Alleged Drug Trafficker Faces Federal Charges A man accused of working with a Mexican drug cartel has been extradited to Corpus Christi to face serious federal drug trafficking charges, marking another step in ongoing efforts to combat cross-border narcotics operations. Roberto Bazan-Salinas, 46, arrived in the United States after authorities in Mexico arrested him earlier this year. Federal prosecutors allege that he played a role in a...
New Drought Reality Challenges Long-Term Water Strategy For decades, Corpus Christi relied on long-term water plans designed to secure the region’s future. However, a series of increasingly severe droughts has revealed a troubling reality: the city’s water planning assumptions have not kept pace with changing environmental conditions. A regional water plan released a decade ago projected water shortages beginning around 2050. Five years...
As Mosquito Awareness Week continues, residents can still receive a free mosquito prevention kit before supplies run out. The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District is wrapping up its week-long community campaign with two final drive-thru distribution events designed to help families protect themselves from mosquito-borne illnesses. The initiative encourages residents to take simple yet effective steps to reduce mosquito populations...
Drivers in Corpus Christi should prepare for temporary traffic changes as the City of Corpus Christi begins street repair work at one of the city’s busiest intersections. Starting June 24, construction crews will work at the intersection of Staples Street and Everhart Road, prompting several lane closures that could affect daily commutes and local traffic flow through June 29. City officials announced temporary traffic adjustments as part of...
Houston’s hockey future appears brighter than it has in more than a decade. Houston could soon welcome both an ECHL franchise and a future NHL expansion team, signaling a major shift for professional hockey in one of the nation’s largest sports markets. Former NHL defenseman Michel Petit, founder and CEO of Blueline SlapShot LLC, recently confirmed that plans are moving forward to bring an ECHL team to the Houston area within the next two to...
