Extracurricular activities such as sports, academics, and band significantly shape young students early in their lives. These activities did just that for Corpus Christi ISD Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez. As the 2024-2025 school year approaches, Dr. Hernandez is poised to make an even more significant impact on Texas students by serving as Chief of the UIL Legislative Council, helping to shape "The Texas Way" in UIL regulations. A Dream...
Dusty Baker, one of baseball's most respected figures, took over as the Houston Astros' manager in 2020 and quickly left an indelible mark on the franchise. Over four incredible seasons, Baker guided the team to four consecutive American League Championship Series (ALCS) appearances and ultimately captured his first World Series title as a manager in 2022. However, despite his success, Baker recently reflected on his tenure with the Astros,...
The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office has officially identified the victim of a fatal car accident near Corpus Christi International Airport. The crash, which occurred over the weekend, claimed the life of 45-year-old Joshua Romanczyk. Early Morning Crash Near Agnes Street According to Senior Officer Jennifer Collier, the Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) was alerted to the fatal car accident around 2:12 a.m. on Saturday, October...
On Friday, October 11, Travis County District Judge Laurie Eiserloh made a significant decision that temporarily halts a major change in healthcare for Texans relying on Medicaid, the STAR program, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) had been on the verge of finalizing contracts that would have forced over a million children and families into new healthcare plans. However, the...
The city of Corpus Christi has taken a significant step forward in its plan to establish the Inner Harbor Desalination Plant. On Friday, October 11, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's (TCEQ) draft discharge permit, a critical development for the project. Initially issued in December 2023, this permit marks a major milestone in the city's efforts to secure a stable water supply for...
