May 29, 2026

June 10, 2026

Navy sailor sentenced to 44 years in prison for death of Brownsville sailor. Villarreal appointed as Corpus Christi ISD’s Board of Trustees Vice President. South Texas represents on USA Today 10Best beaches list. Ballard introduced as new Victoria County epidemiologist. Kerrville facility to play key role in screwworm eradication. Anthony sentenced to 35 years in prison for murder. Texas Attorney General investigates FIFA. North Texas health leaders ready for FIFA World Cup. Plano approves Dallas Stars agreement. Spurs look to tie NBA championship series with Knicks.

June 9, 2026

Corpus Christi's Evangeline Groundwater Project faces delays after a 3-2 vote against emergency permits, leaving options with Sinton or a contested case hearing. The US Fish and Wildlife Service found no significant impact from a SpaceX land exchange with the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge. New World screw worm cases in Texas prompted control measures. Early Alzheimer's detection was discussed, emphasizing the importance of recognizing severe memory impairments. The Trump administration waived environmental laws for a border project in Big Bend. Texas Tech QB Brendan Soresby was granted temporary eligibility to play. The San Antonio Spurs won game three of the NBA Finals.

June 8, 2026

Corpus Christi's projected water crisis has been delayed to February or March 2027 due to recent rainfall. The New World screw worm has been discovered in Texas, prompting calls for swift government action. Texas' healthcare industry is booming but faces a workforce shortage, particularly in nursing. A central Texas county has lifted a data center moratorium after a legal challenge. Missouri City has new zoning regulations for data centers, addressing energy and water usage concerns.

June 3, 2026

The Corpus Christi City Council delayed a decision on a $78.6 million desalination project due to financial constraints and lack of contracts with large water users. Cooling centers will operate in four senior centers to protect vulnerable residents from summer heat. A lawsuit against an energy drink distributor linked to a death was amended. The Texas Senate race is tight, potentially affecting third-party candidate Ted Brown. Cameron County jails face overcrowding issues. The White House Correspondents Association dinner was rescheduled for July 24. Local baseball teams and the San Antonio Spurs are preparing for state and NBA finals, respectively.

June 2, 2026

The pretrial hearing for Mayor Paulette Guajardo focused on her alleged misuse of $2 million in taxpayer funds for a local hotel development. Council members Roland Barrera and Everett Roy recused themselves, and the hearing was presided over by Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Vaughn. The city council is set to vote on a $78 million desalination plant and a 25% water curtailment. Recent rains have increased mosquito activity, prompting additional spraying operations. The American Legion Post 229 plans to display 250 flags on Padre Island for veterans. Angelo State University will join a national initiative to train air traffic controllers. Alligator sightings in Rio Grande Valley communities have been reported.