6 Investigates

The need for more water in South Texas is urgent and growing. Cities are rushing to secure new supplies, including desalination.

Recorded meetings and documents reveal city officials struggling to get basic answers about a groundwater desalination project that could bind ratepayers for decades.

Corpus Christi considers joining a groundwater deal with Seven Seas Water Group, but missing studies and redacted contracts raise transparency concerns.

CEO Gary Allsup may have exceeded his legal authority by approving $350M in workforce housing deals without proper public notice, potentially violating state law and housing authority bylaws.

Corpus Christi auditor finds developers allegedly forged FEMA documents to secure $2M taxpayer incentive for downtown Homewood Suites hotel project.

A KRIS 6 investigation into the CC Housing Authority reveals how executives, consultants, and developers have financially benefited from programs designed to help residents find affordable housing.

A city audit found multiple control failures in Corpus Christi's procurement card program, validating concerns raised by a KRIS 6 News investigation last year.

The Nueces County Appraisal District has denied tax exemption requests for apartment complexes in the Corpus Christi Housing Authority's workforce housing program.

A 71-year-old grandmother can't use her building's elevator. Meanwhile, her housing authority's CEO makes nearly $800K. She's organizing residents from her hospice bed for change.

The Texas Municipal League Intergovernmental Risk Pool won't renew insurance coverage for the CCHA, citing concerns about the agency's controversial public-private partnerships.

Corpus Christi Housing Authority rejects tax-exempt developer deals, pivots to direct housing support, amid backlash over transparency, leadership pay, and questions of public benefit.

The Corpus Christi City Council voted unanimously Tuesday to approve a resolution declaring controversial workforce housing deals worth $350 million as "apparently illegal."

The Corpus Christi Housing Authority may have violated the Texas Open Meetings Act when it approved controversial workforce housing deals worth $350 million.

The CEO overseeing the Corpus Christi Housing Authority's controversial acquisition of $350 million worth of luxury apartment complexes earns a base salary and bonus totaling $785,816.

Missing case files have stalled a decision on whether to retry Joe David Padron for a 2002 double murder, more than two months after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals threw out his conviction.

The CC Housing Authority Board voted to halt roughly $435 million in property transactions that critics say would cost local schools, the city, and other public entities millions in lost tax revenue.

The Nueces County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Wednesday to take action to "protect the county's legal status and potential claims" in connection with the housing authority tax issues.

A former Nueces County District Attorney's Office investigator whose 2023 DWI charges were dismissed has been arrested again on similar charges.

Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo appointed three people to the Corpus Christi Housing Authority board of commissioners after the city challenged the housing authority's tax exemption practices.

City Council has unanimously passed a resolution authorizing active opposition to what they term "improper and/or illegal use of property tax exemptions" by CCHA.

6 Investigates digs into Corpus Christi Housing Authority's $350M property deals and its tax exemption strategy for high-end apartments.

After four consecutive attempts, the city of Taft has fired police chief John Landreth in during a city council meeting on Friday, April 11.

Exclusive: NCAD official placed on leave after bombshell allegations of bid manipulation in software contract procurement process.

The Taft City Council has initiated an investigation into Police Chief John Landreth following a meeting where some city officials claim they felt threatened by a statement Landreth made.

District 2 Councilwoman Sylvia Campos is pushing back against claims made in City Hall investigation obtained by KRIS 6. The investigation centers around Campos' conduct during a March 4 incident.

Corpus Christi City Auditor is standing firm against serious allegations of workplace misconduct, denying the claims against him.

Tensions have escalated in Corpus Christi as city leaders and venue management face scrutiny over the ongoing negotiations for the American Bank Center's naming rights.

6 Investigates has uncovered details of a potential economic development deal between the City of Taft and DRL Refineries LLC that has raised significant concerns about transparency.

A Southside apartment complex is facing scrutiny after allegations of manipulating online reviews while simultaneously dealing with crime concerns.

In its third attempt in less than a year, the City of Taft has failed to fire Police Chief John Landreth amid outcry from community members.

Neighbors in Taft were alarmed to discover that sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, was posted unredacted on the city’s website.

Residents in Robstown have waited more than four decades for the city to deliver on promises made during their 1981 annexation— some basic utilities have never arrived.

In the heart of the Coastal Bend, a region grappling with a historic drought, Tesla's planned lithium refinery in Robstown is raising critical questions about water resources and sustainability.

Taft City Council may bar employees from talking to media Tuesday, proposing strict communication limits following recent scandals that exposed misconduct in city government.

The Nueces County Appraisal District (NCAD) is facing allegations that its procurement process for a new Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) software system was designed with predetermined bias.

A Corpus Christi crime scene investigator fired for falsifying evidence has raised serious questions about the integrity of potentially hundreds of criminal cases, 6 Investigates has learned.

A 71-year-old woman from Corpus Christi has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of theft and exploitation after allegedly failing to deliver headstones to grieving families.

6 Investigates reveals a pattern of hiring for high-level positions in Corpus Christi, raising questions about hiring practices, qualifications, and personal connections within the city itself.

An internal audit exposed oversight failures in CCISD's construction management, including over $1.1 million in contractor overbilling and missing insurance coverage on taxpayer-funded buildings.

Neighbors have voiced frustrations on social media following the removal of a speaker during the latest CCISD Board meeting.

"It's heartbreaking," is how David Gilmore described seeing the video of his son's injury he sustained under a coach's supervision during basketball tryouts at Veterans Memorial High School.

Tenants in a twenty-story office building in uptown have been without water and wastewater service since December. The city says utility payments have not been made since May 2024.