Murder Charge Filed in Fatal Westside Stabbing A 34-year-old Corpus Christi man faces a murder charge following a fatal stabbing on the city’s westside, police announced. Jerry Lee Alvarez was taken into custody on July 21 after investigators identified him as a suspect in the death of 56-year-old Jose Davila. Detectives obtained a murder warrant before making the arrest, according to the Corpus Christi Police Department. Authorities...
The City of Rockport is closely monitoring Tropical Storm Bertha as officials assess whether the system could affect the community. Although current forecasts suggest the storm will remain weak, uncertainty surrounding its path means residents should continue watching for updates and prepare for possible heavy rainfall. City officials are following guidance from the National Weather Service while tracking the storm’s movement and development....
The Houston Rockets will have a new full-time beat reporter following the team throughout the 2026-27 NBA season. Veteran basketball journalist Will Guillory has announced his move to Houston after spending a decade covering the New Orleans Pelicans. The appointment arrives roughly three months before the Rockets begin their 60th season as an NBA franchise. More importantly, it gives Houston basketball fans another experienced voice to follow...
The Corpus Christi election is beginning to take shape as prospective candidates prepare to compete for mayor and City Council positions in November. However, before campaigning can fully begin, each hopeful must complete the city’s official filing process and satisfy several eligibility requirements. Residents interested in serving at City Hall have until 5 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, to submit their applications. As that deadline approaches, local...
A planned Nueces County data center has secured a second major lease, doubling the unidentified tenant’s proposed footprint and strengthening the project’s position as one of the region’s largest technology investments. Developer Hut 8 announced that the same investment-grade company behind the first 15-year, $9.8 billion lease has signed another agreement of equal value. Together, the contracts are worth $19.6 billion and increase the...
