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Posted 03/15/2010 5:55 PM by Parrish Alleman

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CORPUS CHRISTI -- A woman who lives across the street from a house on the 6400 block of Clairefield says she called 911 a little after three Monday morning after hearing screams coming from her neighbor's house.

When she looked out the window she says she saw more than 20 people fleeing in their cars. By the time police arrived on the scene most of the people were gone and all that was left was a bloody mess. Then, calls starting coming in from two local hospitals for people showing u… Click to Read More

Posted 03/16/2010 10:31 PM by Tyler Garrett

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CORPUS CHRISTI - For the second time in school history, the Texas A&M-Corpus Christi women's basketball team will compete in postseason, hosting a yet to be named opponent at the American Bank Center in the first round of the Women's Basketball Invitational (WBI). Tip-off is set for 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, on Stripes Court. The opponent will be named today (Monday) after 10 p.m.

"Being selected to play in the Women's Basketball Invitational is the culmination of a great season… Click to Read More

Posted 03/15/2010 5:06 PM by Crystal Jenkins

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ROBSTOWN - Robstown police have identified a victim in a pedestrian accident Sunday night as Juan Llanas-Vasquez, 35, an illegal immigrant from Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Robstown police say they may never find out why Llanas decided to dart across Business 77; they can only speculate.

"Without any warning, without saying anything, he just ran across the road eastbound," Robstown officer Javier Aleman said.

Police say Llanas was leaving the fairgrounds after he and his fri… Click to Read More

Posted 03/16/2010 10:27 PM by Bart Bedsole & Spencer Lubitz

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CCORPUS CHRISTI - Members of the American GI Forum were back on active duty Monday morning.
Beginning at 7:00am, several of them stood guard outside Memorial Coliseum to make sure no one violated a temporary injunction issued Friday in Austin that prevents any demolition of the building.
They even called police after witnessing what they thought was a violation by demolition company crew.

The debate is over whether the injunction prevents any work at the site, or only … Click to Read More

Posted 03/15/2010 5:59 PM by Jose Luis Martinez

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CORPUS CHRISTI - Corpus Christi police have arrested a suspect in the March 4th holdup of the Texas Champion Bank in 5 Points.

Police say a tip to Crimestoppers led them to 39-year-old Alexander William Morgan, Jr.

He was arrested in Kingsville and faces a charge of aggravated robbery in connection with the bank heist.

Morgan's bond is set at $100,000.

Posted 03/15/2010 5:11 PM by Ben Lloyd

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CORPUS CHRISTI - A man who stabbed his infant child during a family barbecue has plead guilty to attempted capital murder.

As part of a plea deal 34-year-old Tone Johnson will serve 18 years in prison for the attack on his five-month-old son last summer.

Johnson was also sentenced to another 10 years for one charge of family violence.

His estranged wife says he has a history of assaulting her.

Their son fully recovered from his stab wounds.

Johnson will… Click to Read More

Posted 03/15/2010 6:03 PM

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CORPUS CHRISTI- Christus Spohn Health System has pledged to support and promote Cover the Uninsured Week, scheduled to be held March 14-20, 2010.

The nationwide event is a nonpartisan effort to urge U.S. leaders to make health coverage for Americans their top priority. Now in its seventh year, Cover the Uninsured Week highlights the fact that many Americans are living without health insurance and to demand solutions from our nation's leaders.

Christus Spohn Health System take… Click to Read More

Posted 03/15/2010 6:06 PM by Crystal Jenkins

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CORPUS CHRISTI - Former Nueces County district attorney Carlos Valdez will begin his first day as city attorney Tuesday.

Valdez says the first issue he wants to resolve is the legal action surrounding the demolition of the Memorial Coliseum.

The demolition was scheduled to start Monday, but a local group called "friends of the coliseum" has requested a temporary restraining order through an judge in Travis County.

The judge granted the restraining order last week.

Posted 03/15/2010 5:07 PM

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ROBSTOWN - A suspected illegal immigrant was hit and killed by a driver in Robstown overnight.

Two men were walking along Highway 77 near K.C. Hall, when Robstown police say one of the men darted into the road.

One driver slammed on her brakes to avoid hitting the man, but a second driver didn't see him and hit him.

Police say the man, who was from Mexico, died at the scene.

Robstown Police officer Javier Aleman told KRIS 6 News, "The lady that hit him stopped,… Click to Read More

Posted 03/15/2010 5:56 PM by Veronica Flores

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CORPUS CHRISTI - A large party turned violent on the city's southside this morning, sending several people to the hospital with stab wounds.

Police say more than 20 people were involved in a fight and some of the victims are believed to be members of the Corpus Christi Hammerheads football team.

Police were called out to the 6400 block of Clairfield around 4:00 a.m. this morning after neighbors witnessed two groups of people getting into a fight.

When officers arrived,… Click to Read More

Posted 03/15/2010 5:11 PM by Crystal Jenkins

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CORPUS CHRISTI - Jury selection is underway for a man accused of stabbing his infant son last summer.

Tone Johnson, 33, is scheduled to go on trial Tuesday for attempted captial murder.

Investigators say Johnson stabbed his 5 month old son in the chest at a family barbecue back in July of 2009.

The infant has since recovered from his injuries.

Posted 03/15/2010 3:32 AM by Dave Fraser

CORPUS CHRISTI- High pressure that has kept the sun shining and the temperatures a bit on the warm side is moving out. On the horizon we have our next frontal system; it'll be here early Tuesday morning.

Today we'll still see mostly sunny skies early, with increasing cloud cover later this afternoon. Highs today will be in the low to mid 70's with a stiff breeze out of the SE. Tuesday, as far as Spring Break weather is concerned, is not looking all that great. Isolated showers and thunder… Click to Read More

Posted 03/14/2010 8:34 PM by Parrish Alleman

CORPUS CHRISTI -- People crowded into St. Pius to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day a little early.

This was the Fifth Annual Irish Celebration and Brunch complete with authentic cuisine like Irish stew, soda bread, even green beer; as well as a performance by the Mo Cushla Irish dancers.

All of the money raised today will go towards the church's new youth center.

Posted 03/14/2010 8:31 PM

CORPUS CHRISTI -- A driver was caught off guard late last night when another vehicle slammed into the back of his car.

According to police, the driver was stopped at the red light at Airline and SPID, when another driver failed to notice the halt in traffic. That driver slammed into the other, smashing the front of his car. The driver that was hit was taken to the hospital with neck and back pains, while the other was given a citation for failure to control his speed.

Posted 03/14/2010 8:29 PM

CORPUS CHRISTI -- Fire crews responded to a small house fire on Sherman Street early Sunday morning.

The fire department was able to knock out the flames in around 15 minutes. The home suffered minor damage and crews are still looking into the cause of the blaze. Fire officials say the residents were at home when the fire broke out, but fortunately, no one was hurt in the fire.