Andrea Montalvo-Hamid, the Assistant Professional Professor and Coordinator for Hispanic Heritage Month at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, is thrilled to unveil the university's planned activities for students and the general public. The celebrations start with a poetry session on September 13th, from 6 to 8:30 pm at the University Center Bayview. The official commencement of the events is on September 18th, to be held at the Anchor...
In the 22 years since the tragic events when terrorists hijacked and crashed four planes into the World Trade Center towers, the Pentagon, and a field in Pennsylvania, the United States still pays tribute to the lives lost. In Corpus Christi, the City organizes various local events to remember 9/11. A ceremony and walk will commence in the Art Museum parking lot in front of the American Bank Center. Check-in will open at 7 a.m., with the...
September marks Suicide Prevention Month, with numerous groups supporting those grappling with mental anguish. The World Health Organization states that around 700,000 individuals take their own lives globally every year. Angela Horner from NAMI Greater Corpus Christi shared with 3News that this month holds a special significance for her. "It's deeply personal for me. I lost my nephew to suicide when he was only 25, which was nearly 13 years...
Texas legislators have tightened the reins on animal ownership for those found guilty of animal cruelty. Five years after their conviction, they will be barred from owning animals. Under House Bill 598, spearheaded by state Rep. Matt Shaheen from Plano, this ban isn't just confined to individuals involved in dog fighting. It also encompasses those who harm assistance animals or those convicted of maltreatment to non-livestock animals, as...
As the new school year begins, the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force of the Corpus Christi Police Department is particularly active. Det. Alicia Escobar, a team member, mentions that they're currently executing an average of one search warrant weekly at local homes. She emphasizes, "Most of the time, both the offenders and the young victims are in Corpus Christi." She highlighted a frequent issue among local youth where they engage...
