July 14, 2026

July 14, 2026

The Corpus Christi City Council meets today at City Hall with a 19-item agenda, most of which are second readings before final approval. Meanwhile, a state administrative hearing continues over whether the city lawfully increased industrial water rates in 2024 and 2025 for Valero, CITGO, and LyondellBasell. Also, humanitarian organizations in Houston are working to send aid to victims of last month's devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, as families seek answers about how relief supplies are being delivered to those affected.

July 13, 2026

The TCEQ proposed a $162,650 fine against Odom for wastewater treatment violations. A local food truck owner was detained by ICE. The 2025 Flower Bluff ISD bond improvements are on track, with $193 million allocated. Heavy rains and flash floods in Victoria prompted state emergency response. A preliminary report on a Laredo jet crash revealed engine flameouts and system failures.

July 10, 2026

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.