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Taft City Manager Ryan Smith files lawsuit against mayor and three council members, accusing them of violating Open Meetings Act in November. Two Corpus Christi men receive sentencing for series of arm robberies in 2024. Nueces County Sheriff's Office moves inmate mail to digital system after finding drugs soaked into envelopes. Sinton Pirates remain in the hunt for state football title. KEDT...

Corpus Christi City Council awards $2.1 million for East Surfside Boulevard project. Officials report $5.5 million shortfall for seawall project. Judges from Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties discuss RGV growth and more at regional luncheon. And more Texas news.

Officials review actions for Evangeline groundwater project, other alternative water projects with city council during meeting Tuesday. City of Brownsville honors first city manager Helen Ramirez with proclamation. Houston Astros agree to sell three major affiliated, minor league baseball clubs to Diamond Baseball Holdings, including the Corpus Christi Hooks. And more Texas news.

Corpus Christi City Council meets Tuesday, full meeting agenda and public comment session sign ups are available at corpuschristitx.gov. Harlingen city leaders look to approve Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone plan for downtown. Rep. Michael Cloud presents Gary Moses with congressional honor patriot award at Victoria tree lighting ceremony. And more Texas news.

Corpus Christi City Council meet Tuesday, multiple updates on alternative water supply projects expected. Victoria City Council unanimously awards Lauger Companies contract to expand, renovate Victoria Community Center. Deadline for candidate to file in Texas' March 2026 primary elections is Monday at 6 p.m. Former trade negotiator warns that North America is entering critical moment that coul...

Brownsville City Commission appoints Alan Gard as interim city manager, effective December 20. President Trump pardons former Oakview Group CEO Tim Leiweke charged with rigging bidding process for UT's Moody Center. Dist. 34 US House Rep. Vicente Gonzalez met with Monterrey Mayor Adrián de la Garza Santos to discuss FIFA World Cup 2026 and South Texas issues. Regional weekend sports preview. D...

Corpus Christi, Alice, Beeville, and Mathis forming water resource alliance as lake levels continue to fall. Councilman Eric Cantu talks alternative water projects with KEDT. CCFD remind residents of safe heating practices as temperatures drop. New Aransas County Courthouse nears completion, expects to open for business next week. Corpus Christi's historic Harbor Playhouse to undergo $4.9 mill...

CCISD community meeting to discuss possible consolidation and closing of campuses at 5 p.m. Thursday at Travis Elementary School. Early voting continues for Robstown mayoral runoff between current mayor, David "Petey" Martinez and Mary Ann Saenz. Election day is Dec. 13. Kingsville Police Department investigating series of recent burglaries. Motivational speaker, comedian Tanya Lee Davis...

Victoria City Council to meet Tuesday, Corpus Christi City Council next meeting Dec. 9. Water reservoirs across South Texas continue to dwindle. San Diego High School's multi-use facility under construction collapses. City of Corpus Christi's 'Operation Heat Help' offers eligible residents up to $100 to help with their gas bills during cold weather months. More information can be f...

Victoria City Council Tuesday meeting to discuss second reading of ordinance to amend 2025-26 budget to cover $30 million encumbrances from last fiscal year, selection and agreement for community center construction, and decision to take action for capital improvement projects. The full agenda and livestream can be found at victoriatx.gov. Brownsville Community Improvement Corporation extends appl...

SpaceX plans for a 2026 launch, according to officials on X. Aransas County Commissioners Court approves emergency allocation of up to $100,000 for Rockport Fulton Good Samaritan organization, which reported a 36 percent increase in households served. A $3 million drainage project in Harlingen aims to alleviate standing water after rain events. Regional sports games happening Thanksgiving weekend....

Beeville City Council agrees to a $55,000 settlement with former police chief , who was fired in August for lewd remarks and filed a discrimination complaint. The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles now requires photo ID for vehicle registrations and renewals, potentially affecting undocumented residents. Study warns that Texas's rapid data center expansion could strain the grid, especially dur...

Alice teams up with Jim Wells County to address illegal dumping. U.S. House Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (D) seeks another term representing the Valley. Texas Highway Patrol increases enforcement for holiday travel. Rio Grande Valley beings no refusal DWI enforcement campaign in time for holiday season. And more Texas news.

City of Rockport lifts water boil notice issued Monday. Lake Corpus Christi water levels rise slightly from 11.9 percent to 12.2 percent thanks to weekend rain. Choke Canyon Reservoir steady at 10.3 percent capacity. Lavaca-Navidad River Authority releases statement on the Corpus Christi-region water shortage. High school football teams heading to playoffs this Thanksgiving. TAMU-CC women's ba...

Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority receives $46 million federal grant for new maintenance facility. Designs for new Veterans Memorial Academy Performing Arts Theater shown to San Benito residents. Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley one of 50 organizations to receive $150,000 grant from the Maximus Foundation. Regional weekend sports update. And more South Texas news.

Latest Updates From Around South Texas

Portland City Council explores alternative water supplies, independence from Corpus Christi's water. Valley International Airport Board of Directors narrows search for new director, expected to announce selection next week. New Bob Hall Pier will not meet original completion date on Jan. 7, according to county leaders. 'Runner of the Year,' TAMU-CC sophomore Elizabeth Khatevi to run in...

Inner Harbor Desalination Plant officially back on the table after Corpus Christi City Council approves new path forward in 6-3 vote. Texas appeals blocking of new congressional map to US Supreme Court. Area district superintendents gather at Del Mar College symposium to discuss success of dual enrollment program. And more Texas news.

Alternative water sources to take main stage during Corpus Christi City Council meeting Tuesday, what's happened so far. McAllen ISD removing Ten Commandments from display in classrooms as district awaits federal court ruling for ongoing legal dispute. And more Texas news.

Vice chair of Corpus Christi's planning commission, Brian Mandel resigns after allegedly sending threatening text messages to University of Louisville head coach and others. Preview of Corpus Christi City Council meeting Tuesday. Ranch Hand breaks ground on 400,000-square foot facility in Seguin. Texas Democrats meet in Corpus Christi Saturday for Thanksgiving celebration, candidate introducti...

Corpus Christi City Council to review plans to revive Inner Harbor desal project on Tuesday. City and community leaders break ground on new $30 million Harbor Bridge Parks project. New Portland venue 'Fifth and Elm' ready for weekend crowd. Preview of weekend sports. Edinburgh-native Bobby Pulido wins Latin Grammy for Best Tejano album. And more Texas news.

Four-acre vegetation fire near Odem has been contained. Harlingen CISD sees student enrollment drop by several 100 compared to 2024, prepares for $222.9 million budget. President Trump signs to end 43-day government shutdown Wednesday night. About TAMUK's Caesar Kleberg Research Institute new endowed chair Dr. Fidel Hernandez. Thursday marks last day to submit feedback survey on proposed chang...

Corpus Christi Water provides water supply update to city council Tuesday. RGV education professional Angela Churchill announces run for Texas House Dist. 40 for Republican Party. South Texas honors our nation's heroes with special Veterans Day ceremonies and events across the region. TAMU-CC men's basketball falls to Kansas Tuesday 77-46. And more Texas news.

Corpus Christi City Council to hear latest on water supply projects, ordinance to amend agreement with Corpus Christi Renewables LLC to purchase transmission pipeline, contract proposal for the design and bid of renovated Fire Station No. 9, and more agenda items. Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley receives $25,000 from AIM Media Texas. Corpus Christi Animal Care Services waive adoption fees till...

Corpus Christi City Manager Peter Zanoni proposes path to secure reliable midterm water source for region, to be considered during Nov. 18 city council meeting. City staff working with the Texas Water Development Board to request grant money for Evangeline Groundwater Project. Nueces River Authority board to meet Friday. Greg Abbott seeking fourth term as governor of Texas. TAMUK football celebrat...