A Heartbreaking Parallel: One Father's Fight for Justice Following the tragic death of a three-year-old boy from suspected child abuse last week, a local father who endured a similar tragedy is speaking out. Jesse Lopez, who lost his one-year-old daughter to child abuse in 2021, continues to seek justice while offering words of encouragement to families facing similar grief. A Father's Painful Memory Lopez vividly remembers the moment he...
Speed Limits Changes Under Consideration The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has proposed lowering speed limits on specific sections of Ennis Joslin Road and Weber Road in response to public concerns. The adjustments aim to improve road safety and ensure smoother traffic flow in these areas. Public Concerns Spark Speed Limit Review TxDOT officials revealed that residents' requests prompted the speed limit evaluation. According to...
City officials have postponed a second vote on a controversial drought contingency plan, opting instead to hold another public meeting to gather additional community feedback. The plan, which outlines water restrictions during different drought stages, has faced significant debate over transparency and public engagement. In a statement, City Manager Peter Zanoni confirmed that the council will not revisit the discussion on the drought...
A measles outbreak is spreading in Gaines County, Texas, and health officials warn that more cases are likely due to the disease’s highly contagious nature. The Texas Health and Human Services Department (DSHS) confirmed that as of Tuesday, February 11, 24 cases have been reported, with nine patients hospitalized. According to DSHS, all infected individuals are unvaccinated residents of Gaines County, located in the southern High Plains of...
The approval of Corpus Christi’s drought contingency plan crumbled late Tuesday night after an intense hourlong debate among City Council members. Attempts to amend, postpone, or endorse the plan—initially backed in January—ultimately failed. The deadlock means the city’s current water-use restrictions remain unchanged. Understanding the Drought Contingency Plan The plan, mandated by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality,...
