The Corpus Christi City Council is preparing to vote on a major downtown redevelopment proposal that could reshape one of the city’s most recognizable locations. Council members will consider a $2 million funding agreement for the demolition of the historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse during Tuesday’s meeting. If approved, the agreement would use funds from Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #3, commonly known as TIRZ #3, to help finance the...
Police Seek Public Assistance in Active Search Authorities are urging residents to stay alert as the search continues for a missing woman last seen on Padre Island. The Corpus Christi Police Department has called on the public to share information that could help locate 40-year-old Angelita Martinez, whom her family reported missing. Officials say someone last saw Martinez on Friday evening near Winward Drive, a residential area in Padre Island....
The Port of Corpus Christi is experiencing an unprecedented boom as global oil tankers flood the U.S. Gulf Coast amid ongoing disruptions caused by the Iran war. With major Middle Eastern export routes heavily restricted, buyers across Asia and other regions are increasingly turning to the United States for crude oil supplies. As a result, the Texas port has become one of the most critical energy hubs in the global oil market. Global Oil Trade...
A Historic Threat Emerges in Texas No major modern U.S. city has ever fully run out of water. However, Corpus Christi may soon test that reality. Local officials warn that the city’s reservoirs could run dry as early as next year without significant rainfall. This alarming projection has raised urgent concerns about sustainability, infrastructure, and economic stability. City Manager Peter Zanoni acknowledged the unprecedented nature of the...
Drivers traveling through Corpus Christi’s west side should prepare for temporary disruptions as overnight closures begin along State Highway 44 (SH 44). The scheduled work, led by the Texas Department of Transportation, aims to replace large overhead road signs and improve roadway visibility and safety. Planned SH 44 Closures This Week Starting Sunday, May 3, contractors will implement rolling closures along SH 44 over three consecutive...
