Sissy Winn Leads Before Buc Days Finals The excitement is building at Buc Days 2026 as Rodeo Corpus Christi heads into its final weekend. Fans packed the arena this week to watch some of the top rodeo athletes compete, but one hometown favorite has captured the spotlight ahead of Saturday night’s finals. Multi-time champion barrel racer Sissy Winn currently holds the top spot entering the championship round at Rodeo Corpus Christi. The South...
Nueces County officials are considering major operational changes following a declaration of a local water emergency. One proposal gaining attention would shorten the county’s public works week by one day to reduce water consumption across government facilities. County Judge Connie Scott said officials have started discussing strategies to conserve water as drought concerns continue to affect the region. Although county leaders have not made a...
A grand jury accused a former Nueces River Authority employee of falsifying water-quality reporting documents for multiple South Texas communities, leading to her arrest. Authorities arrested Marisa Juarez on May 4 on charges of tampering with a governmental record. Investigators allege that Juarez knowingly submitted false microbial reporting forms intended to appear as legitimate government documents. The indictment claims the alleged...
City Leaders Revisit New Water Supply Proposal Corpus Christi leaders are once again exploring new ways to strengthen the city’s water supply amid the ongoing drought that continues to pressure local resources. During today’s City Council meeting, officials will discuss a proposal involving Seven Seas Water Group and the South Texas Water Authority that could transform brackish groundwater into drinking water. Although the proposal is not...
The Houston Astros hoped to create a memorable fan experience with the inaugural Astros Race to the Pennant at Daikin Park. Instead, many participants left the event disappointed after organizational issues disrupted the final stretch of both the 5K and 10K races on Saturday. Thousands of runners joined the downtown Houston event, which promised an exciting finish inside Daikin Park. However, congestion near the stadium created a bottleneck,...
