In a heartfelt conversation, Randy Harris shared the details of his final talk with his son, Caleb, before he vanished, who mysteriously disappeared over a week ago, shedding light on the puzzling circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Caleb, known for his close-knit relationship with his family and friends, maintained regular contact with them. Randy pointed out the strangeness of his son's sudden absence, especially since Caleb had...
This week, as Corpus Christi grappled with the initiation of Stage 2 water restrictions, a significant challenge emerged—a substantial water leak at a city-managed facility, which has been alarmingly ongoing for months. Nick Winkelman, the city's interim water system director, shared insights into the situation, revealing that two tanks have been dormant since 2018. Presently, only one tank is filled with water, a deliberate action to...
Every year, the city's fire (CCFD) and police (CCPD) departments apply for new equipment from State Homeland Security grants. Last year, the city received just over $180,000 from the program. This year, they're applying for just over $840,000 in grants. Those funds will be used to buy equipment that will help them prevent terrorism and provide aid in mass casualty events. Assistant Fire Chief Billy Belyeu said two of the grant applications that...
In the serene coastal stretch of South Texas, a highly infectious adversary, the Norovirus, is making its presence keenly felt. It is known for its relentless efficiency in spreading; this virus is no stranger to causing significant discomfort, often sending individuals on repeated, urgent dashes to the restroom. The impact of this virus is a common tale of woe shared by many, marking an unwelcome interruption in their lives with its typical...
In a recent legislative move, the U.S. House of Representatives has advanced a bill that poses a potential ban on the widely used social media platform TikTok. The proposed legislation requires TikTok to disengage from its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, within five months to avoid a nationwide prohibition across all U.S. app stores. This initiative is not unprecedented, as concerns regarding national security and the potential access of the...