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Investigators have identified the man who was hit riding his bicycle late Monday night in Flour Bluff. According to a witness, a man driving a white truck struck a man in the 2000 block of Flour Bluff Drive.
A Nueces County jury sentenced Paris Richardson to 50 years in prison for the February 2017 murder of 17-year old Timothy Echols.The man who shot and killed a Flour Bluff teen is heading to prison. A Nueces County jury sentenced 26-year old Paris Richardson to 50 years in prison for killing 17-year old Timothy Echol. Echols was killed on Valentines Day 2017 at an apartment complex on Waldron Road. Richardson fled Corpus Christi and was caught 3 months later in the New Orleans area.
May is National Moving Month.There are hundreds of moving companies ready to step up for those who may need a little help with their move. However, not all of them deal with customers in the same way.
Thomas Robert Barnes, 48, has been arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughterThe driver of a truck that and killed a bicyclist last night in Flour Bluff has been arrested. According to police, 48-year-old Thomas Robert Barnes hit the bicyclist as he was headed down Flour Bluff Drive at about 10:45 p.m. on Monday. The man on the bicycle was taken to the hospital where he later died. Barnes, who also had an outstanding warrant for DWI, has been arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter.
(file)More than 18,000 people are owed more than $1,200 because they received a call from Dish Network.
Rain free through WeekendFor some people it's good, for other it's bad. But we will be rain free for the next 7 days in South Texas. Even though a bit of Gulf moisture will roll back in we will be on the sunny side with summer like temperatures remaining near 90.s Today: Mostly sunny and warm. High 87. Thursday: Mostly sunny and warm. High 88. Friday: Mostly sunny and warm. High 89. Saturday: Partly cloudy and warm. High 90. Sunday: Partly cloudy and warm. High 90. More>>
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - California may start requiring solar panels on new homes and low-rise apartment buildings built after 2020.
PAHOA, Hawaii (AP) - Police went door-to-door in Hawaii to roust residents near two new vents emitting dangerous gases in areas where lava has been pouring into streets and backyards for the past week.
Flour Bluff will take on district rival Calallen in the 5A regional quarter finals. It's a three game series with game one at Calallen Friday at 7pm. Game two and three if necessary to be played at Flour Bluff Saturday afternoon. The Lady Hornets defeated the Lady Cats in their only previous meeting this year.
A group of Moody High School students is heading to Seattle next month to compete in an international robotics competition.
Plumes of dense black smoke could be seen coming from a commercial business on the city's northside early Tuesday evening. Firefighters were called out to a business along 1900 block of Port Avenue near Dempsey Street just before 6:00 pm.
In the wake of the Kane Beef utility payment controversy, we know now about some of the other area businesses that are tardy on their utility payments.
There's new momentum for the project to transform the old Nueces County Courthouse into a luxury hotel. The city council gave preliminary approval to a $3 million grant for the developer. However, the city won't just hand that money over.
Fire investigators know what led to a house fire that severely damaged a home. The fire broke out around 12:00 pm early Sunday afternoon. CCFD: Fire causes severe damage to home According to Captain James Brown, an investigator with the Corpus Christi Fire Department, he says the cause of the fire was electrical.
Little change to our forecast due to upper level high pressure sitting over the lone star state through this weekend. This will produce mainly clear mild nights with breezy very warm dry sunny days through Mother's Day. Tonight will be mainly clear damp and a little milder with a low of 65.
It's as though it's designed to make you give up. That's the depth of FEMA's bureaucracy, according to a Harvey survivor whose odyssey through FEMA's process has taught her that, if there's ever another hurricane, it's best to drop the family heirlooms and grab the 'docs.
Republican Congressional Candidate Bech BruunHe has won the support of some of your city and county leaders as he eyes Washington. Republican Bech Bruun wants to represent Texas's 27th congressional district in congress, but before he can do that, he has to win his party's nomination in the primary runoff election May 22nd.
PHOTO: Still from a promotional video on Uber Air, plan to launch a fleet of autonomous flying taxis., Photo Date: November 8, 2017 (Photo: Uber / YouTube)(AP) - NASA and Uber have signed an agreement to explore putting flying taxis in the skies over US cities. NASA said Tuesday that it will begin simulations for so-called "urban air mobility" vehicles that also include delivery drones.
A real estate developer has filed a civil suit against the Port Aransas lawsuit, related to a previous lawsuit regarding the recording of a private conversation.A real estate developer has filed a civil lawsuit against the Port Aransas Mayor related to a previous lawsuit regarding the recording of a private conversation.
As temperatures rise in the Coastal Bend, more and more people a heading out to local beaches, and anyone who has been in the South Texas sun should know that sunscreen is a necessity. Our Fact Check question today asks: Is sunscreen exempt from sales tax? The KRIS 6 Fact Check team did some research and found the answer is yes, sunscreen is a tax exempt product. So, if you buy sunscreen, you shouldn’t be paying sales tax on it. Sunscreen has been exempt from sales tax sin...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Republican senators say President Donald Trump will allow year-round sales of renewable fuel with blends of 15 percent ethanol as part of an emerging deal to make changes to the federal ethanol mandate.
Even over the phone, it’s easy to tell how excited Jeff Blackard is to start work on Barisi Village.
Photo: Cody Calahan (Courtesy: Nueces County Jail)Police say a man, armed with a gun, caused a disturbance outside of a bakery which lead into a two-hour search for an armed suspect.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump announced Tuesday the U.S. will pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran, declaring he was making the world safer but dealing a profound blow to allies and deepening the president's isolation on the world stage.
Nueces County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to locate 24-year-old Melanie Tamez who has two outstanding warrants out of Nueces County for Injury to Child/Elderly/Disabled w/Int Bodily Injury (No Bond) and Burglary of Vehicle (Bond $5,000).
(Courtesy: Aransas Pass Police Department)Aransas Pass police are looking for a vehicle, allegedly involved in multiple burglaries at a home improvement store. In a social media post added to the department's Facebook page Tuesday afternoon, police say two men have been involved in multiple vehicle burglaries in the Lowes parking lot.
Corpus Christi Police this morning responded to a call of a rollover accident at Yorktown Boulevard and Airline Drive. According to CCPD, a woman failed to yield the right of way at a stop sign and collided with a small SUV.
The royal wedding just over a week away, and residents in Corpus Christi now have the option to watch the ceremony in its entirety on the big screen. Fathom Events and BritBox, a subscription based service of the BBC, are partnering for "Harry & Meghan: The Royal Wedding," a commercial-free presentation of the ceremony.
Kim Jong-un, leader of North Korea and Xi Jinping, President of ChinaBEIJING (AP) - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in a northern Chinese port city and pledged his continuing commitment to denuclearization ahead of his expected summit with U.S. President Donald Trump, state media said Tuesday.
Photo: Casandra Bazan (Courtesy Nueces County Jail)Three people are facing serious charges after a mother allegedly tossed a two-year-old toddler over a five-foot fence, a father reportedly denied the toddler access to his home and an aunt who allegedly made a terroristic threat over the phone.
(NBC News) Recent research that involves pedestrian crash data from 2009 to 2016 shows a significant uptick in the number of crash fatalities nationally.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. (AP) - Walmart is taking steps aimed at curbing opioid abuse and misuse.
Photo courtesy of Chipotle.Chipotle is thanking our educators today - with free burritos!
There is growing awareness of the problem of bullying, and studies suggest that rates of bullying may be declining. But it still remains a prevalent and serious problem in today's schools.
PORTLAND, TX - Cathy Skurow has been a resident of Portland for more than twenty years and is proud to join the ranks of those who came before her as the city’s mayor. She’s also the first woman to do so.
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump is preparing to tell the world whether he plans to follow through on his threat to pull out of the landmark nuclear accord with Iran and almost surely ensure its collapse.
For the second year, the Harte Research Institute will be hosting a series of summer workshops at the Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve.
(file)The Del Mar Master Chorus and Concert Choir are collaborating to celebrate and perform the music of American composers Aaron Copland and Leonard Bernstein.
Sunny and more HumidPlenty of sunshine today with humidity beginning beginning to rise over the next few days. Summer like highs in the upper 80s. Wednesday morning will likely see some morning fog as humidity returns. Still sunny but more humid for the rest of the week. Gulf winds will redevelop and will gust up to 25 mph during the afternoons. Today: Sunny and warm. High 88 Wednesday: AM fog. Sunny and more humid. High 86, Thursday: Am fog. Sunny and warm. Southeast winds return. Hi...
file photoCorpus Christi Police are currently working a scene in Flour Bluff where a person on a bicycle was struck by a vehicle this evening.
A former Corpus Christi Hook's baseball player has found a new team to play with after a video released almost two months ago allegedly shows him beating his girlfriend. Danry Vasquez, a former Hook's baseball player, was signed to be a baseball player for the Piratas De Campeche, which is a triple-A minor league baseball team in Mexico.
Photo courtesy:Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers Facebook pageIt appears Corpus Christi is getting closer to getting a Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers restaurant. It seems the owners of the fast-food restaurant chain submitted their building plans for review by the City's Development Services Department and will be reviewed next week.
Two new elevated water storage tanks that were supposed to go into operation last month are still offline. The towers are located on Holly Road near Everhart and at the intersection of Rand Morgan and Leopard.
As we first reported last week, TAMUCC Athletic Director Scott Lazenby resigned suddenly last week, so the big question right now is what happens next? How will this impact the Islander athletic program? Men's head basketball coach Willis Wilson fills in on an interim basis, but would this be a job he would consider? "Well, we shall see," said Wilson. "The opportunity to step into an administrative job as interim athletic director is going to be a lot of new stuf...
After years of being tied up in the courts a judge has ruled in favor of the Pharaoh Valley group, wanting to bring Barisi Village to their area. As we've reported, Barisi Village is the Italian-style community fully equipped with residential and retail space, a man made lake and restoring 9 holes of the old golf course. The judgment was made last week, in Judge Nanette Hassette's court.
PHOTO: New York Attorney General Eric T. SchneidermanNEW YORK (AP) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, who had taken on high-profile roles as an advocate for women's issues and an antagonist to the policies of President Donald Trump, announced late Monday that he would be resigning from office hours after four women he was romantically involved with accused him of physical violence in accounts published by The New Yorker.
Upper level high pressure will dominate our weather with mainly clear seasonal nights and very warm sunny days with very dry conditions all week. There are no cold fronts and no rain in the forecast. Tonight will be mainly clear damp and cool with
If the name "Roy Barrera" sounds familiar, it's because it is. The democrat lost his bid to unseat then-congressman Blake Farenthold in 2016, but he's not giving up on his mission. He wants to run in the midterm election this November, but in order to do that, he needs the democratic nomination. He's running against democrat Eric Holguin in the District 27 congressional primary runoff election May 22nd.
Felony Prosecutor Erica Matlock plans to implement many changes as one of the prosecutors appointed to the District Attorney's new domestic violence bureau.A little over a week after the DA's Office announced a new domestic violence bureau, prosecutors say they are seeing an increase in people asking for help.
There is good news for people looking to land a job in the Coastal Bend. Thousands of new jobs are now available. Monika De La Garza, who works for Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend says they haven't seen this many available jobs since 2004. "We went from having 3,000 openings every week to 5,000 openings," De La Garza said. "And it was like 'woah, what happened?"
Students and young adults looking for a summer job may be able to get a head start at an event coming up next week. Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend, La Palmera Mall and Coastal Compass will be hosting a Youth Job Fair in the La Palmera center court on May 16. "It's just someone being able to get their foot in the door to begin learning what it takes to work and to be in the work force,” said Monika de la Garza, with Workforce Solutions of the Coastal Bend. The f...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Melania Trump gave a splashy launch Monday to her public awareness campaign to help children, calling it "Be Best." In a rare twist on their White House roles, she commanded the Rose Garden lectern while President Donald Trump watched from the audience.
Ricardo LivasThe Nueces County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a wanted man. NCSO says 54-year-old Ricardo Livas is wanted for Probation Violation and Possession of a Controlled Substance. Authorities say Livas is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 170 pounds.
Mark Anthony RiosA man who was killed in a weekend shooting has been identified by investigators Investigators with the Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office confirm the person killed in an alleged home break-in is 21-year-old Mark Anthony Rios.
Maj. Donald G. CarrSAN ANTONIO (AP) - The remains of a Green Beret from Texas who was missing in action since 1971 have been recovered and a service will be held Friday for the Vietnam War veteran.
Retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. Oliver North (Pennsylvania National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Palermo/Released)ATLANTA (AP) - Retired Lt. Col. Oliver North, the gung-ho Marine at the center of the Iran-Contra affair three decades ago, was named president Monday of the National Rifle Association, giving it star power as it faces a powerful backlash over the massacres in Florida and Las Vegas.
Photo: Threads (Courtesy: Threads Facebook page)A local retail shop is not backing away after two people allegedly shoplifted from the store, returned the clothes, and then called out employees after the incident. Workers over at the Threads retail shop posted on their Facebook page a video that is going viral locally Saturday afternoon around 4:49 pm.
CORPUS CHRISTI - Saving, spending and sharing are the main objectives of Lemonade Day, and Brianna Avalos will be sharing the money she makes in hopes of saving lives.
(AP) - Chelsea Manning is no longer living as a transgender woman in a male military prison, serving the lengthiest sentence ever for revealing U.S. government secrets. She's free to grow out her hair, travel the world, and spend time with whomever she likes.
YOAKUM, Texas (AP) - A Texas company has recalled nearly 25 tons (23 metric tons) of smoked sausage products due to possible contamination with plastic.
It's a serious condition that many people ignore - but stomach pain and nausea might be more than just a bad lunch - it could be the signs of diverticulitis.
Photo: Fibonacci Blue / CC BY 2.0NEW YORK (AP) - America's abortion clinics experienced a major upsurge in trespassing, obstruction and blockades by anti-abortion activists in 2017, according to an annual survey by an industry group.
According to the Texas School Survey, 22% of Coastal Bend students in grades 7-12, report that is is “very easy” to access alcohol.
Crews are on scene battling a fire at a possibly abandoned building.
GROW Local South Texas seeks more locally grown produce for the Downtown Farmers' Market.On the first Monday of every month, GROW Local South Texas hosts a farm-to-table lunch and learn at Bellino's Ristorante Italiano with a wide variety of food-based guests. This Monday, May 7, the group will host Austin Foodshed Investors' presentation, Funding Our Foodshed - The Rolling Roadshow. A 'foodshed' is the geographic location that produces the food for a particular population. The term describes a region where food flows from the area that it... More>>
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) - Prosecutors have filed eight new charges against a California father accused of shackling and starving some of his 13 children, alleging that he lied on government forms about their schooling.
Warmer temps are perfect for kids to be in the water, but one concern which could arise is what's called "dry drowning."
The special day for that special lady in our lives is expected to generate a lot of business. The National Retail Federation predicts Americans will be splurging in record numbers for mothers day this year. Spending on average $180, taking mom out for a meal or buying her a bouquet of flowers remain the most popular Mother's Day gifts. But Sara Skirboll at RetailMeNot has other ideas. "Kind of dig a little bit deeper. Again, it's all about thinking out of the box th...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Melania Trump says she'll announce her initiatives as first lady on Monday.
Rudy Giuliani - former Mayor of New York CityWASHINGTON (AP) - President Donald Trump's new attorney, Rudy Giuliani, is trying hard to support his client's stance on legal challenges coming from investigations into Russian interference in the 2016 election and a $130,000 hush payment to a porn actress, but he is off to a rough start.
A head-on crash claims the life of a Corpus Christi woman. The fatal accident happened just after 4:00 pm Friday afternoon, near San Diego along State Highway 44.
More than eight hundred Mariachi players gathered together to try to break a Guinness World Record. They gathered over at the Robstown High School Gym Saturday afternoon and attempted to break the record between noon through 1:00 pm.
More than eight hundred Mariachi players gathered together to try to break a Guinness World Record. They gathered over at the Robstown High School Gym Saturday afternoon and attempted to break the record between noon through 1:00 pm.
South Texas families show off their pets on #NationalPetDay!
South Texas families show off their pets on #NationalPetDay!
CCISD gives an update on construction at Cunningham Middle School at South Park.
CCISD gives an update on construction at Cunningham Middle School at South Park.
Today is the anniversary of the death of Tejano superstar singer Selena Quintanilla Perez. And with that in mind, hundreds of Selena fans paid tribute to the Queen of Tejano Selena Memorial Statue along the Bayfront.
Today is the anniversary of the death of Tejano superstar singer Selena Quintanilla Perez. And with that in mind, hundreds of Selena fans paid tribute to the Queen of Tejano Selena Memorial Statue along the Bayfront.
10-year-old Caleb Thomas Schwab was killed at while riding the water slide "The Verrückt" at a Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City, Kansas
10-year-old Caleb Thomas Schwab was killed at while riding the water slide "The Verrückt" at a Schlitterbahn Water Park in Kansas City, Kansas
It's as though it's designed to make you give up. That's the depth of FEMA's bureaucracy, according to a Harvey survivor whose odyssey through FEMA's process has taught her that, if there's ever another hurricane, it's best to drop the family heirlooms and grab the 'docs.
It's as though it's designed to make you give up. That's the depth of FEMA's bureaucracy, according to a Harvey survivor whose odyssey through FEMA's process has taught her that, if there's ever another hurricane, it's best to drop the family heirlooms and grab the 'docs.
The President of the 800-member Nueces County Medical Society on Thursday questioned not only the wisdom of Christus Spohn's decision to change anesthesia service providers, but also the system's unwillingness to be up-front with the community about it. Dr. Justin Hensley tells 6 Investigates he's been in contact with physicians all over the nation since 6 Investigates initial report on Wednesday night. He says none of them have ever heard of EmergencHealth, either. "They came ...
The President of the 800-member Nueces County Medical Society on Thursday questioned not only the wisdom of Christus Spohn's decision to change anesthesia service providers, but also the system's unwillingness to be up-front with the community about it. Dr. Justin Hensley tells 6 Investigates he's been in contact with physicians all over the nation since 6 Investigates initial report on Wednesday night. He says none of them have ever heard of EmergencHealth, either. "They came ...
Flour Bluff will take on district rival Calallen in the 5A regional quarter finals. It's a three game series with game one at Calallen Friday at 7pm. Game two and three if necessary to be played at Flour Bluff Saturday afternoon. The Lady Hornets defeated the Lady Cats in their only previous meeting this year.
Flour Bluff will take on district rival Calallen in the 5A regional quarter finals. It's a three game series with game one at Calallen Friday at 7pm. Game two and three if necessary to be played at Flour Bluff Saturday afternoon. The Lady Hornets defeated the Lady Cats in their only previous meeting this year.
As we first reported last week, TAMUCC Athletic Director Scott Lazenby resigned suddenly last week, so the big question right now is what happens next? How will this impact the Islander athletic program? Men's head basketball coach Willis Wilson fills in on an interim basis, but would this be a job he would consider? "Well, we shall see," said Wilson. "The opportunity to step into an administrative job as interim athletic director is going to be a lot of new stuf...
As we first reported last week, TAMUCC Athletic Director Scott Lazenby resigned suddenly last week, so the big question right now is what happens next? How will this impact the Islander athletic program? Men's head basketball coach Willis Wilson fills in on an interim basis, but would this be a job he would consider? "Well, we shall see," said Wilson. "The opportunity to step into an administrative job as interim athletic director is going to be a lot of new stuf...
