district in the state are facing accusations of discrimination and violations of federal education and civil rights laws. The complaints, submitted to the Department of Justice and the Texas Education Agency on Tuesday, originate from four distinct civil rights groups. The s...

In today's edition of KEDT Newscast, Cathy brings attention to the ongoing construction updates. As part of the next construction phase on the Nueces River Bridge, TxDOT plans to close lanes from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on both Tuesday and Wednesday nights. TxDOT officials state that the closure is necessary for the removal of the final beams on the old southbound side, stretching from Red Bird Lane...

Lon Gonzalez brings you the latest community developments as the City Council takes significant strides in the establishment of a proposed seawater desalination plant. In a pivotal 6-3 vote on Tuesday, the council officially set in motion plans for the construction of a 30-million-gallons-per-day (MGD) desalination plant at the Inner Harbor site.

The Texas Supreme Court is set to hear a legal challenge against a recent state law prohibiting doctors from prescribing gender-affirming care for transgender youth. The law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott, faces opposition from families who argue it infringes on their parental rights and discriminates against transgender children based on sex. The challenge asserts that the law is unconstitutional.

On Thursday, Corpus Christi police apprehended 22-year-old Aaron Jasso for firing shots into another driver's vehicle during a road rage episode. At approximately 8 a.m., officers responded to a report of gunshots near Horne Road and Naples Street following a traffic accident in the vicinity. Upon reaching the scene, CCPD engaged with a 38-year-old man who identified himself as the victim of t...

On Tuesday, the Corpus Christi City Council decided to proceed with the establishment of a desalination plant at the Inner Harbor site. They have also given the green light to apply for permits, grants, and loans for the facility. The updated plan now includes the treatment of 30 million gallons of water per day, an increase from the initial proposal of 20 million gallons per day.

Victoria faced heavy rainfall today, causing stormwater overflow from the wastewater collection system. The water supply is unaffected as the system is separate. City leaders assure the safety of the water for consumption, and no action is required. An inflow and infiltration study is underway to pinpoint vulnerable areas, with results to be presented at the March 1 City Council workshop meeting.

In this episode of KEDT Newscast, Cathy is back covering the latest developments where city leaders approved a $24 million-dollar residential street rebuild program during last week's city council meeting. The program aims to improve road conditions for community members and will include the rebuilding of 96 residential streets.

In today's episode of KEDT Newscast Cathy highlights the latest delay in stage 2 water restrictions in Corpus Christi. In other news, the department of justice says the police response to the Uvalde shooting was a failure.