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Inner Harbor desalination project expected to return to city council for renewed consideration, according to Mayor Guajardo. Bee County passes two of three propositions part of a $23 million bond package to address safety needs and facility upgrades for Three Rivers ISD. Parents of children with a disability invited to CCISD Transition Expo to explore area resources happening Saturday at 10 a.m. N...

Global credit rating agency Fitch Ratings lowers Corpus Christi marks due to finances, water supply decisions. Over 2,000 coastal birds killed in hailstorm Saturday. Brownsville voters reject Brownsville ISD's propositions to renovate schools, build performing arts center for third time. Elida Castillo gets top votes for City of Taft mayor. Coastal Bend Food Bank Executive Director Bea Hanson...

Texas approves all 17 proposed amendments to state constitution. A review of South Texas voter turnout and election results. City of Corpus Christi files petition seeking to place well fields under Corpus Christi Aquifer Storage and Recovery Conservation District. Corpus Christi Water to host public information session on Nueces groundwater wells project at 6 p.m. Thursday at Grace United Methodis...

Peter Zanoni, Corpus Christi Water representatives present details of Evangeline groundwater project to San Patricio county commissioners Monday. Full list of 17 proposed amendments to the Texas constitution on the ballot. Tuesday marks Coastal Bend Day of Giving, Lon Gonzalez talks with Coastal Bend Community Foundation's VP of Operations Tracy Ramirez about how you can support area nonprofit...

Former San Patricio County Sheriff Leroy Moody has died. City of Portland officials ask residents to document, report any damage received during Saturday's hailstorm. How LIFT fund helps small business owners impacted by natural disasters. Tuesday marks final chance to vote on local and state election items. How the government shutdown is impacting South Texas food banks. Review of weekend spo...

Gregory Gin Co. cotton gin fire 90 percent contained, according to Texas A&M Forest Service. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Old Harbor Bridge's center span finally lowered after multiple delays due to weather. City of McAllen officials say they are in communication with congressional lawmakers regarding the removal of Aeroméxico flights from McAllen International Airport. Friday m...

Gregory Gin Co. cotton gin fire 50 percent contained as of Wednesday evening. Drought and recent cold front sparks multiple grassfires across region. Proposed amendments to Texas constitution in incorrect order on voting ballots. And more South Texas news.

Old Harbor Bridge center span lowering delay continues due to windy conditions. Downtown Corpus Christi art installations on electrical boxes safe after Gov. Abbott's recent order threatened their removal. A review of proposed amendments to Texas constitution on Nov. 4 ballot. Red Flag warning in effect for South Texas until 7 p.m. Wednesday due to dry and windy conditions. Nagasaki bomb survi...

Old Harbor Bridge center span lowering delayed due to weather conditions.   Lake Corpus Christi at 13.1 percent capacity, Choke Canyon reservoir at 10.8 percent capacity.   Nagasaku bombing survivor to speak at TAMU-CC Tuesday night.   Texas A&M University- Galveston conducting study, offering free water quality testing for Calhoun, Jackson and Matagorda counties.   And more Texas news.

Final phase of decommission old Harbor Bridge continues with lowering of center span. State Rep. Denise Villalobos to ask TxDOT for exemption from removing some downtown Corpus Christi public art installations. TAMU-CC, Driscoll Health System hold meeting of the minds for healthcare students, professionals. A look into Proposition 4 on Nov. 4 ballot that would direct portion of existing state sale...

West Nile virus infected mosquito test pool collected near Chapman Ranch. City of Corpus Christi announces multi-platform outreach and communication campaign for water projects. Nueces County leaders consider adding tax reinvestment zone. Local public art pieces to be removed following Gov. Abbott's call for cities to eliminate non-standard roadway markings. Cameron County drainage district of...

Flour Bluff ISD holds first-ever State of the District in century-plus history Monday. Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez resigns, to leave office in December. Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino shares 2026 Starbase local impact report with $13 billion impact in RGV. A look at early voting turnout across South Texas. And more Texas news.

Corpus Christi City Council approves $169 million contract with Evangeline Water Group for groundwater rights and a $2.7 million reservation fee for desal facility on Harbor Island. Nueces County files lawsuit against Corpus Christi Housing Authority claiming it attempted to conceal transactions from public. Victoria City Mayor Dwayne Crocker voices opposition of two fire department propositions o...

Corpus Christi City Council to continue discussion of water strategy as levels drop. Review of items to be discussed during Victoria City Council meeting. City of Corpus Christi looking to reuse around one and a half acres of Sacky Park to expand Civitan Service Center. Early voting has begun, ends Oct. 31. Oziel “Ozzie” Ochoa Jr. announces candidacy for Texas House Dist. 37. Julio Salinas enters...

Texas officials warn low-income residents that SNAP benefits may cut off in November due to government shutdown. DRL Refineries looks to build $1 billion oil refinery in Taft. AEP Texas announces $310 million 3-year resiliency plan to strengthen South Texas power grid that will increase customers' bills about 1.45 cents a year. South Texas residents participate in nationwide 'No Kings'...

Deconstruction of old Harbor Bridge continues with center span to be lowered and recycled. Former Brownsville City Commissioner Dr. Rose Gowen talks about West Rail Trail featured in new PBS documentary "From Rails to Trails." The City of Brownsville is hosting a free screening of the documentary at the Mitte at Linear Park beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday. Monday marks last chance public c...

Nueces County officials announce the recovery of $1.93 million lost in an August cyber incident. One week since Beeville declared a state of emergency due to drought, Lake Corpus Christi now at 13.9% capacity, Choke Canyon at 11.1%. McAllen attorney Aissa Ilianna Garza announces candidacy for Hidalgo County new probate court. Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi advises patients to fill prescription...

Federal judge grants McAllen city commissioner Rodolfo Castillo and his wife bond after appeal hearing. Kingsville City Commission votes Charlie Sosa as new city manager. Corpus Christi City Council votes to approve new buildings for fire stations 8 and 10. Review of items Victoria residents will see on the ballot in November. Victoria County Navigation District signs agreement to lease around 70...

Nueces River Authority Board to make decision on City of Corpus Christi's $2.7 million non-refundable reservation fee with proposed Harbor Island desal plant. Corpus Christi City Council to consider construction contract for rebuilding fire stations 8 and 10, and more during Tuesday's meeting. The full agenda can be found at corpuschristitx.gov. SpaceX successfully launches eleventh test f...

SpaceX to run eleventh test flight of Starship rocket at 6:15 p.m. Monday. Christian Hardigree named first president of Texas A&M University- Victoria. 17 miles of waterborne barrier will be put in Cameron County, according to the Department of Homeland Security. New Texas law requires all county sheriffs to partner with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enforce federal immigration l...

City of Beeville issues local state of disaster declaration for continued drought conditions, activates Stage Four of Drought Contingency Plan. Nueces County reaches tentative 3-year agreement with Nueces County Sheriff's Officers Association which includes pay increase. City of Alice officials deliver State of the City address Thursday. Victoria County Pct. 2 Commissioner Jason Ort seeking se...

Corpus Christi city council members vote to delay decision on non refundable fee connected to Harbor Island Desalination project. Charges against more than 20 people arrested during McAllen immigration raid may not hold up in court. Nueces County Commissioners vote to eliminate one of Pct. 1 Justice of the Peace seat. Dr. Anita Kurian begins as director of Corpus Christi Nueces County Public Healt...

Corpus Christi City Council approves $1.8 million co-operative agreement to ensure rural health services for Robstown. Joe David Padron's 2002 capital murder case dismissed Tuesday. Trial of one former Uvalde CISD police officer charged with child endangerment from 2022 shooting at Robb Elementary relocating to Corpus Christi, to begin Jan. 5. ExxonMobil postpones plans for new plastics produc...

The Corpus Christi City Council discussed hiring an outside attorney for the Homewood Suites fraud investigation and approved ordinances for $16,000 in airport grant funding and $106,000 for traffic enforcement. The Nueces County Commissioners Court considered merging Precinct One's Justice of the Peace positions. Victoria appointed Deputy Chief Clay Fetters as Interim Chief of Police. The gov...

McAllen City Commissioner Rudy Castillo and wife facing federal charges of smuggling goods and money laundering instruments from the U.S. to Mexico. San Patricio County discusses new industrial development master plan for City of Portland to help with fast-paced growth. McAllen attorney Sergio J. Sanchez announces bid for Texas House Dist. 41. Hidalgo County Commissioner Ellie Torres announces run...