CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Good morning Coastal Bend neighbors, and happy Monday! Neighborhood News Reporter Matthew Roberts here getting you up to speed on what's going on before you start your day.
Here's your 6 Things to Know before you go.
Corpus Christi man accused of murder after deadly stabbing on IH-37 access road
A 39-year-old man is behind bars, accused of murder after a deadly stabbing Friday night. Corpus Christi police say officers were called to the 5200 block of the IH-37 access road just before 10:45 p.m. When they arrived, they found a woman who had been stabbed. She was taken to the hospital, where she later died. Investigators say a large fight involving multiple people led to the stabbing. Detectives identified Emilio Ybarra as the suspect, and he was arrested without incident. The investigation is ongoing.
Packed city council agenda for Tuesday's meeting
Corpus Christi City Council meets Tuesday with a packed agenda. Here are a few of the items to know about. Council members will consider a zero-tolerance policy on euthanizing healthy or treatable animals at the city's animal shelter. The measure would prohibit putting down animals due to overcrowding. Council will also hear a briefing on license plate reader systems and so-called flock cameras operating in the city, including cameras not owned by the city itself. An update on the city's water supply is also on the agenda. The meeting starts at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at City Hall.
San Patricio County man sentenced to life in prison for sexually abusing his 3 daughters
A San Patricio County man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after a jury found him guilty of sexually abusing his three biological daughters. A San Patricio County jury found Michael Shawn Sheppard guilty Friday of 2 counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 and 1 count of indecency with a child by contact. Prosecutors say the abuse involved his three biological daughters and occurred in Portland between 2008 and 2018. The jury sentenced Sheppard to life without parole on each of the continuous sexual abuse counts, along with 20 years for indecency with a child. A judge ordered the sentences to be served consecutively.
Everything Sprouts recalls alfalfa sprouts linked to E. coli and salmonella outbreak in 15 states
Everything Sprouts is recalling certain lots of its alfalfa sprouts after they were linked to an outbreak of E. coli and salmonella.
The FDA and CDC say at least 55 people in 15 states have fallen ill, including 4 who had to be hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Everything Sprouts says the company is working with the FDA and CDC. The recalled alfalfa sprouts were also used in the brand's "Crunchy Protein Sprout Mix 5oz Cups" and "Zesty Garlic Mix Cups." The recalled sprouts were sold in a 5-ounce container with a lid. They were distributed since May 27 to third-party distributors and grocery stores in Minnesota and Wisconsin under the Calco and Everything Sprouts brands. Consumers should either throw away the sprouts or return them to the store.
Fromm Family Foods recalls canned dog food that may contain metal fragments
Fromm Family Foods is recalling some of its canned dog food because the products may contain metal fragments.
The recalled products include the Fromm Turkey Pâté Wet Dog Food and the Fromm Diner Classics Milo's Meatloaf Pâté.
The Turkey Pâté was sold in 12.2-ounce cans, while the Meatloaf Pâté was sold in 12.5-ounce cans. Both have a best-by date of March 20, 2029. The products were sold at neighborhood pet stores across the U.S. as well as online. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop feeding the food to their dogs and return it to the place of purchase.
Kingsville begins road reconstruction on S. 12th St. starting today
The City of Kingsville Street Department began road reconstruction on S. 12th St. between E. Fordyce Ave. and E. Doddridge Ave. Monday morning. S. 12th St. between E. Huisache Ave. and E. Lott Ave. is closed to through traffic for approximately 2 weeks, barring inclement weather or equipment breakdown. Barricades and signs are in place. The city says residents and businesses in the area should expect possible delays for entrances and exits from properties. The Kingsville Police Department and the Kingsville Fire Department have been notified of the project. Residents with questions or concerns are asked to contact the Street Department.
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