July 9, 2026

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Spencer Cihak delivers headlines spanning across the region and state.

July 9, 2026

In Corpus Christi, water rates may rise by nearly 6% for residential users, 7% for commercial users, and 5% for large volume users, following $1 billion spent on water projects. Victoria's Groundwater Conservation District may incentivize industry to use deeper aquifers.

July 8, 2026

AEP Texas receives $3.26 billion loan for state transmission projects. Harbor Island desalination project moves to next phase. Governor Abbott orders investigation into Mission medical center over "birth package" allegations. South Texas builders blame immigration enforcement for regional construction woes. Amazon could bring data center campus to Wharton County. City of Rockport selects Director of Administration. Karmelo Anthony’s defense team wants new trial and judge. Abbott announces commission to shape public education. Medical association wants Texas to restrict prediction market platforms. U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to expand national fertilizer manufacturing. Corpus Christi Hooks fall to Frisco Roughriders in home stand opener. AEP Texas receives $3.26 billionloan for state transmission projects. Harbor Island desalination project movesto financing, delivery phase. Governor Abbott orders investigation into Missionmedical center over ‘birth package’ allegations. South Texas builders blameimmigration enforcement for regional construction woes. Amazon could bring datacenter campus to Wharton County. City of Rockport appoints Henry to Director ofAdministration. Karmelo Anthony’s defense team wants new trial and judge. Abbottannounces commission to shape public education. Medical association wants Texasto restrict prediction market platforms. U.S. Department of Agriculture plansto expand national fertilizer manufacturing. Corpus Christi Hooks fall to FriscoRoughriders in home stand opener. Yeager joins Trojans as baseball coach. Corpus Christi's Lee Yeager joins Trojans as baseball coach.

July 7, 2026

Texas Supreme Court halts discovery in lawsuit against City of Corpus Christi. 18-year-old man shot during 4th of July altercation in Port Aransas. Benjamin’s Surf Shop founder passes away. Shiner police: News apps using AI content sending misinformation. Dallas County officials won’t release details on ICE-detained immigrant’s death. Trade association: Texas needs to invest billions into natural gas production to keep up Supreme Court allows Texas law prohibiting minors from downloading apps without consent. Communities shook by Hill Country floods celebrate Independence Day. Vital Signs: Diet crucial for protection against extreme heat. United States knocked out of FIFA World Cup. Corpus Christi Hooks return home for latest series. Victoria Generals maintain grip on top spot. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi extends tennis head coach’s contract through 2031.

July 6. 2026

Victoria City Council convenes this week. Nueces County officers hope to solve 2000’s Robstown murder mystery. Attorneys denied request to throw cell phone location evidence in San Benito police officer murder trial. Immigration crackdown takes toll on military veterans. Texas Stock Exchange commences trading. Self-taught Corpus Christi artist’s works featured in Beeville portraiture exhibit. FIFA World Cup winds down in Houston. Corpus Christi FC coach honored during Egypt’s World Cup match.