Thousands Gather in Corpus Christi for Texas Democratic Convention Thousands of Democratic delegates, volunteers, elected officials, and supporters gathered at the Hilliard Center Arena in Corpus Christi for the closing rally of the Texas Democratic Convention, marking the end of a three-day event focused on organizing for the 2026 midterm elections. The convention concluded with a keynote address from U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, who encouraged...
The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking residents to remain alert as officers continue searching for a missing 77-year-old woman who disappeared Sunday morning. Authorities are encouraging anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact law enforcement immediately, as every tip could help bring her home safely. Police Search for Missing Corpus Christi Woman Police identified the missing woman as Gloria Brown, 77, who was last...
A former Nueces County fire captain is facing a second-degree felony charge after investigators allegedly connected his Kik Messenger account to child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to court records. Authorities arrested Jesse Gil III, 46, on June 16, 2026. He was booked into the Nueces County Jail on a charge of possession with intent to promote child pornography. Court records show his bond was set at $100,000. The case has drawn...
Alleged Drug Trafficker Faces Federal Charges A man accused of working with a Mexican drug cartel has been extradited to Corpus Christi to face serious federal drug trafficking charges, marking another step in ongoing efforts to combat cross-border narcotics operations. Roberto Bazan-Salinas, 46, arrived in the United States after authorities in Mexico arrested him earlier this year. Federal prosecutors allege that he played a role in a...
New Drought Reality Challenges Long-Term Water Strategy For decades, Corpus Christi relied on long-term water plans designed to secure the region’s future. However, a series of increasingly severe droughts has revealed a troubling reality: the city’s water planning assumptions have not kept pace with changing environmental conditions. A regional water plan released a decade ago projected water shortages beginning around 2050. Five years...
