College sports thrive on more than touchdowns, buzzer-beaters, and packed student sections. The action on the field may draw the biggest cheers, but mascots often set the tone long before the opening whistle. At the University of Texas, Hook ’Em has become an unmistakable part of that game-day energy—and now the spirited costumed character is in contention for the Mascot Hall of Fame. Hook ’Em Brings Energy to Texas Game Days Hook ’Em...
Corpus Christi is facing a high-stakes dispute over industrial water rates that could reshape how the city funds its water future. For more than a decade, several large industrial plants received water at heavily discounted prices, leaving residents and local businesses to cover a significant share of the cost. City rate models show that customers subsidized water for major energy companies by more than $100 million. Now, after Corpus Christi...
Three Hospitalized After Corpus Christi Crash Three people were taken to a local hospital Sunday afternoon after a serious Corpus Christi crash on the city’s Southside. One person suffered critical injuries, according to police, following a multi-vehicle collision on South Staples Street near Wooldridge Road. The crash occurred shortly after 2 p.m. and involved at least three vehicles. Authorities said the vehicles sustained extensive damage....
Corpus Christi Plans Water Rate Increase for 2027 Corpus Christi residents, businesses, and major industrial water users could face higher water and wastewater bills beginning in 2027 as city officials prepare to finance several large-scale infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening the community’s long-term water supply. City leaders discussed the proposed fiscal year 2027 water budget during a recent City Council workshop, where Corpus...
Dog Saved After Bay Water Rescue A routine emergency call turned into a heartwarming animal rescue after firefighters saved an exhausted dog struggling in Corpus Christi Bay. The successful operation not only reunited the pet with its owner but also demonstrated how specialized water rescue equipment can protect both people and animals in emergencies. Firefighters responded quickly after receiving reports of a dog fighting to stay above water...
