In the early hours of Thursday morning, four dedicated nurses from Corpus Christi Medical Center braved the chilly weather to participate in a peaceful protest. Standing along Rodd Field Road, just shy of 1,600 feet from Bay Area Hospital, they held signs declaring "Nurse Solidarity" and "Union Nurse Power." Their demands were precise: better staff retention, safer staffing levels, patient protection, and guaranteed break reliefs for nurses. A...
Corpus Christi is taking decisive steps to address its diminishing water supply. On Tuesday, the City Council voted 8-1 to authorize City Manager Peter Zanoni to negotiate contracts with landowners for leasing sites for groundwater wells. These wells aim to supplement the city's existing water resources as critical reservoirs fall to dangerously low levels. Funding and Negotiation Details The approved motion, led by City Councilman Roland...
Cold temperatures across the Coastal Bend have affected people and local wildlife. Green sea turtles are among the most impacted, especially vulnerable to cold conditions. Hundreds of Cold-Stunned Turtles Rescued The Texas State Aquarium rescued 297 cold-stunned green sea turtles between Friday and Sunday, bringing them to the Port of Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue. By Tuesday, the aquarium had rehabilitated approximately 270 turtles....
Billy Wagner, the legendary former Houston Astros closer, fell short of entering the Baseball Hall of Fame last January. The stars appear to align for Wagner, with projections indicating he could finally secure his spot in Cooperstown when Monday night brings the results for the Class of 2025. Steady Progress Toward Baseball Immortality To be inducted into the Hall of Fame, players must appear on at least 75% of ballots cast by voters. Wagner...
In a significant consumer safety alert, more than 2,000 family-sized Great Value Chicken Broth cartons have been recalled from Walmart shelves due to packaging issues that could lead to product spoilage. This development was confirmed by a Walmart spokesperson earlier this week in a statement to USA TODAY. Why Was the Recall Issued? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed that chicken broth sold in 48-ounce aseptic paper cartons may have...
