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Flood WARNING in effect for: Refugio, TX

Fallout from Utah nurse arrest: Policy switches, apologies

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – Officials at a Utah hospital where a nurse was arrested after refusing to permit police to draw a patient’s blood are apologizing that security officers didn’t intervene and telling they’ve implemented policy switches.

Puerto Rico proclaims state of emergency due to Irma

Governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló, proclaimed a state of emergency and activated the National Guard after the National Hurricane Center announced a hurricane see for Puerto Rico due to the passage of the tropical system Irma. A hurricane witness means that conditions in this category are expected in the area within thirty six to forty eight hours.

Governor of Puerto Rico, Ricardo Rosselló, announced a state of emergency and activated the National Guard after the National Hurricane Center proclaimed a hurricane see for Puerto Rico due to the passage of the tropical system Irma. A hurricane witness means that conditions in this category are expected in the area within thirty six to forty eight hours.

Port Aransas ferries to reopen to the public tomorrow

The Texas Department of Transportation announced today that they plan to reopen the Port Aransas ferry system to the public at seven a.m. Tuesday, Sept. Five. TXDot says the ferry system is scheduled to operate daily, under a limited-service plan, from seven a.m. to seven p.m. until further notice. The current schedule calls for three ferries to be in service, two 28-vehicle vessels and one 20-vehicle ferry. The limited-service plan was approved by the U.S. Coast Guard in response to a request b.

‘Kids Against Thirst’ providing nutritional meals to Coastal Arch families

Providing healthy meals daily can be a fight for some families across the nation, even right here in the Coastal Arch. Now that Hurricane Harvey has left widespread devastation across the area, coming across those meals can be even firmer. One non-profit is taking the steps to help those families with their food insecurities. Kids Against Thirst (KAH) is a non-profit humanitarian organization that strives to provide a stable, nutritional base from which families can stir from starlet.

Funnel cloud spotted on I-37 just North of Corpus Christi

Funnel cloud spotted on I-37 just North of Corpus Christi. Exercise extreme caution if traveling in this area.

Schools Update: School schedule switches due to Hurricane Harvey

School closures and openings in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey:

Area schools preparing to begin fresh school year

There are still some area schools closed this week due to circumstances left by Hurricane Harvey. However, some schools are ready to open their doors. Aransas Pass and Port Aransas ISDs will remain closed indefinitely. Tuloso-Midway ISD and the Corpus Christi College Preparatory High School are scheduled to open September 11. Everything you need to know for Back to School Taft ISD will reopen for the fresh school year on September 8. Other area school districts and charter school p.

AEP Texas Hurricane Harvey restoration update

Tetanus shot before hurricane cleanup may be a good idea

Most of us have never seen or heard of anyone who had tetanus. That’s a good thing because it’s a bad disease. And right now during hurricane cleanup, we’re most at risk for it. If it’s been ten years since your last tetanus shot, it may be a good idea to get one. All over the Coastal Arch area, there’s something that needs to be cleaned up

Vector Control bringing ease from mosquitoes

Mosquitoes have been out in total force following Hurricane Harvey. The city is doing their part to bring some ease from the pesky insects. Vector Control crews have been splooging daily from 7:30 p.m. to midnight since September 1. In relation to the pic linked to this article, the city has sprayed routes 1-5, 17-19 and 28, 30, thirty one and 32. The city will squirt the area of route 26, twenty seven and twenty nine tonight. Vector Control crews have been squirting daily from 7:30pm-midnight. Sp.

Mosquitoes have been out in utter force following Hurricane Harvey. The city is doing their part to bring some ease from the pesky insects. Vector Control crews have been blasting daily from 7:30 p.m. to midnight since September 1. In relation to the photo linked to this article, the city has sprayed routes 1-5, 17-19 and 28, 30, thirty one and 32. The city will splatter the area of route 26, twenty seven and twenty nine tonight. Vector Control crews have been splattering daily from 7:30pm-midnight. Sp.

Trump expected to end program for youthful immigrants

Mayor says Houston ‘open for business’ despite meaty hurdles

Mayor says Houston ‘open for business’ despite phat hurdles

Caribbean battens down as Hurricane Irma approaches

Showers Possible Today

It looks like we are going to end our holiday weekend with mostly cloudy skies and a few isolated showers. Look for an afternoon high around ninety degrees with light winds deepthroating from the southeast. The forecast for tonight calls for mostly cloudy and mild conditions with an overnight low around seventy three degrees. We can expect more widespread showers on Tuesday and Wednesday.

It looks like we are going to end our holiday weekend with mostly cloudy skies and a few isolated showers. Look for an afternoon high around ninety degrees with light winds gargling from the southeast. The forecast for tonight calls for mostly cloudy and mild conditions with an overnight low around seventy three degrees. We can expect more widespread showers on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Palace announces Prince William, Kate expecting third child

LONDON (AP) – Kensington Palace says Prince William and his wifey, the Duchess of Cambridge, are expecting their third child. The announcement released in a statement Mondays says the queen is delighted by the news. Officials say Prince William’s wifey, the former Kate Middleton, is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum, a form of severe morning sickness, and will not carry out her engagements Monday. William and Kate already have two children, .

South Korea simulates attack on North’s nuke site after test

By FOSTER KLUG and YOUKYUNG LEE Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – Following U.S. warnings to North Korea of a “massive military response,” South Korea on Monday fired missiles into the sea to simulate an attack on the North’s main nuclear test site a day after Pyongyang detonated its largest ever nuclear test explosion. South Korea’s Defense Ministry also said Monday that North Korea appeared to be planning a future missile launch, possibly of .

Rockport Whataburger, still closed, brings hot food and hope

It was a Texas-sized sign of hope for the city of Rockport as their local Whataburger staff returned to palm out free meals while their restaurant remains closed.

Aggies and Longhorns join compels after Harvey

The University of Texas Marine Science Center in Port Aransas is among the unfortunate casualties of Hurricane Harvey. But in the face of devastation, a longhorn has found refuge in an “aggie.”

Coast guard working on restoring the waterways

It’s been over a week since Hurricane Harvey hit the South Texas. Residents are now attempting to restore their homes and the Coast Guard is attempting to restore our waterways. The U.S. Coast Guard is hard at work not only with search and rescue missions but they’re also assessing the damages and making sure our waterways are safe. “They have been working pretty much overtime to get everything safe for the commerce to come in. and the public for their safety too. That is a.

The latest: Refugio in need of supplies, volunteers

Over a week after Hurricane Harvey, many residents of Refugio remain without utilities.

American Federation of Teachers donates supplies to displaced students

Teachers and volunteers with the Corpus Christi chapter of the American Federation of Teachers came together to help supply local students displaced by Hurricane Harvey with everything they need to begin the school year.

AEP Texas Hurricane Harvey restoration update for Sunday evening

Restoration of electrified service by AEP Texas crews continued Sunday afternoon in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Of the approximately Five,600 total personnel involved in the restoration effort, more than 1,000 workers are now working in the Aransas Pass and Port Aransas areas. Customers in the Port Aransas area who have already had their power restored likely will see electrified service interrupted from seven p.m. until nine p.m. Sunday evening. The service interru.

Restoration of electrical service by AEP Texas crews continued Sunday afternoon in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Of the approximately Five,600 total personnel involved in the restoration effort, more than 1,000 workers are now working in the Aransas Pass and Port Aransas areas. Customers in the Port Aransas area who have already had their power restored likely will see electrified service interrupted from seven p.m. until nine p.m. Sunday evening. The service interru.

Enhancing rain chances ahead of cold front

Enlargening rain chances ahead of cold front

High pressure protracted to our west has kept us fairly dry over the last duo of days, but as the high proceed to build further out we`ll begin to see an increase in moisture and the chance of rain creep back into the forecast beginning on Labor Day through the middle of the week when a cold front moves through South Texas. Hurricane Irma, a category three storm, proceeds to churn in the Atlantic and is no threat here to South Texas. National Hurricane Center forecasts ta.

High pressure durable to our west has kept us fairly dry over the last duo of days, but as the high proceed to build further out we`ll begin to see an increase in moisture and the chance of rain creep back into the forecast beginning on Labor Day through the middle of the week when a cold front moves through South Texas. Hurricane Irma, a category three storm, proceeds to churn in the Atlantic and is no threat here to South Texas. National Hurricane Center forecasts ta.

Police find figure of missing Port Aransas man

Port Aransas Police say they found the bod of a man who was missing since last Friday when Hurricane Harvey made landfall.

Port Aransas Police say they found the figure of a man who was missing since last Friday when Hurricane Harvey made landfall.

After Harvey, Ingleside community moves forward

People in Ingleside are attempting to budge forward past Hurricane Harvey. Water, sewer, most of the cellular service and about 80% of the city now has power, according to city officials.

People in Ingleside are attempting to stir forward past Hurricane Harvey. Water, sewer, most of the cellular service and about 80% of the city now has power, according to city officials.

Animal Supply Points seeking livestock-related donations

The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has established Animal Supply Points for livestock and other animals in areas affected by Hurricane Harvey and has set up a phone bank to take calls from those who would like to make a donation.

Coast Guard proceeds to reopen Port Corpus Christi waterways

Coast Guard resumes to reopen Port Corpus Christi waterways

The United States Coast Guard proceeds to work to open waterways near the Port of Corpus Christi in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

The United States Coast Guard resumes to work to open waterways near the Port of Corpus Christi in the wake of Hurricane Harvey.

Real Life Church has Sunday service in parking lot

Real Life Church in Flour Bluff has had some harm to their Church when Harvey came through last weekend. This was their very first service back and since they knew they could not be inwards and provide a comfy atmosphere with everyone, Real Life chose to have their service outside. The Prayer Concentrate Leader, Bill Bodgett said that they are doing it like an, “old-time reviver type, brief service right out here in the parking lot for our members.” As bel.

Real Life Church in Flour Bluff has had some harm to their Church when Harvey came through last weekend. This was their very first service back and since they knew they could not be inwards and provide a convenient atmosphere with everyone, Real Life chose to have their service outside. The Prayer Concentrate Leader, Bill Bodgett said that they are doing it like an, “old-time reviver type, brief service right out here in the parking lot for our members.” As bel.

Mnuchin: Congress must tie Harvey aid to raising debt limit

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Sunday called on Congress to combine a $7.9 billion disaster ease package for Harvey with a contentious increase in the nation’s debt limit, telling it was time to “put politics aside” so storm victims in Texas can get the help they need.

AEP Update on Hurricane Harvey restoration

AEP Texas resumes its efforts to restore electrical service in the Coastal Arch area. The harm inflicted by Hurricane Harvey has required thousands of personnel to be brought in to the area to assist, and the number of workers involved in the restoration effort now stands at approximately Five,300.

AEP Texas proceeds its efforts to restore electrified service in the Coastal Arch area. The harm inflicted by Hurricane Harvey has required thousands of personnel to be brought in to the area to assist, and the number of workers involved in the restoration effort now stands at approximately Five,300.

Texas Sealife Center rescues birds in wake of Hurricane Harvey

Veterans Memorial High School stepping up for those in need

As Harvey eventually fizzles, a look at what made it so nasty

The slow-moving, super-wet and especially devastating storm named Harvey is ultimately fizzling. Since very first hitting shore near Corpus Christi, Texas, more than a week ago, the storm dumped twenty seven trillion gallons of rain on Texas and Louisiana – enough to cover all of Manhattan a mile deep.

North Korea says it has loaded H-bomb onto ICBM

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – North Korea’s state media claims that its leader has examined the loading of a hydrogen bomb into a fresh intercontinental ballistic missile.

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) – North Korea’s state media claims that its leader has explored the loading of a hydrogen bomb into a fresh intercontinental ballistic missile.

How to deal with flooded cars in Harvey’s wake

What to do when your car sits in water for days up to the windows or roof lines and how to treat your car in the aftermath of the epic storm.

A Few Showers Labor Day

It’s going to be another pretty nice afternoon here in the Coastal Arch. Look for a combination of sunshine and clouds with light winds out of the southeast. Expect an afternoon high around ninety one degrees. The forecast for tonight calls for partly cloudy skies with some patchy fog. We will see an overnight low around seventy three degrees. We will see enlargening moisture kicking off tomorrow. This will give us a slight chance of showers on Labor Day.

It’s going to be another pretty nice afternoon here in the Coastal Arch. Look for a combination of sunshine and clouds with light winds out of the southeast. Expect an afternoon high around ninety one degrees. The forecast for tonight calls for partly cloudy skies with some patchy fog. We will see an overnight low around seventy three degrees. We will see enhancing moisture beginning tomorrow. This will give us a slight chance of showers on Labor Day.

“Team Spirit of Corpus Christi” aiding city residents after Harvey

Led by City Council Members Paulette Guajardo and Michael Hunter, “Team Spirit of Corpus Christi” assisted with the removal of tree branches and debris for elderly citizens in Corpus Christi.

In Port Aransas, a community rebuilds

The streets in Port Aransas may be unrecognizable after Hurricane Harvey, but there are a lot of welcome familiar faces on the roads: volunteer and full-time firefighters.

One week after storm and some residents are just now getting help

One of the areas that was hit hard by Harvey, is eventually getting help but, it’s been a week since the storm struck and help just arrived today. It was a neighboring community that stepped up. The City of Gregory has slew of supplies for the residents but if you go north about eight miles you’ll run into this petite community of about two hundred residents called Trade Winds Estates. Driving around this community you might notice, homes split in half, roofs sucked away and even trail.

One of the areas that was hit hard by Harvey, is ultimately getting help but, it’s been a week since the storm struck and help just arrived today. It was a neighboring community that stepped up. The City of Gregory has slew of supplies for the residents but if you go north about eight miles you’ll run into this puny community of about two hundred residents called Trade Winds Estates. Driving around this community you might notice, homes split in half, roofs gargled away and even trail.

Patchy Fog Overnight

We are going to proceed to see rather tranquil weather conditions for the remainder of the holiday weekend. The forecast for tonight calls for partly cloudy skies with some patchy fog developing. Expect an overnight low around seventy two degrees. Look for a combination of sunshine and clouds tomorrow with a daytime high around ninety two degrees. Winds will mostly be light out of the southeast at five to fifteen mph.

Port A doesn’t need unsolicited donations, they need monetary donations and volunteers

As recovery crews work in Port Aransas this weekend, officials say they are no longer in need of unsolicited donations due to the limited storage at donation centers.

Coastal Arch resumes to battle mosquitos

The Coastal Arch is already witnessing its fair share of mosquitoes. The City of Corpus Christi Vector Control Department began squirting Friday night and will proceed to sploog until the problem is under control.

The Coastal Arch is already watching its fair share of mosquitoes. The City of Corpus Christi Vector Control Department began splashing Friday night and will proceed to unload until the problem is under control.

TIDE mobile laundry unit reaches capacity

Procter & Gamble`s mobile laundry unit was deployed to Rockport to help residents who have been affected the most. And shortly after opening and operating, the unit reached capacity Saturday morning. The laundry unit has a one hundred fountain capacity.

AEP power outage update for Saturday evening

In Corpus Christi, crews have restored power to approximately 102,400 customers; so, ninety eight percent of the outages caused by Hurricane Harvey have been resolved. Crews in Corpus Christi today began focusing on outages impacting smaller pockets of customers.

Monetary donations urgently needed in the Coastal Arch

KRIS Communications and parent company, Cordillera Communications are continuing efforts to raise funds for those in the Coastal Arch affected by Hurricane Harvey.

Want to help after Harvey? A guide to donations

Fresh YORK (AP) – The recovery from Harvey will be long and expensive. Want to help? Local and national charities are asking for donations after the Hurricane Texas and Louisiana, leaving innumerable residents and pets – displaced from their homes.

Fresh YORK (AP) – The recovery from Harvey will be long and expensive. Want to help? Local and national charities are asking for donations after the Hurricane Texas and Louisiana, leaving uncountable residents and pets – displaced from their homes.

Time lapse movie shows how swift a Houston neighborhood was underwater

Surveillance movie from a camera installed at a Southwest Houston neighborhood shows how swift it took for it to flood in that area.

Surveillance movie from a camera installed at a Southwest Houston neighborhood shows how quick it took for it to flood in that area.

Hot meals served for Ingleside, Aransas Pass

Residents, volunteers and anyone in need of a hot meal near Ingleside or Aransas Pass are welcome at T.P. McCambell-Porter Airport.

Port approves agreement for deepening C.C. ship channel

The Port of Corpus Christi Authority Commission at a special meeting Friday, approved a Project Partnership Agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the deepening and widening of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel.

San Patricio Electrical Cooperative documents power restoration process

San Patricio Electrified Cooperative documents power restoration process

San Patricio Electrified Cooperative is using social media to keep their electrical customers aware of the progress they make each day.

Harvey’s effect on the bait shops under the JFK Causeway

Trump says Harvey has ‘profoundly’ affected US

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump says Harvey “has profoundly affected our entire nation” and he’s praising what he calls “heroic efforts” in the wake of the devastating storm.

Woman found in debris in Rockport has died

Rockport City Manager Kevin Carruth has confirmed that a woman was pulled from debris in Rockport and has died from injuries incurred when Hurricane Harvey delivered a direct suck to the petite fishing and tourist community. Limited details are available at this time. However, Carruth told KRIS six News the female’s assets was found by Texas Task Force two in a secondary sweep of Key Allegro Island over the weekend. The woman was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced.

Rockport City Manager Kevin Carruth has confirmed that a woman was pulled from debris in Rockport and has died from injuries incurred when Hurricane Harvey delivered a direct suck to the petite fishing and tourist community. Limited details are available at this time. However, Carruth told KRIS six News the female’s figure was found by Texas Task Force two in a secondary sweep of Key Allegro Island over the weekend. The woman was transported to a local hospital and was later pronounced.

AEP power outage update for Saturday morning

In Corpus Christi, crews have restored power to approximately 101,000 customers. By early Friday evening, crews had achieved the ninety five percent reduction level for Corpus Christi. They proceed to restore power to remaining customers.

Operation Bliss International coordinating Harvey cleanup efforts in Rockport

One of the largest humanitarian organizations in America has deployed its U.S. Disaster Ease team to Rockport, Texas to assist residents with cleanup from Harvey.

An equal chance storm: ‘Harvey didn’t spare anyone’

HOUSTON (AP) – Harvey did not discriminate in its destruction. It raged through neighborhoods rich and poor, black and white, upscale and working class. Across Houston and surrounding communities, no group sidestepped its paralyzing deluges and apocalyptic floods.

Valero east and west plants flaring during restart of operations

Some flaring may occur as refineries begin restart procedures and operations begin to resume.

H.S. Football Scores: Friday 9-1-17

Brush crews clearing out tree limbs and storm debris

Corpus Christi city crews got to work Friday clearing some of the uncountable piles of tree limbs and other storm debris left all over the city. When we arrived along Mendoza Street, over in the Molina neighborhood, we spotted brush truck crews picking up brush piles left along the street.

Port Aransas ferries bruised by Harvey

Two ferries are pinned in the loading dock, and it could be months before they might be announced fit for service.

Two ferries are pinned in the loading dock, and it could be months before they might be proclaimed fit for service.

National chainsaw company in town helping residents clean up and use products securely

Now that the storm has passed, the clean up phase is in overdrive and one national chainsaw company is here to help residents clear their property of debris and be safe while doing it. “Right now they need manpower, they need boots on the ground. They need able bodied boys and women to come in and volunteer and just help budge tree branches and help stir fences and furniture and stuff deep-throated out of houses and garages.”

Now that the storm has passed, the clean up phase is in overdrive and one national chainsaw company is here to help residents clear their property of debris and be safe while doing it. “Right now they need manpower, they need boots on the ground. They need able bodied guys and women to come in and volunteer and just help stir tree branches and help stir fences and furniture and stuff throated out of houses and garages.”

Proprietor of Tarpon Inn hopes to get historical Inn back up and running

Possessor of Tarpon Inn hopes to get historical Inn back up and running

An iconic landmark in Port Aransas survived Hurricane Harvey without any wind harm, but it did sustain with some intense water harm.

An iconic landmark in Port Aransas survived Hurricane Harvey without any wind harm, but it did sustain with some strong water harm.

City of Gregory, devastated by Harvey, awaits help

Chances are you haven’t heard of Gregory, TX. It has a population of less than three thousand and the locals say if you blink twice driving through, you’ll undoubtedly miss it.

Texas A & M-Corpus Christi researchers removing debris from local waterways

A group from Texas A & M-Corpus Christi has taken on the task of removing storm debris. They got to work Friday removing the trash and debris clogging storm drains.

Port plans to transport fuel to areas with need after Harvey

Now that the ship channel is open, Corpus Christi refineries can commence operations and transport fuel to areas where there are shortages.

Now that the ship channel is open, Corpus Christi refineries can embark operations and transport fuel to areas where there are shortages.

AEP Texas updates power outage numbers Friday evening

AEP Texas crews proceed working to repair or substitute over Three,100 distribution poles knocked down by Hurricane Harvey, the largest hurricane to hit the company`s service territory in forty four years.

Texas Comptroller’s Office expedites the import of fuels

Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar announced Friday that the Comptroller`s office is working with the Office of the Governor and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles to temporarily suspend certain requirements for motor vehicles engaged in interstate disaster ease efforts due to Hurricane Harvey.

Looking to volunteer or want to donate, here’s how you can help

Our newsroom has received phone calls and emails asking how folks in our community can help those in need, here’s a look at the most effective and easiest ways you can donate.

Corpus Christi mayor establishes Harvey ease fund

Corpus Christi’s mayor has established a fund to aid ease efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

Volunteers in Aransas Pass are in need of safety gear

There are a duo of items that you undoubtedly need to bring if you want to volunteer to help in Aransas Pass. According to emergency crews in that area, volunteers need sturdy pants, close-toed boots, and work gloves.

White House readies $Five.9B request for Harvey recovery aid

WASHINGTON (AP) – The White House is preparing an initial $Five.9 billion package in Harvey aid, a down payment to ensure recovery efforts over the next few weeks are adequately funded.

Vector Control crews begin to battle flourishing mosquito population

Vector Control crews begin to battle thriving mosquito population

As the city proceeds dealing with the after effects of Hurricane Harvey, Corpus Christi Vector Crews are getting ready to the battle of the flourishing mosquito population.

As the city resumes dealing with the after effects of Hurricane Harvey, Corpus Christi Vector Crews are getting ready to the battle of the thriving mosquito population.

AEP Texas updates power outage numbers Friday morning

AEP Texas crews are working to repair or substitute over Three,100 distribution poles knocked down by Hurricane Harvey, the largest hurricane to hit the company`s service territory in forty four years.

AEP Texas crews are working to repair or substitute over Trio,100 distribution poles knocked down by Hurricane Harvey, the largest hurricane to hit the company`s service territory in forty four years.

PAPD: Local resident missing from Port Aransas

It shows up there could be a man missing from the Port Aransas after Hurricane Harvey made landfall. According to Port Aransas Police Chief Scott Burroughs, Ronnie Head is listed as missing since Friday from the area.

Abraham Quintanilla Jr. is no longer behind bars

Abraham Quintanilla Jr. is no longer behind bars over at the Nueces County Jail.

Corpus Christi releases Labor Day holiday schedule

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS – Most City of Corpus Christi offices, including City Hall, libraries, and Municipal Court will be closed Labor Day, Monday, September Four, 2017.

City of Ingleside has water boil advisory lifted

Officials in the City of Ingleside have announced they are lifting the water boil advisory. The announcement was made just before 9:00 am Friday morning.

Taft ISD cancels classes through September eight

Bayside’s infrastructure in shambles

Some coastal communities that took a direct hit from Hurricane Harvey are leisurely beginning to come back to life.

FEMA donation information for people, livestock

Down but not Defeated: Oso Grill and Pier still going strong

If you’ve ever been to the Oso Grill and Pier, it’s the back-porch feeling, that gets you. The mix-matched furniture, the cold beer. And, the pier, the place where generations of Corpus Christians have learned to fish. But, the pier is gone, deepthroated away by Hurricane Harvey’s winds.

Chicago suburb suggesting ten free homes to victims of Harvey

Residents go without fences or re-build themselves

Hurricane Harvey brought about eighty five mph winds at the peak of the storm, causing many fences around the Coastal Arch to topple over. Local fencing companies have said that the phones will not stop for all the requests and some residents have to wait weeks, or even months just to get their fence immobilized. One Calallen company said they have had up to four hundred requests just this week. D&C Fence Co.’s Sales Manager Erica Gonzales said, “we’re just attempting to service the community y.

Hurricane Harvey brought about eighty five mph winds at the peak of the storm, causing many fences around the Coastal Arch to topple over. Local fencing companies have said that the phones will not stop for all the requests and some residents have to wait weeks, or even months just to get their fence immovable. One Calallen company said they have had up to four hundred requests just this week. D&C Fence Co.’s Sales Manager Erica Gonzales said, “we’re just attempting to service the community y.

WHAT’S HAPPENING: Texas deals with deaths as Harvey moves on

Texas flag swinged by President Trump is back with original possessor

Texas flag flapped by President Trump is back with original proprietor

President Donald Trump visited Corpus Christi on Tuesday and many locals gathered outside the Annaville Fire Station to display their support. After meeting with local very first responders, President Trump stepped outside and, in what it now a viral picture, swinged the Texas flag. However, there seemed to be a debate over who the flag belonged to. One Tuloso-Midway sophomore, Marcos Garza, said it was his and he desired it back. Marcos said he keeps the flag in .

President Donald Trump visited Corpus Christi on Tuesday and many locals gathered outside the Annaville Fire Station to demonstrate their support. After meeting with local very first responders, President Trump stepped outside and, in what it now a viral picture, swinged the Texas flag. However, there seemed to be a debate over who the flag belonged to. One Tuloso-Midway sophomore, Marcos Garza, said it was his and he dreamed it back. Marcos said he keeps the flag in .

Rockport officials ask for material donations to stop, temporarily

Widespread harm from Hurricane Harvey in Rockport Texas has called for an staggering response from charities and the local community.

Widespread harm from Hurricane Harvey in Rockport Texas has called for an tremendous response from charities and the local community.

Ship Channel reopens, permitting access to Port Corpus Christi refineries

The Corpus Christi Ship Channel, which serves the Port of Corpus Christi and was closed due to Hurricane Harvey has been officially reopened.

Harvey leaves historic chapel unscathed, amidst nearby devastation

People in Port Aransas call the Chapel On The Dunes a “landmark” in their community.

Harvey to hurt economy this Labor Day Weekend

Boat after boat was threw around like fucktoys and were no match for Hurricane Harvey’s winds which topped one hundred thirty mph. Some boats were badly bruised, others were demolished.

FEMA arrives in Rockport, asks residents to be patient

Help is arriving daily for the people of Rockport and along the Coastal Arch who’ve lost most, if not all, because of Harvey. FEMA is here. “Everybody wants it done tomorrow morning.

Ship channel re-opens after record six day closure

Some ships are returning to the Port after the Coast Guard signed off on restricted opening, but their work is far from done.

AEP Texas updates power outage numbers

As of Thursday at five p.m., AEP Texas has restored power to 138,000 customers or over two-thirds of those left without electrical service as a result of Hurricane Harvey.

As of Thursday at five p.m., AEP Texas has restored power to 138,000 customers or over two-thirds of those left without electrified service as a result of Hurricane Harvey.

Endangered sea turtles sustain Hurricane Harvey harm

As Hurricane Harvey moved toward Port Aransas most people left, but a five dozen of the stranded marine life at the Amos Rehabilitation Keep stood their ground.

Local pro says Harvey’s influence on Coastal Arch economy could be in the billions

Local experienced says Harvey’s influence on Coastal Arch economy could be in the billions

We’re kicking off to better understand how Harvey has hit our local economy. Iain Vasey, President of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation which works with local companies and helps recruit companies to our area, says so far they have spoken with one hundred fifty local companies. Vasey says albeit the damages are in the millions, it’s not the damages that will hit us the hardest.

We’re commencing to better understand how Harvey has hit our local economy. Iain Vasey, President of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation which works with local companies and helps recruit companies to our area, says so far they have spoken with one hundred fifty local companies. Vasey says albeit the damages are in the millions, it’s not the damages that will hit us the hardest.

Gregory-Portland ISD will be holding registration for displaced students

Gregory-Portland ISD will be holding registration for displaced students from other area school districts on Friday, Sept. 1st from 8:30 a.m. to Trio:00 p.m.

CCISD welcomes students displaced by Harvey

CCISD welcomes students displaced by Harvey Hurricane Harvey has displaced many Coastal Arch students.

Taft water boil notice

After the city of Gregory announced they had their water boil notice lifted, the city of Taft has announced the end of their water boil notice.

Governor Abbott suspends vehicle registration, titling, and inspection rules for victims of Harvey

AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles have temporarily suspended rules relating to vehicle registration, titling, and inspection for victims of Hurricane Harvey.

Storm recovery information consolidated for Corpus Christi and the Coastal Arch

The City of Corpus Christi proceeds to provide resources for our region and has developed a comprehensive web page to provide the most requested resources for residents of the Coastal Arch in one place.

Water boil lifted for the city of Gregory

According to city officials in the town of Gregory, the water boil has been lifted for that community.

Gregory-Portland ISD to open registration for displaced students

Gregory-Portland Independent School District will hold registration for displaced students from area school districts on Friday.

Vice President Mike Pence tours Rockport

Vice President Mike Pence got an up close and private look at the harm out in Rockport. It was just before noon Thursday that Air Force two landed at the Corpus Christi International Airport.

Vice President Mike Pence got an up close and individual look at the harm out in Rockport. It was just before noon Thursday that Air Force two landed at the Corpus Christi International Airport.

Del Mar College set to open tomorrow and weekend to address student’s needs

Harvey is no longer a threat, but it’s lasting impacts have left the Coastal Arch without many homes or businesses. And with that in mind, administrators over at Del Mar College say they are making every effort to help them reach their goals this fall semester.

Refugio County prepares to give out free food, ice, and water

Refugio County is setting up locations where residents in that community can get free food, water, and ice.

AEP Texas ask for your patience

Next time the power goes out, before you grumble about not being able to see TV or run the AC, take a minute to think about a lineman`s job.

Next time the power goes out, before you grumble about not being able to observe TV or run the AC, take a minute to think about a lineman`s job.

Water boil lifted for West St. Paul residents

According to officials in the little town of West St. Paul, a puny community north of Sinton, a water boil advisory has been lifted. According to Emma Franco, who works for St. Paul water Supply Cooperation, the water boil was lifted around this Thursday.

According to officials in the little town of West St. Paul, a petite community north of Sinton, a water boil advisory has been lifted. According to Emma Franco, who works for St. Paul water Supply Cooperation, the water boil was lifted around this Thursday.

Vice-President Mike Pence visiting the Coastal Arch today

Vice-President Mike Pence and other members of the White House staff will be here to tour the impacted areas and assess the harm first-hand.

Port A Strong: Free Food, Free Hugs at Munches Cafe

Port A Strong: Free Food, Free Hugs at Slurps Cafe

Munches, on Alister Street in Port Aransas, survived Harvey. And Executive Chef/Proprietor Billy Joe Wilson is open for business. Except, Wilson isn’t selling his food. He’s providing it away. That, and hugs. And smiles. “I can’t sway a hammer, but I can sway a spatula, and that’s what we’re attempting to do,” Wilson told KRIS six News Reporter Rick Spruill on Wednesday. Wilson says he’s serving breakfast and lunch to anyone who needs a place to cool off, get a hot meal, and get .

Gobbles, on Alister Street in Port Aransas, survived Harvey. And Executive Chef/Holder Billy Joe Wilson is open for business. Except, Wilson isn’t selling his food. He’s providing it away. That, and hugs. And smiles. “I can’t sway a hammer, but I can sway a spatula, and that’s what we’re attempting to do,” Wilson told KRIS six News Reporter Rick Spruill on Wednesday. Wilson says he’s serving breakfast and lunch to anyone who needs a place to cool off, get a hot meal, and get .

All H-E-B stores have re-opened following Harvey

H-E-B announced this morning all of their locations are open once again following Hurricane Harvey. The impacted areas included: Open thirty stores: CC stores (All ten – CC stores open) Robstown Kingsville Alice Falfurrias Mathis Sinton Portland Beeville Kenedy & Kenedy Convenience store Victoria, Rio Grande Victoria Plus! store Edna Cuero Ingleside Yoakum Gonzales Port Lavaca Aransas Pass Refugio Rockport

The Latest: QuickTrip to limit gas sales, expecting shortage

The Texas Department of Public Safety reports that more than 37,000 homes have sustained major harm.

UPDATE: two explosions rock flooded Houston-area chemical plant

A Houston-area chemical plant that lost power after Harvey engulfed the area in extensive floods was rocked by two explosions early Thursday morning.

Local church extends donation dropoff hours

The Tabernacle of Praise Church is extending the hours for donation dropoff Thursday and Friday.

Houston-area floodwaters recede but dangers still loom

Major dangers for the U.S. Gulf Coast area loomed with the threat of major flooding further east near the Texas-Louisiana line as Harvey`s floodwaters began receding after five days of torrential rain.

Corpus Christi Army Depot employees come back to work

Corpus Christi Army Depot employees comeback to work

All CCAD employees will comeback to duty on Thursday, August 31, 2017.

All CCAD employees will come back to duty on Thursday, August 31, 2017.

Diabetics in need of insulin, donation efforts underway

Being ready for a hurricane like Harvey means having a plan to leave, packing essentials like food, water, and batteries. However, there is a large segment of the community that needs other lifesaving supplies.

UDSA releases food safety recommendations for Harvey victims

Among the issues that should be at the front of mind for victims of Hurricane Harvey is food safety. As power outages proceed to cover the Coastal Arch in darkness, food borne illness remains a distinctive and timely concern for those suffering the storm’s aftermath.

Food for familes, volunteers, aid workers in Ingleside this Saturday

A group of locals has come together to provide food to one of the cities hit hard by Hurricane Harvey, Ingleside.

Corpus Christi to permit emergency repairs without initial permits

The Development Services Department with the City of Corpus Christi has advised residents that they can make emergency storm repairs to protect their property without getting an initial permit and that some repairs do not require a permit.

Price gouging seen statewide during Hurricane Harvey

More than five hundred complaints concerning price gouging were received by the Texas Attorney General’s office over the weekend as Hurricane Harvey pummeled the Texas coastline.

Limb by limb, one local man helping neighbors to recover

Some homeowners say they are having to dish out hundreds of dollars to clean up downed trees on their properties. It`s not something that most people budget for, until a hurricane rolls through. In one neighborhood on the city’s west side, people are getting the work done for free, all thanks to one man’s generosity.

Corpus Christi to begin storm debris collection

On Thursday, August 31, contractors and city crews will take to the streets of Corpus Christi to begin clearing out storm debris left from Hurricane Harvey.

Port accepting puny vessels in internal channel

Port accepting puny vessels in inward channel

The Port’s ship channel has been closed for seven days now, but some vessels are returning to the internal harbor.

The Port’s ship channel has been closed for seven days now, but some vessels are returning to the inward harbor.

Nurses proceed caring for patients despite private loss

Physicians Premier has the only open Emergency Room on the Portland side of the Harbor Bridge, and staff there are busy tending to hurricane patients despite losing their homes.

Residents in disaster zones are wondering where their mail is

As if they didn’t have enough to worry about, now some residents in the hardest hit areas of the coastal arch have a fresh concern. Some are on a immovable income and depend on checks they got in the mail. “I had a lot of harm inwards the house most of the ceiling came down,” said Palmira Morgan a resident of Aransas Pass. Palmira Morgan is just one of the hundreds of residents here in the Coastal Arch who’s picking up the chunks of her home and her life. She’s on di.

As if they didn’t have enough to worry about, now some residents in the hardest hit areas of the coastal arch have a fresh concern. Some are on a stationary income and depend on checks they got in the mail. “I had a lot of harm inwards the house most of the ceiling came down,” said Palmira Morgan a resident of Aransas Pass. Palmira Morgan is just one of the hundreds of residents here in the Coastal Arch who’s picking up the chunks of her home and her life. She’s on di.

Aransas County RV Park demolished by Hurricane Harvey

Aransas County RV Park ruined by Hurricane Harvey

There are many memories of Hurricane Harvey at this Aransas County RV Park. More than half of the RV’s here are flipped on their sides. Many other RV parks in the area look just like Paradise Lagoon.

Odem lifts water boil notice

TAMUCC “set to open,” schedules very first day of class

Power has been fully restored to Texas A&M University Copus Christi, which has announced the dates it will reopen and embark class for the fall semester.

Power has been fully restored to Texas A&M University Copus Christi, which has announced the dates it will reopen and begin class for the fall semester.

Aransas Pass hospital shut down indefinitely due to storm harm

The only emergency medical facility serving Aransas County, San Patricio County and parts of Nueces County on the other side of the Harbor Bridge has been closed indefinitely due to storm harm from Harvey. Care Regional Medical Center in Aransas Pass suffered serious damages from flood waters and debris. All the patients were transferred to other hospitals but the CRMC nurses and staff are still hard at work, cleaning up the storm harm.

Hooks Homestand: Hurricane Harvey Ease

When Hooks Baseball comebacks to Whataburger Field for four games this Labor Day Weekend, Coastal Arch residents have an chance to provide financial assistance and critical supplies to those affected by Hurricane Harvey in the Coastal Arch.

When Hooks Baseball comes back to Whataburger Field for four games this Labor Day Weekend, Coastal Arch residents have an chance to provide financial assistance and critical supplies to those affected by Hurricane Harvey in the Coastal Arch.

Spotty Cell Service in Harvey Disaster Areas

Cell phone coverage has been bad in many areas hit hardest by Harvey. According to the FCC’s website, on Tuesday twenty percent of cell sites were out of service in San Patricio County. Eighty percent of cell sites were down in Aransas County.

Area power outages keep laundromats on a rinse, repeat cycle

Many who don’t have power kept local laundromats overcharged, on a rinse-and-repeat cycle Wednesday as they worked to get piles of dirty clothes clean. For those who are counting, this is day five without tens unit for the ems of thousands of people across the Coastal Arch. Hurricane Harvey snapped power powers, tore down lines and power restoration could take weeks in some areas hit the hardest.

Many who don’t have power kept local laundromats overcharged, on a rinse-and-repeat cycle Wednesday as they worked to get piles of dirty clothes clean. For those who are counting, this is day five without electrical play for the ems of thousands of people across the Coastal Arch. Hurricane Harvey snapped power powers, tore down lines and power restoration could take weeks in some areas hit the hardest.

Blood drive held at the Nueces County Courthouse

Folks who work at the Nueces County Courthouse are doing what they can to help those in need.

CCRTA buses resume schedule, reinstate fares, Thursday

The Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority reopened some routes on Wednesday with plans to resume normal scheduling and reinstate fares on Thursday.

Water boil advisory lifted in Portland

The City of Portland has lifted its Water Boil Notice as of Wednesday.

Very first storm related death confirmed by Medical Examiner’s Office

The Nueces County Medical Examiner`s Office has ruled that the death of a man found in Corpus Christi this past weekend to be weather related. Robert Roschetzkey, 82, was found at Sea Lane, an area inbetween Interstate thirty seven and the Nueces Sea.

Storm debris collection to begin Thursday in Corpus Christi

City and contractor crews will begin the process of picking up storm debris on Thursday, August 31, in the area of Purdue Road to Yorktown Boulevard, inbetween Laguna Shores Road and Ennis Joslin Road and Padre Island. Also included which is the area of Ayers Street to Old Brownsville Road, inbetween Horne Road and Saratoga Boulevard.

Wilcox Furniture to donate mattresses to Harvey victims

One thing many Coastal Arch residents have been without is a convenient place to sleep. A local furniture store is helping to switch that.

United Airlines resumes flights to CCIA on Friday

United Airlines has announced plans to resume flights to Corpus Christi International Airport on its normal schedule beginning mid morning on Friday, September 1.

United Airlines has announced plans to resume flights to Corpus Christi International Airport on its normal schedule commencing mid morning on Friday, September 1.

Aransas County ISD closes “indefinitely”

In a post to their official Facebook page, Aransas County Independent School District announced that its schools will be closed indefinitely while repairs are ended after Hurricane Harvey.

In a post to their official Facebook page, Aransas County Independent School District announced that its schools will be closed indefinitely while repairs are finished after Hurricane Harvey.

Texans ready to head home to Houston after game canceled

City Parks and Rec reopens four facilities

Corpus Christi Medical Center-NW Regional resumes operations

Food Bank of Corpus Christi passing out food today

The Food Bank of Corpus Christi will be passing out food to those in need beginning at noon today.

Price Gouging: What you should know

The Texas Attorney general has issued stern warnings against price gouging in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. The Texas Deceptive Trade Practices-Consumer Protection Act provides that it is a false, misleading or deceptive act or practice to take advantage of a disaster proclaimed by the Governor

Island in the Sun United Methodist Church relocating services

The Island in the Sun United Methodist Church has announced that they will be relocating their church services beginning this Sunday. According to Pastor John Smith, the church suffered harm and will be holding services at the Padre Island Yacht Club, thirteen thousand four hundred three Whitecap Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, on Sundays at ten a.m.

Hurricane Harvey impacts the cotton farmer community

Intense rain from Hurricane Harvey is causing problems for cotton producers, hitting Texas at a time when many farmers are storing excess supplies on fields following a bumper harvest.

Strong rain from Hurricane Harvey is causing problems for cotton producers, hitting Texas at a time when many farmers are storing excess supplies on fields following a bumper harvest.

Valero Energy Corporation contributes $1 million to Crimson Cross for Harvey Disaster efforts

SAN ANTONIO – Valero Energy Corporation announced today it is contributing $1 million to the American Crimson Cross to assist in ease efforts from Hurricane Harvey and associated flooding along the Texas and Louisiana Gulf Coast.

Hot foods can be purchased with SNAP benefits in wake of Harvey

Texas Education Commissioner authorizes Missed School Day waivers

Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced today that school districts and charters within Gov. Greg Abbott`s 58-county disaster declaration for Hurricane Harvey can submit Missed School Day Waivers for any scheduled instructional days missed this week due to latest adverse weather conditions.

The Cattery offers free cat boarding for those affected by Harvey

People are not the only ones suffering after Hurricane Harvey caused widespread harm across the region. Family pets are also left without homes in the hardest hit areas. The Cattery wants to help take care of some of these pets, cats in particular. The Cattery is suggesting free boarding for those that lost their homes during Hurricane Harvey. The cats will be able to stay with the Cattery while their owners search for fresh homes. If you want to bring your cat for boardi.

WHAT’S HAPPENING: Harvey makes landfall, again

Neighbors helping neighbors: Local man feeds volunteers, victims, very first responders

Ingleside officials: Come in at your own risk

Hundreds of evacuees wait to come back to Corpus Christi

Forecast brings hope as fresh shelters open, death toll rises

Bumper cotton crop spared harm from Harvey

One group that kept a close eye on Harvey was our area farmers. That was especially true when it came to the local cotton crop. There’s no doubt about it, here in south Texas, agriculture is an integral part of our economy, and every year around harvest season, tropical weather becomes a concern, but this year most area farmers got fortunate.

People react to President’s historic visit

August 29th, two thousand seventeen will be called a historic day as a sitting United States President stopped by Corpus Christi. President Trump sat down with local emergency officials and got a run down of what happened during and after Hurricane Harvey struck the Coastal Arch. Afterwards, President Trump traveled to Austin, Texas.

The Latest: Harvey Aftermath Tuesday

Here’s a timeline of our coverage of Hurricane Harvey for Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

Church of Hope handing out necessities for those in need

It may take time before FEMA acts on providing any ease to the victims of Hurricane Harvey; but the Church of Hope is already providing help to those in need.

Corpus Christi ship channel closed after Harvey

Products are not able to budge out of Texas as long as the Port’s ship channel remains shut down.

Products are not able to stir out of Texas as long as the Port’s ship channel remains shut down.

The 1950s comeback to the Al Amin Shrine Center this weekend

The 1950s come back to the Al Amin Shrine Center this weekend

Rock around the clock at a 50s Sock Hop and Ice Fluid Social!