Corpus Christi’s Evangeline water project has reached significant construction milestones as the city works to strengthen its long-term water supply. With 40% of its planned 30-mile pipeline installed and new connections to the Mary Rhodes pipeline complete, the project is advancing despite a legal dispute over groundwater production permits. The infrastructure project is designed to deliver up to 24 million gallons of water per day (MGD),...
A 66-year-old man from Floresville, Texas, died following a boating accident in the Upper Laguna Madre near Padre Island on Monday, October 12, according to Texas Game Wardens. Authorities identified the victim as Herbert Ward Jr. New details released by investigators indicate that Ward was boating with his wife when he was thrown from their vessel while traveling through a channel near the Intracoastal Waterway. The incident triggered an...
A man died Monday morning after his car left Interstate 37 and crashed into another vehicle at a gas station along Up River Road in Corpus Christi, police said. The crash occurred early Monday, October 12, near the busy interstate corridor, prompting an investigation and temporary traffic disruption in the surrounding area. According to the Corpus Christi Police Department, officers received the call at approximately 6:26 a.m. in the 9400 block...
A Corpus Christi couple is expanding its mission to bring comfort and representation to children living with Type 1 diabetes through specially designed Barbie dolls. Now in its second year, the Breakthrough Barbie Bonanza is raising funds to distribute thousands more dolls to pediatric diabetes programs nationwide. John Navar and his wife, Cheryl, launched the initiative after recognizing that a doll designed with diabetes-management equipment...
Corpus Christi police arrested a 36-year-old man accused of participating in a scam that allegedly pressured a resident into paying money to avoid arrest. Investigators say the suspect arrived to collect the money after the victim was led to believe they were facing legal consequences. Authorities identified the suspect as Yen Hung Chen. Police say the investigation began after a resident received a threatening message on September 29, 2026,...
