The Corpus Christi community mourns beloved educator and coach Leyton Hernandez after a tragic two-car crash Friday. Leyton Hernandez, 28, the son of Corpus Christi Independent School District Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez, died after the crash, officials said in a statement from the district. His death has deeply affected students, colleagues, and families across the school district who remember him as a dedicated teacher, mentor, and...
A late Saturday night crash along Highway 361 on Mustang Island left one person hospitalized and caused significant traffic delays for drivers heading into Port Aransas. Authorities say the collision involved a Jeep and a Tesla and resulted in the arrest of one driver on suspicion of driving while intoxicated (DWI). The incident occurred during a busy evening on the coastal roadway, a key route for residents and visitors traveling between Corpus...
A domestic dispute in Corpus Christi escalated to gun violence late Wednesday, resulting in a teenage boy being critically wounded. Police arrested another minor in connection with the shooting on Treyway Lane, emphasizing the event as a significant case of juvenile violence affecting the local community. Emergency Response on Treyway Lane The incident occurred on March 12, 2026, in the 2000 block of Treyway Lane. Around 10:10 p.m., Corpus...
Currently, South Texas residents are experiencing a classic case of "weather whiplash." Specifically, if you stepped outside this morning in Corpus Christi, you likely noticed a significant shift in the atmosphere. While the weekend brings summer-like heat, the National Weather Service is simultaneously tracking a powerful cold front that will fundamentally change your Monday morning commute. From record-approaching highs to gusty northern...
The taps are running dry in the Coastal Bend, and the ripples are set to be felt far beyond the Texas coastline. Corpus Christi, home to one of the nation’s most critical petroleum ports, is staring down a "water emergency" that could halt the flow of jet fuel to major airports and paralyze global energy exports. With local reservoirs plummeting, experts warn that only hurricane-level rainfall could prevent Corpus Christi from failing to meet...
