Day: January 30, 2024

Residents and business owners in Port Aransas, Corpus Christi, and Aransas Pass, served by Nueces County Water District 4, are bracing for a 10% hike in their water bills starting February 29. This adjustment in billing comes as an unwelcome surprise to many, especially to those whose livelihoods are closely tied to water usage. Among the vocal critics of the rate increase is Jace Thompson, proprietor of Barefoot Beans, a coffee shop in Port...

The Houston Astros' acquisition of Josh Hader marked a significant moment in baseball, positioning them with arguably the best three-person bullpen for the 2024 season. This move, however, introduced a nuanced challenge for Astros' manager Joe Espada, particularly concerning the role of the closer. Historically, Hader and Ryan Pressly, another critical Astros reliever, have been their previous teams' go-to closers. With his remarkable track...