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  Pete Peralta Memorial Fund

  

  Posted 10:16 AM 1/7/2013

  CORPUS CHRISTI - Members of the law enforcement community are reaching out to the public seeking donations to assist in the burial of their good friend Pete Peralta.

  The longtime Chief Deputy for the Nueces County Sheriff's Office passed away last week due to heart failure. He just retired (More)

  
  

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  Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas

  

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  Posted 10:52 AM 1/4/2013 by Dave Froehlich

  CORPUS CHRISTI - Local Girl Scout Elizabeth Schmidt stopped by Six News at Noon on Friday to talk about her experience in Girl Scouts.

  Schmidt says she loves the Girl Scouts, and her experience in scouting, specifically selling cookies, gave her the confidence to start her own jewelry business.

  If you know a girl who might be interested in Girl Scouts, check out Girl Scouts of Greater South Texas at gsgst.org.

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  Christmas Tree Recycling Events on Jan. 5th and 12th

  Posted 12:12 PM 12/25/2012

  CORPUS CHRISTI - If you featured a live Christmas tree in your home this year be prepared to recycle it as soon as next week. The City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Department will host recycling events on consecutive Saturdays in January.

  Residents who drop off a tree for recycling will (More)

  
  

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  Radio Station Helps 170 Kids Get Bikes for Christmas

  

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  Posted 12:48 PM 12/20/2012 by Ben Lloyd - blloyd@kristv.com

  CORPUS CHRISTI - A lot of kids got a new ride for the holidays thanks to the efforts of Malkan Broadcasting and Bay Area Bicycles.

  Tom Naegli, owner of Bay Area Bicycles, says thanks to the efforts of KBAY, Hot Z95 and local sponsors they were able to help out 170 children.

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  Retired Bishop Carmody Accepts Position with Diocese of Tyler

  Posted 4:00 PM 12/18/2012

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  CORPUS CHRISTI - The Most Reverend Edmond Carmody, D.D, Bishop Emeritus and retired 7th Bishop of Corpus Christi has accepted an invitation from the Catholic Diocese of Tyler, Texas to take a position in the Chancery office of that (More)

  
  

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  Local Children Get Early Christmas Gifts

  Posted 6:05 AM 12/18/2012 by Janine Reyes

  CORPUS CHRISTI - Thirty children from Oak Park Elementary will get bikes and helmets today.

  It's part of the 11th annual bike donation initiative by Academy Sports.

  The store provides the bikes and helmets, and the school chooses the children who deserve the reward based on academic performance, attendance, good behavior and need.

  The bikes and helmets are valued at $3,000.

  The children will pick up their bikes at the school at 2:00 p.m.

  
  

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  HEB's 24th Annual Feast of Sharing Preview

  

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  Posted 12:33 PM 12/13/2012 by Dave Froehlich

  CORPUS CHRISTI- The 24th annual HEB Feast of Sharing is coming up on Christmas Eve from 11am to 3pm at the American Bank Center.

  Thirteen thousand free meals will be provided at the event, and plenty of volunteers are needed.

  If you'd like more information about volunteer opportunities, just go to uwcb.org .

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  Shop with a Cop at Flour Bluff Walmart

  

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  Posted 3:28 PM 12/6/2012

  CORPUS CHRISTI - Law enforcement from across the Coastal Bend joined 70 children today during the 15th annual Shop with a Cop event at the Walmart in Flour Bluff.

  Students from Flour Bluff Intermediate and Smith Elementary took part in the program that pairs representatives from local (More) • Video (1)

  
  

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  Annual New Years Day 2-Mile Swim at Collier Pool

  

  Posted 4:33 PM 12/5/2012

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  CORPUS CHRISTI - The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department invites you to its Annual New Year's Day 2-Mile Swim on Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at Collier Pool, 3801 Harris Drive.

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  'Season of Hope' Drive at Keetch Motors Today

  

  Posted 10:48 AM 12/4/2012

  CORPUS CHRISTI - Join KRIS 6 News Jennifer Lira at Keetch Motors (1010 S. Staples) from 5-6:30 p.m. for our Season of Hope drive.

  KRIS Communications has partnered with local businesses to collect much needed items for Toys for Tots, the Food Bank of Corpus Christi, and the Women's Shelter (More)

  
  

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  'Season of Hope' at Countrywide Gold Buyers this Afternoon

  

  Posted 12:12 PM 11/29/2012

  CORPUS CHRISTI - Action 10 News anchor Loren Korn will be broadcasting live this afternoon from Countrywide Gold Buyers in the Windchase Plaza (Airline and Holly) for our 'Season of Hope' drive.

  Join her from 5-6:30pm to drop off a donation for the Food Bank of Corpus Christi, Toys for (More)