Residents across the Coastal Bend have likely noticed something unusual in recent days: butterflies seem to be everywhere. From neighborhood streets and city parks to beaches and gardens, large numbers of butterflies have suddenly appeared across South Texas. According to experts at the South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center, the phenomenon is the result of recent rainfall that created ideal conditions for the American snout butterfly...
A 21-year-old Corpus Christi woman is now in police custody after investigators identified her from a social media video that captured a violent assault outside a local business last month. The incident, which occurred on May 23, 2026, gained public attention after a video of the assault began circulating online. Authorities say the footage played a key role in helping detectives identify both the victim and the suspect, leading to an arrest...
As South Texas experiences temperatures that feel more like the peak of summer than early-season conditions, firefighters in Corpus Christi are taking extra precautions to protect themselves from heat-related illnesses. One of the newest tools helping crews stay safe is hydration-monitoring technology that quickly assesses hydration levels before firefighters begin their demanding shifts. As rising temperatures increase the risk of dehydration...
The Port of Corpus Christi is moving closer to becoming a major container shipping hub after global logistics giant DP World entered into an exclusive negotiation agreement to develop and operate a new container terminal in South Texas. The proposed project represents a significant milestone for the port and could reshape trade opportunities along the U.S. Gulf Coast. If finalized, the development would expand containerized cargo capacity,...
Two men suffered gunshot wounds following an early morning shooting near a popular Corpus Christi entertainment venue on June 15. Authorities have arrested one suspect, and investigators continue working to determine the circumstances that led to the violence. Police Respond to Early Morning Shooting Corpus Christi police officers responded to reports of a shooting around 2:10 a.m. on June 15 in the 4500 block of South Padre Island Drive, near...
