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Cathy is back with another day of important news round up with the latest KEDT Newscast. Tune in to hear the latest developments on the upcoming Corpus Christi Council's meeting on the future of the city's water systems. In other news, the Justice Department cities the Uvalde School Shooting Response a failure in its latest report.

In today's episode of KEDT Newscast Cathy is back with the latest news on the Coastal Bend Freeze and the steep drop in temperatures.

In the latest edition of KEDT Newscast, Cathy returns with the most recent updates from South Texas. Today's focus is on the recent notification received by the Corpus Christi Office of Emergency Management regarding a crude oil leak at the Flint Hills Resources Ingleside site in San Patricio County on Saturday night.

In the latest edition of the KEDT Newscast, Cathy returns to deliver the most recent local news updates. Tune in to get the full scoop on the tragic incident involving a fatal crash on U.S. 67 near Cleburne, resulting in six fatalities and three individuals sustaining injuries. In other news, Cathy also reports on upcoming Boar's Head and Yule log festival happening in Corpus Christi.

In today's episode of the KEDT Newscast Cathy reports on an 18 wheeler driver being taken in custody yesterday after a chase and hours long stand off. In other news, parents of 11-year-old Amethyst Silva, a young girl who was killed in front of her home on Jan. 1 by two men who were celebrating the New Year by shooting firearms, plea for gun safety.

A recent outbreak of a respiratory illness affecting dogs has been reported in 14 states, prompting the American Veterinary Medical Association to urge veterinarians to report cases. The nature of the illness, whether viral or bacterial, and its potential relation to the commonly known "kennel cough" are still under investigation.

In today's segment on the KEDT newscast, Cathy highlights the surge in road traffic as Christmas approaches. With individuals embarking on last-minute shopping trips or leaving town, roads are becoming busier. This surge inevitably brings heightened traffic, underscoring the importance of enhancing defensive driving skills.

In today's episode, Cathy covers Governor Greg Abbott's visit to the Rio Grande Valley where he signed three bills aimed at increasing funding to curb illegal immigration along the Texas-Mexico border. These bills grant Texas law enforcement broader authority to apprehend undocumented immigrants across the state.

Today, Cathy reports on the ongoing manhunt in Texas after convicted sex offender Robert Yancy Jr. escaped from custody in Brazoria, Texas. Yancy was last seen wearing a black sweater and beanie, fleeing in a 2021 white Nissan Versa. Authorities believe he departed the area with his mother despite the statewide system entry of their license plate information.

In the current news update, Cathy highlights the recent decision made by North Texas school districts to authorize chaplains as volunteers within their schools, albeit not in the role of counselors. Mansfield, Grapevine-Colleyville (GCISD), Keller, Fort Worth, and other districts have recently voted on this matter before the March 1 deadline. These districts collectively decided against permitting...

In today's KEDT Newscast episode, Cathy returns with a wealth of vital community updates. On this occasion, we focus on the recent appointment of Anthony LaMantia, co-owner and chief operating officer at L&F Distributors, and Michael Pedrotti, president and equity owner of LMP Petroleum Inc., Pedrotti Oil and Gas Inc., LMP Exploration Inc. Both have been named as the latest members to join...

Today, Cathy returns with breaking news: Corpus Christi advances towards the opening of a desalination plant at Inner Harbor. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued the city a preliminary permit for its seawater desalination facility, marking the second permit required from TCEQ to finalize the project.

In the latest KEDT Newscast, Cathy covers the Corpus Christi Police Department's inquiry into a fatal car accident. A man collided with a palm tree in the 5100 block of Weber Road last Saturday. Law enforcement responded to the scene close to the Carisma Car Wash around 11:00 p.m. Tragically, the driver was pronounced dead at the accident site. In other news, U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson...

In today's episode of KEDT Newscast Cathy is back reporting on the major highlights in the community. Today a driver was issued a citation after crashing into the Oh My Goodness craft store on SPID near Kostoryz on Monday morning.

In todays episode of KEDT Newscast with Cathy Edwards Sandra Vasquez pled guilty and was sentenced Thursday for her part in the 2016 murder of  Breanna Wood. Four charges are included in her guilty plea, however they do not include capital murder and murder charges. She was sentenced to 15 years in prison for robbery and for engaging in organized crime.

In today's newscast Cathy reports on the City of Corpus Christi providing an update on the water levels and whether the community will need to implement Stage 2 water restrictions.

In today's episode of the KEDT Newscast Cathy reports on Nueces County Commissioners' decision to sperate from the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District. This comes as the separation is understanding for understanding responsibilities between the two organizations

In today's episode of KEDT Newscast Cathy reports the latest developments in North Texas, 764 previously unhoused veterans moved into long-term housing this year. In the Houston area, 820 did. Among the rest of the VA regions in the state, another 1,320 veterans were housed.

In this episode of KEDT Newscast Cathy is reports on the recent closure of International Bridge I in Eagle Pass to traffic entering the U.S. from Mexico. Depending on its duration, the closure stands to cost Eagle Pass millions in lost business.

In this episode of KEDT newscast Cathy reports on Vice President Kamala Harris visit to Houston for a Hispanic outreach events. The visit comes as President Joe Biden is all prepared to set face voters next year.

In today's newscast Cathy reports on the proactive measures being take by the Corpus Christi Police Department to maintain a safe driving environment during the holiday season. Additionally, some good news for Texas residents as the state currently reports the lowest price for a gallon of gas.

In today's newscast Cathy reports on the cost of drunk driving during the holiday season, urging citizens to take extra steps to avoid fata incidences on the road.

In today's episode of KEDT Newscast Cathy reports on the Nueces County Hospital District’s board's next meeting to tackle the options for saving the emergency medicine program. In other news, commissioners expect an update soon on the progress of the engineering work for the new Bob Hall Pier.

We're back with another newscast reporting on the important news for the day. This time you are getting all your headlines under 10 minutes.

We're back with another episode of KEDT Newscast with Cathy Edwards. Cathy is bringing all of today's important highlights for today all under 10 minutes!