Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 18th of August.
Good morning, Corpus Christi.
Southbound US 181 traffic will face delays as overnight lane and shoulder closures begin Monday at Harbor Bridge.
Motorists are advised to plan alternate routes in Corpus Christi.
Rockport native Karl Hoepfner (a loyal Whataburger fan since 1963) celebrated his 90th birthday on Monday morning at his local Whataburger.
He visited over 730 locations and was named the brand's Biggest Fan in 2010, and now he looks ahead to celebrating 100.
After years of serving the community, veteran KRIS 6 anchors Michelle and Bryan Hofmann are leaving the station, ending their partnership that began in 2022 (together on KRIS 6 Sunrise after their 2024 wedding).
Their next steps remain unannounced.
The Texan will build a new store at the I-37 and Tuloso Road intersection near Refinery Row, located between Corn Products Road & Suntide Road near local refineries.
Updates will be provided when construction begins.
Six Flags Fiesta Texas has announced its largest Fright Fest yet from Sept.
11 to Nov. 1, featuring a new Conjuring Universe maze, extra scare zones, and family-friendly daytime events (including trick-or-treating and live shows) on weekends.
Texas parents, including one from Flour Bluff, asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Aug.
17 to review a law that requires public school classrooms to display a Protestant version of the Ten Commandments. They say the rule violates the First Amendment.
A video explains updated watering rules after Corpus Christi shifted from Stage 3 to Stage 2 drought restrictions in August.
Residents should review the guidelines (effective immediately) to care for their lawns properly.
After three Highway 361 fatalities in one week, long-time island resident David Jensen petitioned TxDOT for immediate safety barriers as his father’s death fuels his call for change; lawmakers will meet Wednesday with TxDOT to discuss the enhancement amid a larger project delayed until 2030.
H-E-B voluntarily recalled over 50 jalapeño products sold from July 3 to Aug.
5 due to potential salmonella contamination; affected items have been removed from shelves and customers are advised to discard or return them.
Nueces County officials reported a fourth West Nile virus detection in a mosquito pool near Chapman Ranch on Aug.
17. They are spraying the area daily and advise residents to drain standing water, wear long sleeves, and use repellent to avoid bites.
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