News Archive - November 2009

  • Troops Return Home

    November 20, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Sixty-eight soldiers returned to Corpus Christi today after spending nearly a year in Iraq. The Army's 211th Regional Support Group came home to a crowd of cheering family and friends. The soldiers left for Iraq last January to operate a base there. Imelda... more »
  • Rain Disrupts Salvation Army Office Workers

    November 20, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Friday's rainy weather disrupted the usual office routine at the Salvation Army offices over on Josephine Street and they had to do their work while covered in plastic. There's been leaking issues in the past, but one of the case workers, Valentin Garcia, says it's never... more »
  • Man Gets Busted Stealing Cash From Accident

    November 20, 2009

    MATHIS - Nickels and quarters went flying as an armored truck rolled off of interstate 37 near Mathis Thursday afternoon. It looked like a treasure hunt as the San Patricio County Sheriffs Department cleaned up the scattered change earlier today. However, the action that took place after the truck... more »
  • Man Arrested For Robbing Local Bank

    November 20, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A bank robber is now behind bars after robbing a local bank. Forty-two year old Fred Simmons, walked into the Wells Fargo on Leopard and Carancahua around 3:30 Thursday afternoon and handed a teller a note demanding cash. Simmons left but was arrested in a matter... more »
  • Forgery Suspect Leads Police In S.P.I.D. Chase

    November 20, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A man wanted on forgery charges out of San Antonio lead police on a brief chase down S.P.I.D. around noon Friday. Detectives called for additional units to help arrest 44-year old Leonard Ramirez at La Palmera mall. Ramirez jumped behind the wheel of a Ford F-250 pickup... more »
  • John Henry Ramirez In Court

    November 20, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- Convicted capital murderer John Henry Ramirez appeared in a Nueces County courtroom today for a pre-trial hearing. Ramirez was sentenced to death in 2008 for the fatal stabbing of Pablo Castro during a robbery. He still faces trial for two other aggravated robbery charges and evading... more »
  • Two Vehicles Crash Causing an S-U-V to Flip

    November 20, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- Overnight, two drivers were involved in an accident and walk away unharmed. Corpus Christi Police say a woman driving a Toyota Camry slammed into the back of an S-U-V on IH37, near Buddy Lawrence Road just after 11 o'clock last night. The impact caused the S-U-V to flip... more »
  • Aransas County ISD Schools Closed Friday

    November 20, 2009

    ROCKPORT- All Rockport-Fulton school campuses are closed due to overnight and morning flooding from very heavy rain. As of 6AM this morning Rockport airport had already seen more than 8 inches with parts of Aransas County getting more than a 12 inches. The Aransas County ISD superintendent tells 6 News... more »
  • Slick Road Cause Truck To Flip Into Utility Pole Guide Wire

    November 20, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- Overnight, slick roads may have contributed to a rollover accident that sent a man to the hospital. The driver of a Ford pick-up was headed eastbound in the 1700 block of Morgan Street when he lost control of the truck and hit a curb. That sent the truck... more »
  • School Bus Involved In Head-On Collision

    November 19, 2009

    ROBSTOWN - Wet roads may have played a role in a head-on collision between a car and a school bus Thursday night. It happened around 7:00 on County Road 38, just west of Robstown. It's unclear which driver was at fault, but a small Dodge Dynasty heading away from... more »
  • Annual Turkey Bowl

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The 16th annual, C-101 Two Guys in the Morning Turkey Bowl was held Thursday evening. Dozens of people lined up outside Paradise Pool and Billards for the chance to toss a frozen turkey at some bowling pins. Some of the prizes included a turkey fryer, a... more »
  • Red Tide Update

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - There is new information concerning the recent red tide outbreak. Park Rangers say Padre Island National Seashore should be at the tail end of its red tide warning. Kris 6 News was told as of Monday only a few streaks of red tide were reported meaning the... more »
  • Waiting For New Moon

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Thursday evening is opening night for one of the most anticipated movies of the fall season. Local fans waited for several hours in at Starplex Theater for the chance to catch the first showing of "New Moon" the latest installment of the Twilight Saga. Kris 6... more »
  • School Boundaries Presented To Parents

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Thursday night, CCISD holds its first public presentation of the new school boundaries planned for the 2010-2011 school year. The first in a series of similar events was held Carroll High School, a campus expected to receive a few neighborhoods currently zoned to King High Schoo, and... more »
  • Funding For County Appraisal District In Question Play Video

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - It's going to cost the Nueces County Appraisal District $7.3 million to get a new building. $3 million has already been collected from their taxed entities over the past five years, but Nueces County commissioners say that money doesn't belong to them. "What we tried to do... more »
  • Gun Shop Burglars Sentenced

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- Five men were sentenced in Federal Court Thursday afternoon for breaking into the Texas Gunshop back in May. The crime was caught on tape. Robert Duran and Joe Mcnabb were accused of stealing an SUV and crashing into the gun shop where they stole thousands of dollars worth... more »
  • Man Gets 16 Years For Road Rage Incident Play Video

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A man found guilty of causing a road rage accident that paralyzed a young man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison Thursday afternoon. Twenty-three year old Manuel Olachia was convicted of running an SUV off the road and causing it to roll over on... more »
  • Mall Aquarium Play Video

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The new food court at La Palmera Mall will truly be a room with a view. The outer wall is glass,two stories high, that will let plenty of light in. But the centerpiece is a 4,500-gallon aquarium. And it is huge, 8-feet in diameter, standing 12-feet tall. The... more »
  • Quick Arrest Play Video

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- An alert meter reader helps police nab a bank robbery suspect Thursday afternoon. Just before 3:30 p.m. a man walked into the Wells Fargo bank on Leopard and Carancahua and handed one of the tellers a note demanding cash. The teller filled an envelope with a small amount... more »
  • Local Attorney Gives Away Turkeys Play Video

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Local attorney Thomas J. Henry is at it again, he's about to hand out thousands of free turkeys to Corpus Christi's needy, something he's been doing now for 15 years. Even after so many years, Henry has never lost his desire to help the community. Henry... more »
  • Aquarium Sneak Preview

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Texas State Aquarium's newest exhibit is still a work in progress, but the media was given a sneak preview today. Swamp Tales, is designed to tell the story about the successful efforts to save the American Alligator from extinction, and highlight the plight of other threatened... more »
  • Caught On Camera Play Video

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - It's a classic case of caught on tape. The very things two suspects stole may eventually be what leads to their arrests. On Monday night around 9 p.m. the two crooks got away with eight cameras at Progressive Car Wash, 6821 Everhart. But, one... more »
  • Chase Lands Two Men Behind Bars

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- A high speed chase in a stolen SUV ends in a crash and lands two men behind bars. An officer spotted the stolen blazer early this morning on Rodd Field Road and SPID and he tried to stop the car. But, the driver took off... more »
  • Navy Confirms Identity of Remains

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Thursday afternoon, the Navy confirmed that the human remains found aboard a T-34 that went down off Matagorda Island are those of Lt. John Joseph Houston. His training plane was found Sunday by Navy divers about a mile and a half off Matagorda Island in... more »
  • Pilot For A Day Play Video

    November 19, 2009

    KINGSVILLE - "I know how to do it" was the motto of Jacob Fernandez as he joined the ranks of Navy pilots at NAS Kingsville. Jacob is a 5 year old cancer survivor who lost his sight while battling the disease. Melissa Fernandez, Jacob's mother, said, "It makes... more »
  • Kingsville Pedestrian Killed

    November 19, 2009

    KINGSVILLE- A 79-year-old Kingsville man was killed in a traffic accident after he wandered away from his home. Police say Juan Enrique Bazan, who suffers from alzheimer's, was crossing the 11-hundred block of Franklin Adams Street when he was struck by a pickup. Investigators say Bazan was just a... more »
  • Boaters Rescued

    November 19, 2009

    PORT ARANSAS- Four boaters had to be rescued by the Coast Guard Wednesday night after their boat ran aground on the north Port Aransas Jetty. One of the people on board the 35 foot boat was able to call the Coast Guard and report the incident. There were no injuries. more »
  • Emergency Landing

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- There were some scary moments Thursday morning for the crew of a private jet. The pilot of the Jet Stream fixed wing aircraft declared an in-flight emergency just after 9 a.m. because of a leak in the plane's hydraulic system. The problem affected the plane's steering and brakes... more »
  • Lowe's Gas Grills Recalled

    November 19, 2009

    About 664,700 Perfect Flame SLG series gas grills in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled. The gas grills, made in China by Lucas Innovation Inc. and imported by L G Sourcing Inc., are recalled because the burners can deteriorate, causing irregular flames, and the lids of some models can... more »
  • Clean Sweep A Success

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- A city wide clean up campaign held this past weekend collected impressive amount of trash. City officials say volunteers in Saturday's "Corpus Christi Clean Sweep" effort collected more than 15 tons of debris. Organizers say compared to last year's Clean Sweep effort, this year's campaign saw an increase... more »
  • Girl Fights Off Attacker

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- A 13 year old girl walking home from a basketball game fought off a man who grabbed her from behind.  It happened on the 1200 block of Brownlee around 8:30 last night.  The girl told officers the man began to grope her, so she kicked... more »
  • Walmart Shootout Update

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- We have new information about Monday night's kidnapping that led to a shootout at the Walmart near Greenwood and SPID. Police recovered two guns and identified two suspects, but no charges have been filed yet. Investigators also tell us they have information, from witnesses, that... more »
  • High Speed Police Chase Ends In A Crash

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- A high speed chase in a stolen S-U-V ends in a crash. An officer spotted the stolen S-U-V early this morning on Rodd Field Road and S.P.I.D. and attempted to stop the vehicle. The driver took off on S.P.I.D. and a chase ensued, topping speeds of 110mph. Police... more »
  • Mocha Girls Coffee Shop

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A new drive-thru coffee shop in town has found a way to get customers to keep coming back. Mocha Girls has been open for about two months on Leopard near North Padre Island Drive. Employees serve coffee in bikinis or other costumes that only cover what... more »
  • New Building For Tax Appraisal District

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Driscoll Independent School District has agreed to support the Nueces County Appraisal Board's proposal for a new multi- million dollar building. Tonight's decision clears the way for the Tax Appraisal District to sell its current downtown location, buy another location and build new building. ... more »
  • More Cameras Across City Play Video

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- Police now have 11 cameras recording surveillance at different locations around the city. The cameras are meant to catch graffiti vandals in the act, but police say the cameras can provide so much more and keep residents safe. One example would be streaming the live feed online... more »
  • Jury Deliberations

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A jury will continue deliberating Thursday of the fate of Manuel Olechia. He is accused of running off an SUV, and causing it to roll over on the Harbor Bridge back in September 2007. Twenty-two year old Kelby Eddleman was in that SUV that was thrown... more »
  • Work Continues To Raise Laguna Shores

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- Work to raise Laguna Shores Road continues. The city is raising the road by two feet because of all flooding problems that occur during heavy rains or high tides. Right now, crews are working on phase one, which is to modify the pipelines and sewage routes... more »
  • City Shows Off Graffiti Removal Truck

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- The city is showing off its newest tool to fight graffiti. The Solid Waste Operations Department held a graffiti truck demonstration for the members of the Crime Control District. The $70,000 truck can remove graffiti with its pressure washer and was added to the fleet around labor... more »
  • Donut Shop Robber Sentenced

    November 18, 2009

    KINGSVILLE - A Kingsville Man who was involved in a violent Donut Shop Robbery is heading to prison. Cayetano Lopez has been sentenced to 19 years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of Aggravated Robbery Causing Seriously Bodily Injury and Burglary of A Habitation. Prosecutors say Lopez... more »
  • New Concerns Arise Surrounding David Bonilla Play Video

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The district attorney's office says Bonilla has 68 pending cases and outstanding bonds totaling over $1 million. The DA's office met with board of judges today to figure out what's going to happen with these cases that Bonilla can longer be involved in. "Everybody knows... more »
  • Caught In The Act

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- A burglary suspect is caught in the act as he's walking out of an Ocean Drive home he had just broken into. When police arrived at the home on the 3200 block of Ocean Drive this morning they spotted the suspect walking out of a guest house in... more »
  • Association Presidents Want Answers Play Video

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez proposed budget cuts across the board to make up the loss of millions of dollars in sales tax revenues. And, he's looking to the Police and Fire Associations to help out in this crunch. The city proposed re-opening the police and fire... more »
  • H1N1 Shots At Local Elementary School Play Video

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Nueces County Health Department arrived at Salazar Elementary School Wednesday morning with more than 500 doses of the Swine Flu vaccine. "We moved fast and quickly to protect our students as best as we know how against the influenza that is threatening the safety of... more »
  • Remains Recovered From T-34

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The T-34C Turbomentor aircraft that went missing Oct. 28, has not been raised as previously reported. Human remains from the aircraft have been recovered but have not been positively identified. The Coast Guard Cutter Manatee does not have the lift capabilities to raise the aircraft.... more »
  • Inmate Electronic Monitoring Progam Approved

    November 18, 2009

    NUECES COUNTY - 13 low-risk inmates at the Nueces County Jail could soon be heading home with ankle monitors to track their movements. Nueces County Commissioners approved the pilot program that is designed to ease overcrowding issues at the jail. Offenders released with ankle monitors will only be allowed to... more »
  • Burn Ban In Effect For Nueces County

    November 18, 2009

    NUECES COUNTY - Nueces County Commissioners have put a burn ban in effect for the next 90 days. The ban only affects unincorporated portions of the county. Commissioners can review and lift the ban if the Texas Forest Service determines drought conditions no longer exist. For the time being only... more »
  • Man Rams Car Into House, Charged With DWI

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police have formally charged a man who ran his car into a living room over the weekend with DWI. The incident happened Sunday morning in the 4000 block of Redwood. Police say 24 year old Josef Flores slammed his car into a house in the 4000 block... more »
  • Man Arrested On Child Indecency Play Video

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A man is in jail tonight after police received accusations that he fondled three girls after meeting them at a Flour Bluff toy store. Police say 34 year old Juan Salinas was arrested Tuesday after receiving a call from one of the victim's teachers. After interviewing that... more »
  • Smash and Grab at Local WIC

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Corpus Christi police are still looking for a suspect involved in an overnight smash and grab at the local WIC office. Police responded to a security alarm at the WIC office in the 1700 block of Horne road around 2:00 AM Wednesday morning. Police say someone threw... more »
  • Teen Stabbed 26 Times Survives

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A seventeen year old who was stabbed over the weekend by another teen 26 times is in stable condition tonight. Police say John Hernandez, 17 was stabbed 26 times in the torso by Federico Garcia, 17 during an argument over a girl early Saturday morning in the... more »
  • DPS Office to Close for Computer Upgrade

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - If you need to renew your Drivers License, you'll want to stop by the D.P.S. office first thing tomorrow morning. The Texas Department of Public Safety's Drivers License Office will close its doors at noon tomorrow. It will also be closed on Friday so that D.P.S.... more »
  • Accident Leads to Drug Arrest

    November 18, 2009

    PORTlAND- A man involved in a traffic accident Wednesday morning ended up going to jail on drug possession charges. Witnesses told Portland police the 19 year old Taft man was speeding on Highway 181 south of Portland when he lost control of his Honda. The car ran off the highway... more »
  • Gov't Plans To Help With Pollution Study Play Video

    November 2, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The federal government plans to help with a pollution study on the North side and it's in response to a study conducted by local environmental group, Citizens for Environmental Justice.   The group's study in 2007 tested blood and urine samples from 96 people in... more »
  • Overnight Break-In at the W.I.C. Office

    November 18, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- Corpus Christi police investigate a smash and grab at the local W.I.C. (Women Infant Children) office. A security alarm alerted police to the break-in at the W.I.C. office in the 1700 block of Horne Road. Around 2 o'clock this morning, someone threw a rock through the front door... more »
  • No Confirmation Of Navy Pilot's Presence

    November 17, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Navy officials had no update Tuesday on whether the T-34 found off of Matagorda Island Sunday contains the body of one of the missing pilots. On Sunday, the training plane was spotted about 1.5 miles offshore in about 40 feet of water, but divers were... more »
  • Council Briefed On Budget Shortfall

    November 17, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - City Council members were briefed Tuesday on the extent of a budget shortfall, and a few options to address it. Assistant City Manager Oscar Martinez told the council the deficit, due to a decline in sales tax revenue, would be at least $4.6 million. He... more »
  • Acid Spill Closes Intersection

    November 17, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- A chemical spill shut down a major southside intersection Tuesday. The intersection of Carroll Lane at SPID was closed around noon after a gallon of Muriatic Acid spilled onto the road. The chemical, which is used in construction and pool maintenance, can cause burns and lung damage. Fire... more »
  • Nosegear Collapses On Coast Guard Jet

    November 17, 2009

    EAGLE, Colo. (AP) - Commercial flights into Eagle County Regional Airport in Colorado were delayed after a Coast Guard plane's nose gear collapsed upon landing Tuesday. The HU-25 Falcon jet from Coast Guard Air Station Corpus Christi slid 1,000 feet on the runway before stopping, airport officials said. No... more »
  • Grant For Oso Wetland Preserve

    November 17, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The City Council has authorized the City Manager to accept a $500,000 grant from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to help develop the Oso Bay Learning and Wetland Preserve. The 161 acre preserve is located at the end of Wooldridge and Holly roads. Plans for the... more »
  • Parkdale Demolition Wrapping Up

    November 17, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Demolition crews are wrapping up their work at Parkdale plaza. The remaining structures were torn down on Tuesday. All that is left is the Auto Zone, a pawn shop and the former Crystals restaurant. A developer will soon begin work on a 25-million dollar project that includes... more »
  • Green's Attorneys Seek Justice Play Video

    November 17, 2009

    COPRUS CHRISTI - Attorneys for Eric Green, the former Nueces County inmate who was hospitalized after he says he was beaten while there, are officially suing Nueces County for violation of civil rights. Now, Green's attorneys say several inmates are coming forward claiming they saw guards beat Green until he... more »
  • Colisuem Petition Drive Continues Play Video

    November 17, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Even with the fate of the Coliseum apparently decided by the city council, there is still a petition drive that calls for the restoration of the Coliseum. Petition-backer Ray Madrigal turned in more signatures Tuesday that he has collected for that petition drive. He said he's collected... more »
  • Grants for Boat Ramps

    November 17, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The City Council has authorized the City Manager to accept $667,000 worth of grants for repairs and improvements to a pair of boat ramps near the JFK Causeway. Specifically, the state funds would be used to replace the boats ramps at Clem's Marina and Billing's Bait... more »
  • Talking Trash Play Video

    November 17, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Attention residents of Corpus Christi, get ready to take out the trash a little less often. For decades, Corpus Christi residents have dragged their trash to the curb twice a week like clockwork, but according to the city's 2010 budget, that's one time too many times. In... more »
  • Oyster Recycling Program Launches

    November 17, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- Your trash may be able to help the local oyster population. The Harte Research Institute, Texas A&M University- Corpus Christi, Water Street Restaurants and Port of Corpus Christi have teamed up to create an oyster shell recycling program. The program recycles large quantities of shells that are... more »
  • Kidnapping And Burglary Spree Suspects On The Loose Play Video

    November 17, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police are searching for a group of men involved in a kidnapping and shootout at a Walmart parking lot Monday night. Police say it was all the result of a drug deal gone bad. "They're going to get themselves hurt. They're like playing Miami Vice in... more »
  • Swim Center Not Dead Yet Play Video

    November 17, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - There's continuing coverage of today's city council decision to start the demolition process for Memorial Coliseum and pursue a deal to turn it into an Olympic Swim Center. But there were a lot of public opinions and some heated debate among council members before a vote was... more »
  • Undercover Prostitution Sting Leads to 6 arrests Play Video

    November 17, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A four hour undercover prostitution sting by the police department leads to the arrest of 6 people. On Friday, undercover officers disguised as prostitutes staged their sting in two separate areas around the city. On Leopard St. and Omaha St., police arrested Carlos Salinas, 19, Jorge Mendoza,... more »
  • Swim Center Hopes Play Video

    November 17, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A discussion on the future of Memorial Coliseum is on the agenda for Tuesday's City Council Meeting. Supporters of the proposal to build an Olympic Swimming and Training Center will be on hand to answer questions, and they hope to get one more shot at convincing council... more »
  • Annexation Study Approved

    November 16, 2009

    ARANSAS PASS - The Aransas Pass City Council voted Monday night to begin a 3-year study on the cost of annexing some nearby waterfront neighborhoods. City officials have said that annexing the homes could bring in as much as $750,000 in extra tax revenue every year. However, most of those who live... more »
  • CCISD Proposes New School Boundaries Play Video

    November 16, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A series of public meetings begins later this week to let parents know about the proposed boundary changes for CCISD. These changes could affect high school students the next year. Officials at CCISD tell us that nothing has been set in stone, but their will be... more »
  • City To Make Suggestions On Budget Shortfall

    November 16, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- Your city services could be affected because of the current economic downturn. City staff will present its suggestions to the city council Tuesday on ways to compensate for the budget shortfall. One reason for the shortfall is less sales tax revenue. City officials say they may have... more »
  • Coliseum Petition Drive

    November 16, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Veterans Group that wants to save Memorial Colisuem was out collecting signatures in front of the building today. The group organized by Ray Madrigal needs approximately 8,200 signatures to get a public vote on the coliseum placed on a city ballot.   He says he hopes to have at least 10,000 when... more »
  • DA Throws Out Green Case Play Video

    November 16, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Nueces County District Attorney's office has decided to throw out criminal trespassing charges against Eric Green. He's the former Nueces County Jail inmate who was hospitalized with bone fractures last month after his mother claimed he was beaten there. The sheriff's department is now conducting an... more »
  • Tasering Incident will go to Grand Jury Play Video

    November 16, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Nueces County District Attorney's office says the case involving a man who was tasered and pepper sprayed on Wednesday night by police and died Friday is far from over. Five officers involved in the incident were placed on paid leave last Wednesday but were back on... more »
  • No More Chances for Bonilla Play Video

    November 16, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Nueces County District Attorney Carlos Valdez says he will not pursue a motion to revoke David Bonilla's bond because of recent allegations that Bonilla violated the terms of his disbarment. Valdez says he met with Bonilla and his attorney on Friday because of recent allegations that Bonilla... more »
  • Electronic Monitoring Program to be Adopted Play Video

    November 16, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Nueces County Commissioners say they plan to approve a program at Wednesday's meeting that will help reduce the county jail's population and save the taxpayers money. The program will allow low risk inmates to wear ankle monitors instead of staying in jail. Commissioners say those individuals would... more »
  • Police Still Searching For Shooting Suspect

    November 16, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police are still searching for the suspect who shot a man near Del Mar's main campus Friday night. The victim, 30-year-old Joshua Garcia, was shot twice when he went outside around 9:30 p.m. He made it to his back porch and told witnesses that someone named... more »
  • 14-Year-Old Leads Police On Chase

    November 16, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A 14-year-old behind the wheel of a stolen truck led police on a chase Sunday. An officer spotted the Red GMC Sierra at Duncan and Mary around 9 p.m. Sunday night. Police say the teen stopped at the Stripes at Port and Mary to drop... more »
  • Missing T-34 Found Play Video

    November 16, 2009

    The Coast Guard has located the missing T-34 airplane that crashed on October 28. In a statement Monday afternoon, the Navy said it was discovered around 11:00am on Sunday. It was spotted about 1.5 miles off the coast of Matagorda Island, in about 40 feet of water. ... more »
  • 14-Year-Old Leads Police On Chase In Stolen Truck

    November 16, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A fourteen-year-old behind the wheel of a stolen truck led police on a high speed chase late Sunday night. An officer spotted the red GMC Sierra at Duncan and Mary Streets just before 11:00 p.m Sunday night. Police say the teen stopped at the Stripes... more »
  • Man Shot in Leg After Argument

    November 15, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A 36-year old man was shot in the leg and the search is on for the men who did it. It happened just before 10 this evening outside a home in the 31-hundred block of Buddy Lawrence near Leopard Street. Police say the victim was getting... more »
  • Drunk Driver Slams Car Into Home

    November 15, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Homeowners spent Sunday morning boarding up what is left of the front of their house. That's after a 24 -year old man slammed his vehicle into their home. Police say the driver was taking this turn when he struck a parked car. He then lost control and... more »
  • Man Resists Arrest and is Tased

    November 15, 2009

        CORPUS CHRISTI - According to police a 43-year old man who refused to leave Katz 21 last night tried to punch an officer while he was being arrested. Investigators say when officers tried to arrest the man who was extremely intoxicated he became belligerent and... more »
  • Army Reserve Unit Reactivated

    November 15, 2009

    SINTON - A reactivation ceremony was held for members of the Army Reserve Unit over in the Sinton area. This is the first time there has been an Army Reserve Unit based out of Sinton since 2006. During the ceremony the soldiers passed around a flag that symbolized... more »
  • Jury Selection Gets Underway

    November 15, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Jury selection is expected to get underway for the trial of a Flour Bluff man accused of sexually assaulting four young girls at his apartment complex. 44-year old Parker Sharp has pleaded not guilty to charges of sexual abuse and indecency of a child. Police say... more »
  • Man On Trial Accused Of Kidnapping

    November 15, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The trial of the Corpus Christi man accused of kidnapping and raping a 14-year old San Antonio girl is scheduled to get underway tomorrow. As KRIS 6 News has reported 48-year old Leslie Campbell has pleaded not guilty to charges of aggravated kidnapping and aggravated sexual... more »
  • Suspect Punches Cop

    November 15, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - According to police a 43-year old man who refused to leave Katz 21 last night tried to punch an officer while he was being arrested. Investigators say when officers tried to arrest the man who was extremely intoxicated; he became belligerent and refused to leave the... more »
  • Suspect Caught With Crack Cocaine

    November 15, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A 25-year-old man is facing some serious charges after being caught with crack cocaine and cash Saturday night. Officers patrolling the area near Moody and Trojan spotted a Cadillac speeding, the driver refused to pull over. When the suspect wasn't able to lose the officers,... more »
  • Green's Charges Dropped

    November 14, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - 26-year old Eric Green is currently at home being cared for by his mother. He has had to undergo several surgeries as a result of the injuries he claimed he received while he was an inmate at the Nueces County Jail. Green's attorney, Robert Bujanos Jr. said,... more »
  • Habitat For Humanity

    November 14, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Congratulations to the Barrera family, who are the latest volunteers to receive a home through Habitat for Humanity. Volunteers who were putting the finishing touches on the Barrera home were treated to a free lunch from Whataburger. The volunteers were busy painting the inside and... more »
  • Auto Theft Prevention

    November 14, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Shoppers at the H-E-B Plus on Saratoga were given a passing or failing grade by the Corpus Christi Police Department. Members of the Police Department's Auto Theft Task Force, left report cards on the windshield of vehicles in the parking lot. The group was looking... more »
  • Free Trash Day

    November 14, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Residents were able to get rid of their trash for free at the J.C. Elliot Transfer Station on Ayers Street. Corpus Christi's Solid Waste Department was accepting brush, residential trash, construction materials and old tires. Residents were only allowed to get rid of four tires... more »
  • Three-Car Pile-Up

    November 14, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - At least one person was taken to the hospital this morning following a three-car pile-up on S.P.I.D. between Waldron and Flour Bluff Drive. According to police, the driver of the Mustang lost control of his car and spun out. The driver of the truck wasn't... more »
  • Suspect Tasered

    November 14, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police say they had to taser and pepper-spray a 20-year-old man last night on Waco street near Highway 37. According to police, the suspect had a 19-year-old female in a head lock and was trying to pull her into a bedroom. Officers told him to... more »
  • Brush Fire

    November 14, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A small brush fire destroyed about three acres of land near the Petronila area Saturday afternoon. When KRIS 6 News got to the scene, firefighters were still trying to put out the hot spots. Officials say the wind helped spread the flames, but thankfully, firefighters... more »
  • Corpus Christi Clean Sweep Draws Dozens

    November 14, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- The second annual Corpus Christi Clean Sweep was held today to beautify the city. Dozens of volunteers from various organizations participated in the 2nd annual Clean Cweep Pride Celebration. Volunteers cleaned up nine locations around the city including Molina Veterans and South Bluff Park, and Laguna Shores picking... more »
  • Grow! Corpus Christi Wants Council Action Play Video

    November 13, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The founder of Grow! Corpus Christi delivered a list of action items her group would like to see on the city council agenda to the Mayor's office Friday. Dianne Kent said, "Persistence is really what the City Council needed to do in the first place. They needed... more »
  • County Could Settle With Chen Play Video

    November 13, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A lawsuit filed by Nueces County against the owner of the old Coastal Bend Aviators baseball team could soon be settled. Next week, County Commissioners are expected to consider a settlement offer from Horn Chen, who currently resides in Chicago. The closed session item on... more »