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Port counts on dredging project to dig out new opportunities

It's tedious work.

Corpus Christi residents use more water during drought

Corpus Christi residents use more water during critical drought periods, but it's not enough to sway city water officials to adopt stricter water use rules as other cities...

Combat Marine Outdoors program offers fresh perspective for Marines

They are Marines, not soldiers.

Silly string, syringe and shotgun shell found at Corpus Christi Beach cleanup

As Cub Souts and Navy medics stormed Corpus Christi Beach early Saturday plucking trash trapped in hideyholes, Angela Wilder, 12, gave classmates a close-up peek at a crab claw...

Obituaries: 02.12.12

Gilbert Castillo

Hannah Overton getting second chance at freedom

Evidentiary hearing to be held in April

Military notes: 02.11.12

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Lawsuit asks judge to come up with interim Nueces County Commissioners Court redistricting map

A lawsuit filed Friday in federal court asks a judge to order an interim Nueces County Commissioners Court redistricting map in time for the upcoming primaries.

House fire Friday evening leaves man dead in Robstown

Robstown firefighters responded about 6:30 p.m. to the 500 block of Illinois Street where a house was on fire

Taft ISD brings in characters to reward students with perfect attendance

The visits are one school's attempt at a creative new way to tackle the problem of low attendance

Taft ISD investigating allegations involving athletic trainer, student

District athletic activities won't be interrupted by the investigation

Kingsville fire chief to retire after 41 years of service

Alonzo "Al" Lopez started with the Kingsville Fire Department in 1970 as a firefighter and emergency medical technician

Corpus Christi municipal court joins forces with law enforcement for warrant roundup

The court will give those who have warrants the next two weeks to take care of them before the roundup starts

Nueces County Appraisal District board member resigns after it became known she was convicted felon

Esther Gonzalez was discharged from the state department of corrections in 1990 after serving three years for voter registration fraud

CCISD's Metro Schools to start accepting lottery applications Monday

The school district's Metro Schools programs, made possible through a $6.6 million federal grant last year, serve kindergarten through 12th grade

Foreign guests of the State Department, World Affairs Council of South Texas dine with Coastal Bend lawmakers

U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Corpus Christi, and state Rep. Todd Hunter, R-Corpus Christi, shared their insights and opinions over a buffet lunch

Frustration grows in Nueces County as election organizers wait for primary date

Party leaders say that the waiting is frustrating, but they encourage voters to be patient until a primary date is set

US increases travel warning to 14 Mexican states

The previous warning in April 2011 recommended avoiding travel in just two states

Teen tells Corpus Christi police man tried to kidnap her

Man came up on the woman from behind, she kicked him and escaped

From love on the scoreboard to love on the dance floor: Keep your lovebird entertained with Top 5 Weekend Picks

Love is definitely in the air this weekend. From love on the tennis scoreboard to unique ways to swoon your sweetheart on the day devoted to love — coming up this Tuesday....

Plans to move U.S. Highway 77 concern some Driscoll residents

The Texas Deparment of Transporatation discussed plans to provide a relief route along U.S. 77 with Driscoll residents Thursday evening.

Mirador Couple Share Secrets to Achieving 64 Years of Wedded Bliss

Roy and Pat Schotland just moved into their latest home in their 64 years of marriage – Mirador. The latest chapter in the story of their life is living as 80-something...

Robstown man pleads guilty to making fake bomb threats at Valero refinery

Jose Orlando Padilla, 19, called the refinery three times Oct. 25 and once Oct. 28 claiming there was a bomb in one of the complexes

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi voices concern over lack of space, funds for facilities

The university currently has 760,949 square feet of academic space, but needs 977,365 square feet based on its fall 2010 enrollment

Five finalists for Corpus Christi police chief work in Texas

Corpus Christi's police chief oversees 451 officers, 260 civilians and a budget of more than $70 million

Tuloso-Midway ISD in talks with two-firm architect team in design of high school fine arts center

Tuloso-Midway Independent School District trustees ranked three teams Jan. 30 during a special meeting

Staples Street Station under repair to fix uneven foundation

The $173,000 project, funded by the RTA, should be finished by the end of February

Rockport police arrest teen for burglary of a building Thursday

Rockport police officers have arrested an 18-year-old in the burglary of The Beach House restaurant Thursday morning.

Portland to automate trash collection, upgrade recycling

Residents will receieve new recycling bin, lower costs

What's for lunch? Hot enough for you

Continental U.S. enjoys 4th warmest January

Corpus Christi gas prices slightly below state average

Retail gasoline prices up 1 cent across Texas

Repeat criminal offender caught by task force

Authorities captured a 38-year-old man suspected of burglarizing a home in January

One person killed in Thursday rollover after Border Patrol pursued vehicle

Three people taken to area hospitals

Accident closes Weber Road near Gollihar

Vehicle struck a utility pole about 4 a.m.; more than 100 AEP customers without power

Obituaries: 02.09.12

The news department publishes obituaries free on a space-available basis as a service to Caller-Times readers. The Caller-Times accepts obituaries only from funeral homes.Israel...

December sales send some Coastal Bend tax payments surging

It could have been the constant Christmas retail activity at area stores, or more direct and indirect effects of the Eagle Ford Shale's continued oil and gas boom.

Mayor Joe Adame's State of the City address: 'We've got something special here'

Corpus Christi has the leadership in place to help it grow and prosper, but it needs the community's support.

State appeals court rules Hannah Overton case will receive review

Ruling made by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals will review Overton's 2007 capital murder conviction

Corpus Christi pain doctor faces allegations of improper pain pill prescriptions, witness intimidation

In his response to the medical board complaint, Dr. Ryan Potter denied the allegations

Texas A&M University System Board of Regents to visit A&M-Corpus Christi this week

The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents will stop at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi this week to see the campus and conduct scheduled meetings.

Glass recycling event planned Saturday on city's Southside

A city-organized recycling event Saturday on the Southside will allow residents to recycle clean glass.

Parental involvement conference in Robstown offers resources for Coastal Bend parents

About 600 parents and school officials went back to school during the 27th Annual Parent Involvement Conference

Entrepreneur to turn former H-E-B building in Rockport into theater with food, retail space

Jeff Dinger, owner of Cinema 4 in Rockport and Northshore 8 in Portland, expects it to open in November

Department of Justice objects to Nueces County commissioners redistricting map

County Judge Loyd Neal said he's pleased the maps for justices of the peace and constables were approved

Robstown man sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping woman, stabbing man and woman last year

Jacob Ornelas took a plea deal

Corpus Christi police: Teen relucant to report robbery

Father says son told him he was robbed at gunpoint

City of Rockport, Aransas County Navigation District closer to deal on beach park

It appears the city of Rockport and the Aransas County Navigation District may agree on the operation of the Rockport Beach Park before the current agreement ends April 30.

AmericanTowns Heroes: Ariana Hargis is a Real Livesaver

Ariana Hargis is the kind of lifeguard you want on duty when your loved ones are in the pool. She's a quick-thinking, focused professional with eyes in the back of her head. When...