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Corpus Christi News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Corpus Christi: Local board member arrested on child grooming charges | June 22

Corpus Christi officials arrest Little Miss Kickball League board member accused of child grooming and online solicitation, while a new fathers' support program launches to aid working parents. Education leaders address STAAR test results showing gaps in student performance, with plans for curriculum reviews and tutoring.

Corpus Christi: Juneteenth Celebrations Bring Music, Culture to Corpus Christi | June 21

Corpus Christi's Juneteenth celebrations at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi featured music, dance, and cultural events, while the Harte Research Institute highlighted oysters' role in coastal restoration. Thunderstorms are expected through June 21, with officials urging caution as the city hosts art walks, markets, and family-friendly activities.

Corpus Christi: Corpus Christi kicks off Mosquito Awareness Week this week | June 20

Corpus Christi officials are intensifying mosquito control efforts ahead of Mosquito Awareness Week, urging residents to eliminate standing water and use repellent. Hillcrest residents protest the Inner Harbor desalination project, raising concerns over environmental impact and water usage.

Corpus Christi: Corpus Christi firefighters use hydration monitors to prevent heat-related il... | June 19

Corpus Christi firefighters are using hydration monitors to combat heat-related risks as summer temperatures rise, while city officials review a key water agreement amid low reservoir levels. Heavy rain has caused potholes in several neighborhoods, prompting road repair efforts ahead of Juneteenth.

Corpus Christi: Corpus Christi water agreement faces review as reservoirs near 14% capacity | June 18

Corpus Christi officials are reviewing a critical water agreement as reservoirs hit 14% capacity, raising concerns about long-term water management. Oso Creek is nearing flood stage, and a resurging cattle-killing pest is prompting warnings and containment efforts in Texas.

Corpus Christi: Tropical storm threat looms as Corpus Christi braces for potential cyclone | June 17

Corpus Christi officials warn of potential tropical storm impacts as a developing system off the Texas Gulf Coast could become the first Atlantic cyclone of the season, with emergency managers preparing for heavy rain and coastal flooding. The city also expanded its free sandbag distribution program, and the mayor of Aransas Pass apologized to the family of a missing teenager from 1989.

Corpus Christi: Severe weather forces school closures in Corpus Christi area | June 16

Corpus Christi faced severe weather disruptions on June 16, 2026, with school delays, road closures, and flooding due to heavy rain. The city also announced plans for a new emergency facility in Calallen and addressed rising pool permits amid drought concerns.

Corpus Christi: Shooting reported near Corpus Christi bar leaves two hospitalized | June 15

Corpus Christi police are investigating a shooting near a social bar with two injured, while CASA of the Coastal Bend is seeking foster care advocates. A water emergency alert has raised concerns about water quality as officials provide updates and safety measures.

Corpus Christi: Corpus Christi residents stock up on sandbags ahead of hurricane season | June 14

Corpus Christi residents prepared for hurricane season with over 8,000 sandbags distributed, while a burning tractor-trailer carrying 39 migrants was intercepted in a high-speed border checkpoint chase. The state’s largest school district also saw a rise in test scores after a state-led takeover, despite claims of racial bias.

Corpus Christi: Firefighters battle blaze near 10th Street and Morgan Avenue | June 13

Corpus Christi firefighters extinguished a building fire near 10th Street and Morgan Avenue early Monday with no injuries, while city officials face pressure to resolve the delayed water response crisis impacting the Texas governor’s race. Corpus Christi ISD also announced a smaller budget deficit than last year, citing revised financial planning and efficiency measures to avoid deeper cuts.

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