Coastal Bend nonprofit launches free hygiene pantry A Coastal Bend nonprofit expanded services after more families struggled to afford everyday necessities. The Coastal Bend Center launched a free pantry providing hygiene products and household essentials to residents. Organization leaders created the program after repeatedly seeing clients struggle with basic necessities and support services. The expansion comes as more individuals and families...
Junior Beach Lifeguard Camp Opens for Summer 2026 Families in Corpus Christi searching for an engaging and educational summer activity can now register their children for the city’s returning Junior Beach Lifeguard Camp. Following a successful launch last year, the Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation Department is bringing the program back for Summer 2026 with expanded opportunities for young participants to learn critical beach safety and...
Soccer excitement is sweeping across Texas as the 2026 FIFA World Cup officially begins, and Southeast Texas is preparing to join the momentum in a major way. A brand-new indoor soccer venue, GT Sports Complex, is set to break ground in Port Arthur later this month, bringing year-round opportunities for athletes, families, and fans throughout the region. The upcoming facility will serve as a centerpiece for local soccer development while...
A major artificial intelligence infrastructure project could soon transform South Texas into a national technology hub. Hut 8 announced plans to build the Beacon Point AI Data Center Campus in Nueces County, Texas, a facility the company claims could become the most compute-dense data center in the United States. The proposed project would deliver 352 megawatts of critical IT capacity under one roof, surpassing even the company’s existing...
A murder investigation tied to a deadly stabbing near Everhart Road has led to the arrest of a 20-year-old suspect, according to the Corpus Christi Police Department. Authorities confirmed Friday morning that Angel Hernandez was taken into custody and charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing death of 19-year-old Hugo Briseno. Hernandez also faces an additional charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Police said...
