Lawsuit Moves from Federal to State Court Corpus Christi News: Councilwoman Sylvia Campos has sued KRIS TV and the City of Corpus Christi for allegedly violating her medical privacy. Originally filed in federal court, the case now moves to state court after a judge dismissed the federal claims. Attorney Matt Manning, representing Campos, claims the station and city unlawfully disclosed her private health information. He seeks a restraining...
Tax Filing Deadline Approaches: Here's Where to Get Help With the April 15 tax deadline fast approaching, many residents may still be rushing to file their returns. Luckily, Corpus Christi tax prep resources are still available—and free help is offered throughout the city. The IRS’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides essential tax return preparation at no cost for those who qualify, including individuals earning under...
Reservoir Levels Critically Low Despite last week’s steady rainfall, Corpus Christi water restrictions remain in effect as the city’s water crisis continues. The rainfall did little to boost levels at Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir—the city’s main water sources. As of Saturday, their combined capacity sits at just 17.5%, far below the 20% threshold that activates Stage 3 restrictions. While the showers offered temporary...
Middle of the Pack—but Is That Fair? Baseball fans and writers often release new rankings of all Major League Baseball stadiums. And like clockwork, you’ll see favorites like Oracle Park in San Francisco, Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Petco Park in San Diego, and PNC Park in Pittsburgh leading the charge. Meanwhile, Daikin Park Houston—formerly known as Enron Field and later Minute Maid Park—tends to land somewhere in the...
Outdoor Fires Now Permitted with Caution Corpus Christi Burn Ban restrictions have officially been lifted as of Monday, following a decision by Nueces County Judge Connie Scott. Residents now have the green light to resume outdoor burning activities, including beach bonfires, campfires, and brush clearing. The move comes after recent rainfall eased the drought conditions that had increased wildfire risk in the region. County emergency officials...
