Financial Impact of Unpaid Library Fees For nearly 17 years, the City of Corpus Christi has faced controversy regarding the financial implications of uncollected library fees and missing inventory. City leaders have now addressed the issue, outlining their challenges in collecting overdue fines. Efforts to Recover Unpaid Fines 2006, the city enlisted a collection agency to recover unpaid library fines exceeding $25. However, by 2012, the cost of...
Joe Mixon and several Houston Texans players were vocal about their frustration with officiating after their season ended in a tough AFC Divisional Round loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Mixon, in particular, criticized what he perceived as referee favoritism toward Patrick Mahomes and Kansas City. The veteran running back didn't hold back, stating, "The whole world sees" the bias and emphasizing that teams should never let officials decide...
Frigid Temperatures are Expected to Plunge below freezing A powerful cold front is set to sweep through Corpus Christi late Tuesday, bringing icy winds and plummeting temperatures, similar to a previous cold blast weeks ago. According to the National Weather Service (NWS), temperatures will drop below freezing across most of the region, including areas along the coast. In a social media post, the local NWS office confirmed that winds will be...
A Heartbreaking Parallel: One Father's Fight for Justice Following the tragic death of a three-year-old boy from suspected child abuse last week, a local father who endured a similar tragedy is speaking out. Jesse Lopez, who lost his one-year-old daughter to child abuse in 2021, continues to seek justice while offering words of encouragement to families facing similar grief. A Father's Painful Memory Lopez vividly remembers the moment he...
Speed Limits Changes Under Consideration The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has proposed lowering speed limits on specific sections of Ennis Joslin Road and Weber Road in response to public concerns. The adjustments aim to improve road safety and ensure smoother traffic flow in these areas. Public Concerns Spark Speed Limit Review TxDOT officials revealed that residents' requests prompted the speed limit evaluation. According to...
