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...
Coastal Bend Hospitals Expand 24/7 Forensic Care Coastal Bend survivors will soon access faster forensic care and emotional support through expanded regional services across South Texas communities. Beginning at midnight on June 13, 11 medical centers across the Coastal Bend will start offering forensic care services around the clock. The effort aims to remove one of the biggest barriers survivors face after an assault: access to timely and...
A Nueces County jury has found Carlos Suarez Jr. guilty on multiple felony charges tied to a 2024 case involving a Corpus Christi police officer and two juveniles. The verdict concludes a high-profile criminal trial that drew attention across the Coastal Bend due to the severity of the allegations and the defendant’s age. Jurors convicted Suarez on all four charges, including attempted capital murder of a peace officer, two counts of...
