Newly released court documents are shedding light on the investigation into a deadly August crash on Highway 361 that killed 59-year-old Jarrod Fangman. Investigators now say evidence recovered after the collision led them to believe the crash was intentional, not accidental. Authorities have charged 23-year-old Liam Shannon with murder in connection with Fangman’s death. Deadly Highway 361 Crash Under Investigation The fatal collision...
A contractor died Wednesday morning at the Corpus Christi Liquefaction facility in Gregory, prompting the site to close for the remainder of the day while authorities investigate the incident. Cheniere Energy confirmed the contractor’s death and said it is cooperating fully with local law enforcement. Bechtel, which has employees and contractors at the facility, also confirmed the deceased was a colleague. The companies have not released the...
A 70-year-old man has been arrested after Corpus Christi police investigated a video that allegedly showed a stray cat being shot in the city. According to the Corpus Christi Police Department, officers became aware of the video Tuesday and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the animal’s death. Investigators determined that the incident occurred in the 2900 block of Coleman Avenue. The case has led to a felony charge of cruelty...
The latest failure along the Mary Rhodes Pipeline is prompting Corpus Christi officials to take another look at the long-term reliability of one of the city’s most critical water supply systems. A recent leak forced the temporary shutdown of the pipeline while crews replaced a 17-foot section of damaged pipe. The repair allowed the city to restore water deliveries of approximately 72 million gallons per day, helping maintain the region’s...
A Corpus Christi man who has spent more than 15 years researching Bonnie and Clyde believes he has discovered photographs that could offer a previously unseen glimpse into the lives of the notorious outlaw couple. Old Album May Hold Rare Photos Timothy Phelps found the photographs while helping a friend clean out his late father's garage. The old album remained unopened for about a year before Phelps decided to look inside. Inside, he discovered...
