A grand jury accused a former Nueces River Authority employee of falsifying water-quality reporting documents for multiple South Texas communities, leading to her arrest. Authorities arrested Marisa Juarez on May 4 on charges of tampering with a governmental record. Investigators allege that Juarez knowingly submitted false microbial reporting forms intended to appear as legitimate government documents. The indictment claims the alleged...
City Leaders Revisit New Water Supply Proposal Corpus Christi leaders are once again exploring new ways to strengthen the city’s water supply amid the ongoing drought that continues to pressure local resources. During today’s City Council meeting, officials will discuss a proposal involving Seven Seas Water Group and the South Texas Water Authority that could transform brackish groundwater into drinking water. Although the proposal is not...
The Houston Astros hoped to create a memorable fan experience with the inaugural Astros Race to the Pennant at Daikin Park. Instead, many participants left the event disappointed after organizational issues disrupted the final stretch of both the 5K and 10K races on Saturday. Thousands of runners joined the downtown Houston event, which promised an exciting finish inside Daikin Park. However, congestion near the stadium created a bottleneck,...
The Corpus Christi City Council is preparing to vote on a major downtown redevelopment proposal that could reshape one of the city’s most recognizable locations. Council members will consider a $2 million funding agreement for the demolition of the historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse during Tuesday’s meeting. If approved, the agreement would use funds from Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3, commonly known as TIRZ #3, to help finance the...
Police Seek Public Assistance in Active Search Authorities are urging residents to stay alert as the search continues for a missing woman last seen on Padre Island. The Corpus Christi Police Department has called on the public to share information that could help locate 40-year-old Angelita Martinez, whom her family reported missing. Officials say someone last saw Martinez on Friday evening near Winward Drive, a residential area in Padre Island....
