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Corpus Christi
Wednesday, May 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 28th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Monday morning, heavy rainfall left over 2,000 local customers without power in parts of the Coastal Bend—affecting Sandia, Sinton, North Beach, Padre Island, Petronila, Aransas Pass, and Rockport. Crews worked to restore power while AEP urged residents to follow safety guidelines around downed lines. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ After years of waiting, VFW Post 2932 has installed a vintage UH-1 Iroquois helicopter display to replace the one lost to Hurricane Harvey in 2017. City officials helped secure funding for its transport and restoration from Fort Novosel—its dedication ceremony has not yet been scheduled. KRIS 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Corpus Christi Independent School District police officer, Ashley Transmeier, 29, was taken into custody Monday morning in Ingleside after officers responded to a shooting on Capehart Street that left veteran paramedic Albert 'Bert' Howie dead—she now faces a first-degree murder charge. KRIS 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Corpus Christi Independent School District is launching a one-to-one Chromebook policy that assigns each student their own device to use both in class and at home — the move aims to reduce damage while giving all students better access to learning tools. KIII-TV
- ➤ The RMA Education Foundation raised $8,565 in a reverse telethon earlier this month to help 39 at-risk seniors from RMA Public Schools afford caps and gowns — the nonprofit, founded less than six months ago, now provides emergency funds for transportation and housing security. KRIS 6 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ NOAA predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be above average with 13 to 19 named storms, and residents are advised to prepare with emergency kits, secure homes, and plan evacuation routes ahead of its start on June 1. Corpus Christi and county officials have partnered to offer a free emergency alert service—residents can sign up by texting BEREADYCCNC to 888777 to receive urgent updates. Caller Times
- ➤ Experts gathered at the One Water Summit in Corpus Christi to discuss water challenges such as desalination, drought response and reuse; funds raised will support a new water assistance program for residents facing financial hardship. A city official said the council recently approved a project to expand treated wastewater reuse—preliminary design work is expected to finish in May 2026—while ideas from experts across Texas aim to boost water sustainability. KIII-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Corpus Christi Housing Authority board will consider rescinding or modifying a tax exemption program that granted status to 20 apartment complexes—including The Villas on Ocean Drive, The Icon on Saratoga, and Southlake Ranch—and local leaders warn the measure could cost the city millions in lost revenue as the new board faces opposition from the city council, Del Mar College, and Nueces County. KRIS 6 News
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Doug Stone Live Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the smooth baritone sounds of contemporary country star Doug Stone.
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Veterans Memorial High School Graduation
6-7 p.m. — American Bank Center — Ticket required — Celebrate the achievements of graduating students in a ceremonial graduation at a prominent local venue.
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Corpus Christi Tritons vs. Nashville Kats
5-12 p.m. — American Bank Center — Tickets required — Experience an exciting matchup between local favorites and the Nashville Kats in the heart of Corpus Christi.
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