The criminal case involving a fatal Corpus Christi hit-and-run crash is set to move into the courtroom next week as both prosecutors and defense attorneys confirmed they are prepared to proceed with trial. The defendant, Garner Burford, 31, faces charges stemming from a 2024 crash that claimed the life of 27-year-old Marissa A. Mendoza and seriously injured another individual. Court officials announced that jury selection will begin Thursday,...
Water security remains one of the biggest challenges facing the Coastal Bend, and the debate over how to solve it has intensified. Gov. Greg Abbott criticized Corpus Christi leaders for delaying the long-planned desalination project. Abbott blames the City Council, while questions continue surrounding the Nueces River Authority's desalination effort. Experts say differing responses raise accountability and leadership questions over South Texas'...
College football is entering a new era where jerseys are becoming more than team uniforms—they are valuable advertising space. Following two record-breaking sponsorship agreements involving the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish, attention has quickly shifted to two of the sport's biggest brands: the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies. With both athletic programs regularly appearing on national television and boasting some...
Corpus Christi Returns to Stage 2 Water Restrictions After Reservoir Recovery Residents of Corpus Christi will soon see a welcome change in local water conservation rules as city officials prepare to move from Stage 3 to Stage 2 water restrictions officially. The announcement follows a remarkable improvement in reservoir levels after weeks of heavy rainfall across South Texas, providing temporary relief for a community that has faced prolonged...
Corpus Christi residents can now enjoy fewer water conservation restrictions after city leaders officially lifted Stage 3 measures that had been in place since December 2024. The decision follows significant improvements in water levels at Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake Corpus Christi, thanks to recent rainfall that helped replenish the region's primary water sources. City officials announced the change during a Tuesday morning news conference,...
