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...
Federal immigration authorities arrested 24 people during a targeted enforcement operation in Corpus Christi on May 13, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials. ICE carried out the one-day operation in coordination with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. Officials said the arrests involved individuals accused or convicted of various criminal offenses, including theft, assault, and driving while...
Corpus Christi Council Postpones Major Water Plant Decision The Corpus Christi City Council voted early Wednesday morning to delay a final decision on reviving the city’s controversial desalination plant project, extending debate over one of the largest infrastructure proposals in the region’s history. After nearly 15 hours of discussions and public comments, council members approved a 7-2 vote at approximately 2:20 a.m. to postpone action...
Lemonade Day is returning to the Coastal Bend, giving children across the region a chance to build entrepreneurial skills through hands-on business experience. The annual program encourages young participants to launch and manage their own lemonade stands while learning valuable lessons about leadership, responsibility, and financial literacy. Organized by the United Corpus Christi Chamber Foundation, the initiative uses lemonade stands as a...
