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Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge of Enticement of a Minor

Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi

Former Police Officer Pleads Guilty to Federal Charge of Enticement of a Minor

87% Center coverage: 8 sources

By Rachel Denny Clow Click here for updates on this story CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — A former Corpus Christi Police Department officer has pleaded guilty to a federal charge of enticement of a minor following an investigation that began when an Oklahoma mother discovered disturbing messages on her 15-year-old daughter’s phone. Daniel Abelardo Verduzco entered a guilty plea on May 16, 2025, to one count of enticement of a minor. The plea …See the Story

Family Helped Spark Local Juneteenth Celebrations Nearly 50 Years Ago

Joe Biden · Corpus Christi

Family Helped Spark Local Juneteenth Celebrations Nearly 50 Years Ago

80% Center coverage: 5 sources

By Alexis Scott Click here for updates on this story CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (KRIS) — Long before Juneteenth was recognized as a national holiday in 2021, one Coastal Bend family had a vision. In the early 1970s, the late Dorothy Benson was inspired to Black Awareness Day in Corpus Christi, TX. Working alongside other community members and her brother, Waunell Madison, she spearheaded the celebration to raise funds for the Robert L. Moore Comm…See the Story

21-year-old becomes first female pirate ship captain in the Coastal Bend

Port Aransas · Port Aransas

21-year-old becomes first female pirate ship captain in the Coastal Bend

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Red Dragon Pirate Cruises in Port Aransas has a new captain at the helm, and she's making history in the Coastal Bend. Dale Gonzales, also known as Captain Poison, is the first female pirate ship captain in the Coastal Bend area. At just 21 years old, she's also one of the youngest female captains in the area."It's definitely pretty humbling, and it's kind of intimidating because it's definitely a male dominated field. I know that there's a lot …See the Story

Corpus Christi releases 2024 water quality report showing superior standards

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

Corpus Christi Water has maintained its designation as a Superior Public Water System, according to the city's newly released annual water quality report.The 2024 Annual Water Quality Report, also known as a Consumer Confidence Report, provides residents with detailed information about the quality of their local drinking water.______________________________________________________Residents can access the digital Water Quality Report at Water Qua…Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi See the Story

Former US Congressman Blake Farenthold dies at 63

Coverage: 2 sources

Farenthold was elected to Congress in November 2010, winning the seat previously held by long-time Democratic congressman Solomon Ortiz.Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi See the Story

Man sentenced to life for conspiring to murder unidentified man found headless in cornfield

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

To date, the victim has not been identified, but he is believed to be a 32-year-old man from the Corpus Christi, Texas area, officials said.Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi Read Article

Housing Authority's $350 million apartment deals may violate State Law

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

The Corpus Christi Housing Authority may have violated the Texas Open Meetings Act when it approved controversial workforce housing deals worth $350 million, potentially making those agreements legally invalid, a KRIS 6 News investigation has found.The housing authority failed to provide adequate public notice before approving the purchase of 13 high-end apartment complexes between July 2024 and March 2025, according to a review of meeting agend…Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi See the Story

Corpus Christi, Is Honored with Faith, Flowers and Tradition in Morelos

Every year, 60 days after the Sunday of Resurrection, the streets of Mexico and several countries of Latin America and Europe are transformed into living altars. Today, June 19, Corpus Christi, a feast that honors the presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist, is celebrated. But this tradition was not born out of nothing. It all began in the 13th century, when a nun named Juliana de Cornillon, in Belgium, proposed to pay special tribute to the b…Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi Read Article

Fire breaks out in Southside gym which was set to open soon

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

A fire broke out inside a small gym near Sing Bar and Sno-Ball Too on the city's Southside.According to fire investigators, a treadmill caught fire in the gym located on the 7100 block of Saratoga Boulevard, near Rodd Field Road, around 8:20 p.m.Fire crews arrived and extinguished the fire within ten minutes.Luckily, no one was injured, but the fire forced nearby businesses to shut down while fire crews worked. Those businesses are expected to r…Fire · Corpus Christi See the Story

Connie Faye Borders Warren

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Connie Faye Borders Warren, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1948, in Corpus Christi, Texas, to Henry Borders and Ernestine Jefferson.Corpus Christi · Corpus Christi Read Article

New Harbor Bridge to partially open by month’s end

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Texas' biggest bridge starts a phased rollout this month. Southbound lanes will open first, while northbound drivers must continue using the old Harbor Bridge for now.Infrastructure · Corpus Christi Read Article

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