New Catholic School Superintendent: The Diocese of Corpus Christi has chosen Rebecca Hammel, former Dallas schools chief, to boost academic excellence and deepen faith formation across its campuses — find out what she plans.
Citywide truancy crackdown: Corpus Christi leaders from CCISD, law enforcement, health care, faith and business are teaming up to tackle chronic absenteeism, linking attendance to public safety, mental health and workforce goals — find out how they plan to keep kids in school.
Coast Guard hero rescues 165: Assigned to Air Station Corpus Christi, Petty Officer Scott Ruskan flew into storms and led 165 people to safety at Camp Mystic during the July 4th flooding disaster — find out how.
Cosplay magic hits Coastal Bend: Corpus Christi Comic Con returns July 12–14 at the American Bank Center, featuring cosplay contests, celebrity guests from Star Wars to Good Burger, vendors, panels and Q&As for fans of all ages — find out.
Holiday fireworks fuel pet panic: Local shelters in Corpus Christi are seeing a surge in missing-pet reports after this year’s Fourth of July fireworks and offer tips to keep your pets calm and secure — find out.
Cotton Fields Meet Desalination: The South Texas Water Authority broke ground on a brackish groundwater plant in Nueces County that could deliver up to 28 million gallons of drinkable water daily to Corpus Christi — find out how.
12-year-old boogie boarder saved: A Texas boy thanks strangers who pulled him from a rip current and shares crucial beach safety tips — find out his advice.
Rockport convoy brings relief: Fueled by memories of Hurricane Harvey, local volunteers are loading 14,000-pound trailers with debris-moving gear, fuel and protective equipment and heading into Central Texas to help clear riverbank wreckage — find out.
Corpus Christi casting calls: Local producers are scouting actors and background talent for new film and TV projects in the Coastal Bend — find out how to audition.
Other Corpus Christi headlines this week
- Beloved Texas chain Whataburger turns 75
- Coastal Bend neighbors converge at car show
- Everhart Road northbound lanes closed for reconstruction
- Harbor Bridge northbound lanes opened Tuesday afternoon
- New WingBar and Grill opens July 9
