May 29, 2026

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.

May 29, 2026

Coming Up Today on South Texas Midday The Inner Harbor seawater desalination plant far field model has been completed, and the results say effects would be minimal. Why some on the committee are not satisfied, coming up. May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For those in Texas looking to improve theirs, it can be a challenge. KEDT’s Rob Boscamp will have more about that and ways you can improve yours. Downtown Corpus Christi is about to look a lot more colorful this weekend with MuralFest taking place on Saturday. Lon Gonzlez will have more about what to expect. Whataburger Field is going bananas this weekend with the Texas Tailgaters and firefighters in town. And the Spurs will play one more after a win in San Antonio last night against the Oklahoma City Thunder. All this and more today on South Texas Midday.