July 21, 2026

July 21, 2026

Corpus Christi and Victoria City Councils hold weekly meetings. Corpus Christi mayor’s removal trial begins Wednesday. Filing period gets underway for Corpus Christi mayoral and council member elections. Officials and meteorologists keep eyes on Tropical Storm Bertha. Starr County judge signs disaster declaration after first reported screwworm case. Laredo reopens World Trade International Bridge after clearing debris caused by flooding. Arlington police make arrest in 2012 cold case. Texas Hill Country recovers after catastrophic floods.

July 20, 2026

Corpus Christi Council to discuss data centers, City Charter amendments this week. Victoria City Council meets this week. Longtime Victoria community leader Brother Gary Moses dies, 76. SpaceX announces new date for Starship test flight. Fortieth screwworm case in Texas confirmed. Texas Hill Country flood cleanup now underway. Border buoys break free in Rio Grande floods. Abbott names Howden as Secretary of State. Analysis: 1 in 5 Texans with student loans are in default. Corpus Christi Hooks head home with win over San Antonio Missions. Wilson’s power game not enough as Victoria Generals fall. Spain defeats Argentina in FIFA World Cup finals.

July 17, 2026

Two dead as flooding continues across Texas Hill Country. ‘Agriculture emergency’ declared over Central, South Texas flooding. City of Corpus Christi opens filing period for mayoral and council member elections next week. SpaceX scrubs latest flight seconds before blastoff. Corpus Christi Independent School District’s Digital Scholars Academy coming soon. Blanche faces close vote in Senate Judiciary Committee. Camp Mystic moves wrongful death lawsuit to federal court. Corpus Christi-stationed Coast Guard rescue swimmer receives service award at ESPYS.

July 16, 2026

Judge dismisses Corpus Christi mayor’s request to throw out removal proceedings. State officials crack down on birth tourism. Port Isabel receives federal grant to advance boat lift and shipyard projects. Surfrider Foundation volunteers clean up Texas coastlines. SpaceX set for next Starship test flight. Record rainfall expected for South Central Texas. Canada suspends animal imports from Texas due to screwworm thread. Mexico files complaints over ICE-related deaths. Vital Signs: Sun can be a dangerous ally.

July 15, 2026

The Corpus Christi City Council approved multiple items and a look at an inclusive Dallas Fashion Show