Authorities have identified the man who died after being pulled from Corpus Christi Bay near downtown Corpus Christi last week. The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 55-year-old Tyrone Smith. Emergency crews recovered Smith from the water near Water’s Edge Park on Thursday, August 13. The incident prompted a response from Corpus Christi police and emergency personnel after someone spotted a man floating in the...
Corpus Christi officials are seeking emergency permission to temporarily pause required freshwater releases from Lake Corpus Christi into Nueces Bay, arguing that conserving water is necessary to protect the region’s supply. However, environmental advocates say the proposal could bypass a long-established stakeholder review process and potentially affect the health of local bays and estuaries. The request comes after recent rainfall...
Power has been restored in downtown Corpus Christi after a significant electrical outage left approximately 8,800 customers without service Saturday evening. The disruption affected businesses, residents, and other customers across a large section of downtown before crews restored power around 7:30 p.m. The Corpus Christi power outage was linked to a problem at a substation on Morris Street. According to AEP Texas Communications Director Omar...
Two people were killed Friday afternoon in a four-vehicle crash on State Highway 361, adding to growing safety concerns along the busy roadway near Padre Island. Corpus Christi police said the collision happened at approximately 3:40 p.m. in the 8100 block of Highway 361, near Corpus Christi Fire Station 16 and north of Beach Access Road 3. Two additional people were transported to a local hospital following the crash. The deadly collision marks...
Texas classrooms could see major changes in how students use laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices as state leaders consider tighter limits on classroom screen time. Gov. Greg Abbott has announced plans to pursue legislation to reduce schools’ reliance on digital devices and place greater emphasis on traditional learning methods. The proposal comes about a year after Texas lawmakers moved to restrict students’ personal cell phone...
