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KSAT 12 News Nightbeat

The KSAT 12 News Team offers a report on the latest news of the day, as well as updates on sports, San Antonio area weather and rush-hour traffic issues.

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Gov. Greg Abbott calls immediate special session to address property taxes and border issues

Abbott noted many bills that were passed during the regular session, which ended around 6 p.m. Monday, but he added that “many critical items remain” and will require multiple special sessions.

Another mysterious WWII-era object was found washed up on a Texas beach

Officials with Mustang Island State Park shared a video of a park ranger standing on a shore full of seaweed Wednesday but it’s what he shows off at the end of the clip that has people talking.

Curious kitten rescued by Corpus Christi firefighters after getting stuck under Harbor Bridge

A curious kitten in Corpus Christi got a sweet ride from firefighters who rescued the feline from under the rafters of the Harbor Bridge.

Boys trying to cook food on Padre Island started fire that burned 200 acres, CCFD says

Two boys who were attempting to cook food on Padre Island accidentally started a fire that burned 200 acres, according to the Corpus Christi Fire Department.

Texas man sentenced to prison for 45-minute crime spree that involved bank robbery, restaurant slaying

A Corpus Christi man who admitted to robbing a bank, killing a coworker at P.F. Chang’s restaurant and shooting another person during a crime spree has been sentenced to prison.

Texas A&M-CC ousts SE Missouri St 75-71 in NCAA First Four

Isaac Mushila had 15 points and 12 rebounds as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi held off Southeast Missouri State 75-71 to earn the first NCAA Tournament win in program history.

Missing woman in Corpus Christi found safe, police say

Babe Nobblen has been found safe, according to Corpus Christi police.

Padre Island National Seashore considers changes to beach driving, asks for public input

The Padre Island National Seashore is asking for public input on a series of possible changes at the national park, including potentially limiting beach driving.

Critics say state tax break helps petrochemical companies and hurts public schools

In December, legislators killed a controversial tax abatement program known as Chapter 313, but its effects will last decades.

At parental rights event, Gov. Greg Abbott sheds light on how he’d implement “school choice” policy

For the first time, Abbott makes it clear which policy he supports. Bills that would allow parents to get state money to send their kids to schools outside of the state’s public education system have been floated previously, but top lawmakers believe the policies will pass this session.

Dog killed while saving girl from fire, Corpus Christi family says

A pit bull named Ollie is being remembered as “the best dog in the world” after he died while saving a 15-year-old girl during a fire at a Corpus Christi home.

VIDEO: Parole violator leads police on chase that ends in Corpus Christi bay

A parole violator is in custody after pulling a gun on Corpus Christi police and leading them on a chase that ended in Oso Bay Tuesday afternoon.

Oil spill in Corpus Christi Bay nearly 4 times larger than originally estimated

The oil spill from Flint Hill Resources in Corpus Christi Bay was nearly four times as large as initially reported, the oil company said in an update.

3,800 gallons of crude oil spills into Corpus Christi Bay due to cracked pipeline

Up to 3,800 gallons of light crude oil flowed into the Corpus Christi Bay over the weekend due to a cracked pipeline.

Entrepreneur at heart, LiftFund CEO at one time was a nun

A Latina leader from South Texas discusses her roots

🏈 WATCH LIVE: Boerne vs. Tyler Chapel Hill with KSAT’s Big Game Coverage

KSAT 12 is set to broadcast a UIL Class 4A Division I State Semifinal playoff game between Boerne and Tyler Chapel Hill this Friday at the Alamodome.

Officer hospitalized, 3 suspects in custody after shooting in Corpus Christi, police say

An officer was shot and hospitalized and three suspects are in custody after a shooting in Corpus Christi, according to Corpus Christi Police Department.

WATCH LIVE: 🏈 Boerne vs Corpus Christi Calallen with KSAT’s Big Game Coverage

KSAT 12 is set to broadcast a UIL Class 4A Division I State Quarterfinal playoff game between Boerne and Calallen this Friday at Alamo Stadium.

Texas State Aquarium releases endangered loggerhead turtles after months of treatment

The Texas State Aquarium released nine loggerhead sea turtles into the Gulf of Mexico after they were rehabilitated at its program in Corpus Christi.

Viral video shows someone clinging to H-E-B truck on Texas highway

A viral video posted to Facebook Tuesday shows someone clinging to the back of an H-E-B truck on a highway in Corpus Christi.

Texas State Aquarium puts stranded loggerhead turtles in emergency housing at Port Corpus Christi after reaching capacity

The aquarium decided to relocate its sea turtle operations to the nearby 26,000-square-foot Striker Building at the Port of Corpus Christi.

TribCast: What’s at stake for both parties in next week’s elections?

In this week’s episode, Matthew Watkins is joined by political writers Matthew Choi, Patrick Svitek and James Barragán for one last preview of Tuesday’s elections.

Corpus Christi sold its water to Exxon, gambling on desalination. So far, it is losing the bet.

Concerns over ecological damage to Corpus Christi Bay have delayed plans to convert sea water to drinking water for years in this booming Gulf Coast city, where environmentalists see water supply as a “chokehold” to block new fossil fuel infrastructure.

Black residents in Corpus Christi file a civil rights complaint to stop Texas’ first desalination plant

Since 2007, Hillcrest residents have sued to challenge plans for a sewage treatment plant in their neighborhood, and then bridge construction.

Trump to hold rally in South Texas two days before early voting

The former president will stage a rally Saturday in Robstown, west of Corpus Christi. Gov. Greg Abbott said he can’t attend, but Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton, who are both running for reelection, will be speakers.

Texas executes John Ramirez for the 2004 murder of a Corpus Christi man

Earlier this year, Ramirez won a legal fight to have his pastor beside him at his execution.

EPA may try to block what could be the first seawater desalination plant built in Texas

Citing water quality concerns, the Environmental Protection Agency may refuse to recognize a permit that Texas approved Thursday for a marine desalination plant at the Port of Corpus Christi.

Student at Corpus Christi high school detained after being found with handgun, police say

A student at a Corpus Christi high school is detained after police found him with a handgun on campus, according to police.

EPA reverses course, rejects permit for massive oil exporting project offshore from Corpus Christi

During the Trump administration, the Environmental Protection Agency exempted a proposed oil export terminal off the Texas coast from air pollution requirements. This week it rejected the permit because of pollution concerns.

Texas father arrested after child found carrying loaded handgun at school, police say

Corpus Christi police found a four-year-old child with a loaded gun at a school campus. Now, one of the child’s parents is behind bars for multiple charges stemming from the discovery.

Coast Guard catches 14 fisherman illegally fishing US waters

Coast Guard law enforcement crews caught 14 fishermen engaged in illegal fishing in federal waters off southern Texas on Tuesday, according to a press release.

San Antonio couple killed in head-on crash with suspected drunk driver on Mustang Island, police say

A San Antonio couple was killed in a head-on collision just before midnight Saturday on Mustang Island.

Video shows US Coast Guard rescue five men who were fishing illegally off Texas coast

The U.S. Coast Guard rescued five people off the coast of Texas on Monday after their boat started sinking.

Bringing ‘comfort and style’ into Texas homes, H-E-B introduces two new lines of home décor

H-E-B has announced the opening of two new product lines that company officials said will bring “comfort and style” into homes across Texas.

Gov. Greg Abbott unloads nearly $20 million in ad buys in race against Beto O’Rourke

The Republican governor is stressing one of his biggest advantages — money — as he faces a competitive challenge for reelection.

2 Corpus Christi high school seniors killed in rollover accident after attending graduation rehearsal

Two W.B. Ray High School seniors were killed and two were injured in a rollover accident on Tuesday morning after attending graduation rehearsal.

McCollum looking to continue deep playoff run

The Cowboys face C.C. Flour Bluff Friday night in Beeville

Take a night tour of the Texas coast in a glowing crystal kayak

Glow Row is a crystal kayak tour company that gives people the unique experience of seeing under the water of the Texas coast at night.

Texas power grid, energy sectors facing elevated Russian cyber threats during war in Ukraine

Utility companies and key oil and gas transportation hubs are on high alert as Russian hackers have been probing energy infrastructure’s digital networks for weak points.

Texas mom arrested for trying to give 2-week-old baby away to strangers, police say

Police in Corpus Christi arrested a 25-year-old woman who they say tried to give away her 2-week-old baby to strangers over the weekend.

‘Are you okay?’ Message from Starbucks barista on customer’s cup leaves Texas mother grateful

A Corpus Christi mother is giving thanks to area Starbucks employees for keeping an extra close eye on her daughter and keeping her safe during an unexpected confrontation.

Woman pleads guilty in deaths of pair buried on Texas beach

One of two people charged with capital murder for the 2019 deaths of a New Hampshire couple found buried on a South Texas beach has pleaded guilty to a lesser murder charge.

Texas man admits trying to smuggle migrants in a US flag-draped coffin

A Texas man who transported two men from Mexico in a U.S. flag-draped coffin has pleaded guilty to human smuggling.

Texas jury awards $301 billion settlement in lawsuit against bar for fatal drunken driving crash

A Texas jury has awarded a largely symbolic settlement of more than $301 billion in a lawsuit against a Corpus Christi bar.

NTSB: Poor planning led to deadly South Texas pipeline blast

Federal investigators say a dredge operator’s inadequate communication, planning, and risk management likely led to a propane pipeline blast at a Texas port that killed five people last year.

Corpus Christi woman arrested for threatening people with gun over H-E-B parking space, police say

A woman was arrested this week after she pulled out a gun and threatened other people over a parking space at an H-E-B, according to the Corpus Christi Police Department.

Attorney: Texas teens in KKK garb shocked Black teen with stun gun

The attorney for a Black teenager from Texas says several other teens attacked his client with a stun gun on Halloween while wearing costumes resembling Ku Klux Klan robes.

South Texas police officer dies 3 days after being shot while responding to domestic disturbance call

A southern Texas police officer has died three days after being shot while responding to a reported domestic disturbance.

The Karankawa were said to be extinct. Now they’re reviving their culture — and fighting to protect their ancestors’ land.

Historians long thought the Karankawa people had disappeared. But now a group of descendants is fighting to protect a coastal area — where thousands of Karankawa artifacts were found — from an encroaching oil export facility.

San Antonio family involved in Pfizer vaccine pediatric trials

Dr. Emily Becker, a physician and mother of three boys, took her oldest Nathan, age 9, and Nolan, age 7, to Corpus Christi in May when the clinical trials of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine began for children ages 5 to 11.

Chris Perez says he has ‘amicably resolved’ yearslong legal battle with Selena’s family

After spending years entangled in legal disputes, Selena’s widower and her family are reconciling, Chris Perez announced on Tuesday.

Texas sees limited damage in wake of Tropical Storm Nicholas as storm weakens and takes aim at Louisiana

“I think we fared well,” said one official in Matagorda County, where Nicholas made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane early Tuesday morning.

These Texas State Parks are closed due to Tropical Storm Nicholas

A few Texas State Parks along the coastal areas have temporarily closed due to Tropical Storm Nicholas, which is expected to make landfall on Monday afternoon.

Texas A&M goes to remote learning at coastal universities due to Tropical Storm Nicholas

Texas A&M has canceled classes at its universities in Corpus Christi and Kingsville as the coast prepares for Tropical Storm Nicholas.

Texas man gets execution delay over pastor’s touch request

A Texas death row inmate has won a reprieve from execution for killing a convenience store worker during a 2004 robbery that garnered $1.25.

April 3, 1995: A day of infamy for Corpus Christi

More than 25 years after one of the most infamous crimes in Corpus Christi’s history, investigators have never figured out a motive for a mass shooting that left six people dead.

More Texas students tested positive for COVID-19 last week than at any time last school year

There have been 20,256 reported cases among students across the state since the school year began.

South Texas police officer who groped SA-area woman during arrest pleads guilty, avoids prison

A South Texas police officer accused of groping a woman during a 2019 drug arrest has pleaded guilty to two felonies, San Patricio County court records revealed Friday.

Death-row inmate sues for pastor's touch during execution

A Texas death-row inmate has sued state prison officials to allow his pastor to lay hands on him as he dies from a lethal injection.

Man sought in connection with serious injury of officer in custody, Corpus Christi police say

The Corpus Christi Police Department is searching for Joshua Powell, 20, in connection with the serious injury of a law enforcement officer, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Honorable discharge: Officer accused of groping handcuffed woman bounced between departments despite trail of misconduct

A South Texas police officer with a history of misconduct was accused of groping a San Antonio-area woman during an August 2019 drug arrest on the same day he was notified of an impending suspension for an unrelated parking dispute with a resident.

Ex-Mexican governor sentenced to 3 years in prison after pleading guilty in Corpus Christi

U.S. prosecutors say a judge in Texas has sentenced a former governor of a northern state in Mexico to three years in prison following his guilty plea last year in a money laundering scheme.

Death penalty sought for man accused of killing couple found buried on Padre Island

Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a man charged with capital murder in the killing of a New Hampshire couple whose bodies were found in a shallow grave on a South Texas beach.

16-year-old boy from Corpus Christi escapes from custody in Austin, TJJD says

The Texas Juvenile Justice Department is searching for a 16-year-old who escaped from custody Monday evening.

Wilson County sheriff ‘disappointed’ after deputy’s arrest on gun, felony DWI charges

A veteran Wilson County Sheriff’s deputy is on administrative leave, after his Memorial Day arrest in Corpus Christi on multiple criminal charges.

Padre Island National Seashore warns beachgoers to never leave sandcastles behind

The Padre Island National Seashore is asking beachgoers to remove sandcastles and moats before they leave the beach in an effort to protect area wildlife.

Mother, daughter who were kidnapped in Corpus Christi found safe, suspect in custody, police say

A mother and her 1-year-old daughter who police say were kidnapped in Corpus Christi this week have been located.The Corpus Christi Police Department said Thursday morning that Jezabel, 18, and Zaylee Zamora are safe.

Suspects in Corpus Christi mother, daughter kidnapping still at large, police say

Update (11:15 a.m., June 10): Zaylee Zamora and her mother, Jezabel Christine Zamora, have been found safe. Read the latest here.

Smithson Valley baseball defeats Los Fresnos, returns to UIL State tournament

After yet another rain delay forced the final innings to be postponed until Friday afternoon, Smithson Valley baseball survived another rally to defeat Los Fresnos in their one-game Regional Final playoff at Cabaniss Field.

Smithson Valley baseball gets sendoff prior to Regional Final against Los Fresnos

The Smithson Valley baseball team was shown a lot of love by their hometown community, as they officially left on a chartered bus headed for Corpus Christi to take on Los Fresnos in a one-game Regional Final playoff on Thursday at 4 p.m.

Body of missing 18-year-old swimmer found on Padre Island, Corpus Christi authorities say

An 18-year-old swimmer who disappeared on Padre Island over the weekend was found dead by a spectator.

Padre Island National Seashore says alligator found at park had ‘long journey’ from Louisiana

A toothy discovery was made along the Padre Island National Seashore this week.

High winds topple RV with couple inside it in SE Bexar County

Strong winds from a storm caused a couple's RV to tip over while they were inside and also damaged the roof of a motel nearby.

2 Navy training jets collide over South Texas, injuring 1

Officials say two Navy training jets collided over South Texas, forcing the two crew members on one plane to bail out and leaving one of them with minor injuries.

Kilo of cocaine washes onto Padre Island National Seashore, CBP officials say

Customs and Border Protection agents assigned to the Padre Island National Seashore were waved down by a concerned citizen visiting the beach on Saturday morning.

South Texas fisherman lands state record bluefun tuna off Port Aransas coast

A South Texas fisherman landed a whopper 876-pound bluefin tuna last month about 150 miles off the coast of Port Aransas, breaking a nearly 40-year state record.

Report: 23 Texas foster kids have died in state custody since July 2019

Twenty-three foster care children in Texas have died the past 21 months while in state custody, according to a massive report filed Tuesday as part of a decade-old federal lawsuit.

1 killed, 2 injured in plane crash at Port Aransas airfield

Officials say a man has been killed and his two passengers were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries when their light aircraft crashed at a coastal Texas airfield.

Corpus Christi Hooks pay homage to Whataburger with new Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit jerseys

On Wednesdays, the Corpus Christi Hooks will go by a different name.

Formerly conjoined twins in South Texas still closer than ever 5 years after separation surgery

A pair of formerly-conjoined South Texas twins are still closer than ever, five years after their groundbreaking separation surgery.

Padre Island National Seashore had more visitors in 2020 than previous years

Padre Island National Seashore had more visitors in 2020 than in the previous two years, according to park officials. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, or maybe because of it, the national park near Corpus Christi had 617,704 visitors. The month of May saw a particularly large increase from previous years with 97,368 visitors in 2020 compared to 54,426 visitors in 2019. “At a time when access to nature became necessary for families to safely recreate, Padre Island National Seashore was able to provide a critical service to the local community and South Texas,” said park superintendent Eric Brunnemann in a press release. AdThe Padre Island National Seashore also closed after Hurricane Hanna in July of 2020 and ahead of Tropical Storm Beta in September.

South Texas bird food supply impacted by February winter storm

It was evident that Winter Storm Uri took a toll on South Texas plants. “They flock down here to be able to see the birds that we have to offer here in Texas,” Brown said. Brown said to make sure to clean out hummingbird feeders every two to three days. Bird droppings and other contaminants around and on feeders can spread infectious bird diseases. “The key is to keep the feeders clean, keep the area around the feeders clean, and fully shut down feeding if dead or sick birds are found at the feeder,” said TPWD Ornithologist Cliff Shackelford.

Texas to find, vaccinate homebound seniors against COVID-19

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Texas officials are taking a page from Corpus Christi’s playbook and stepping up efforts to vaccinate seniors against COVID-19. Greg Abbott announced the Save Our Seniors initiative at a news conference in Corpus Christi on Thursday, saying that more than 1,100 National Guard troops will be deployed to help communities identify homebound seniors and vaccinate them against the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo says the city’s fire department has administered 2,000 vaccines in the past month to homebound seniors identified by the city’s Meals on Wheels program and that 144 have been vaccinated fully. The vaccinations came as state health officials reported 7,011 new coronavirus cases and 305 new deaths from COVID-19, the illness the coronavirus causes. The newly reported cases and deaths pushed the number of confirmed Texas cases reported during the pandemic to 2,621,181 and the state’s pandemic death toll to almost 42,285, according to statistics compiled by the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Padre Island National Seashore officials ready to release hundreds of sea turtles on Tuesday

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Padre Island National Seashore staffers on Tuesday will begin to release hundreds of sea turtles who were “cold-stunned” during the winter storm. “As part of an ongoing rescue effort, hundreds of sea turtles were brought to Padre Island National Seashore, primarily from the Laguna Madre, where waters are relatively shallow and heavily influenced by cold air temperatures,” officials said in a statement. More cold stunned sea turtles are being found today as people head out to enjoy the nice weather. AdStaffers, volunteers and area partners have spent days patrolling inshore waters in and near Padre Island National Seashore on foot and in boats. AdRelated: Thousands of cold-stunned sea turtles being rescued in Texas

These fishing spots on the South Texas coast will be temporarily closed due to freezing weather

Bob Hall Pier is closed until further notice due to construction. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department will temporarily close some saltwater fishing spots along the coast — including some on Padre Island and near Rockport, Fulton and Aransas Pass — due to freezing weather. The 21 fishing sites will close at midnight on Monday and stay closed until 11:59 p.m., TPWD said in a news release on Saturday. During that time, fishing will be off-limits in these areas in an effort to protect the wildlife and resources. You can get the very latest forecast anytime by bookmarking our weather page and downloading the KSAT Weather Authority App - available for both Apple and Android devices.

Up for the task: Younger Texans are helping older family members get COVID-19 vaccine

Jackie Tidwell made it her mission to get her grandfather, retired Cmdr. David Gallegos Jr., in Corpus Christi vaccinated for COVID-19. Jackie Tidwell is among a growing number of adult children and grandchildren helping older family members get access to the COVID-19 vaccine. But, after attempting to navigate the local sign-up portal, ultimately all it took was a phone call to get retired Cmdr. David Gallegos Jr. — whom Tidwell adoringly calls “Pops” — the information he needed to get his first dose.

SeaWorld San Antonio staff members rescue 13 endangered green sea turtles in Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI- Texas – SeaWorld San Antonio animal care specialists rescued 13 endangered green sea turtles on the upper Laguna Madre in Corpus Christi. “The SeaWorld Rescue team actively monitors both air and water temperatures along the Texas coast, which determines when they will aid in the search or rescue,” Cureau said. “Once it was determined that the temperatures had dropped significantly and the chance for cold-stunned turtles was significant, three members of the SeaWorld Animal Rescue were deployed. According to SeaWorld San Antonio, the group has successfully rescued turtles, dolphins, manatees and even terrestrial animals like opossum, since 2013. Related: VIDEO: 2 male penguins raise foster chick of different species at SeaWorld San Antonio

Hill Country contractor charged with theft now accused of felony family violence

Wolfe was arrested and charged with multiple felonies in Gillespie County in August 2019, months after the Defenders uncovered issues with his now-shuttered construction company. Hill Country contractor arrested months after Defenders exposed himHe is awaiting trial for theft of property between $150,000 and $300,000, a second-degree felony, misapplication of fiduciary property over $300,000, a first-degree felony, and two third-degree felony counts of exploitation of the elderly. Multiple former clients of Wolfe told the Defenders he took payments for work and then abandoned the projects before they were completed. A sergeant with the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office told the Defenders in 2019 that he was, at one point, working seven criminal cases against Wolfe. The state attorney general’s office eventually took over the case because it had the resources to properly handle it, Gillespie County officials said.

New COVID-19 variant case reported in Nueces County, officials say

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – The new COVID-19 variant, B.1.1.7, which originated in the United Kingdom, has been identified in Nueces County, according to Dr. Srikanth Ramachandruni, a local health official. Once he returned home, the man was diagnosed with the new COVID-19 variant, Ramachandruni said. Officials say they feel confident that they can contain the spread of the new variant, given that the man has been isolated since he was informed. The state has since allocated 4,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to the Nueces County area, according to officials. Related: Texas sees 1st case of new variant amid push for more shots

2 out of hospital after Corpus Christi petroleum facility fire

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Two of the seven workers injured when a storage tank at a petroleum facility in Texas exploded after catching fire have been released from the hospital, while the remaining five are hospitalized in stable condition, officials said Sunday. Corpus Christi Fire Department Deputy Chief Richie Quintero said Sunday that the cause of the explosion remains under investigation. The seven employees of Shelton Services Inc. were cleaning an aboveground storage tank at Magellan Midstream Partners' Corpus Christi petroleum facility when the fire happened Saturday, Shelton Services said. Shelton Services said Sunday that two of the employees were released from a Corpus Christi hospital on Saturday while five others are in stable condition at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio. Mark Calhoun, operations manager for Magellan Midstream Partners, has said the Magellan plant has 60 storage tanks and a small refinery that was not affected by the blast.

7 injured in oil storage tank explosion at Magellan plant in Corpus Christi, firefighters say

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Seven people were injured in an oil storage tank explosion at the Magellan plant in Corpus Christi, according to the Corpus Christi Fire Department. The explosion happened just after 10 a.m. at the Magellan oil refinery, located in the 1800 block of Poth Lane. You can watch the city’s press briefing below:Emergency Press Briefing The City of Corpus Christi and Nueces County are hosting a joint news conference to brief the public on the Magellan Explosion near Poth Lane and Gibson Street. 99Emergency Press Briefing Posted by City of Corpus Christi - Government on Saturday, December 5, 2020Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement on the incident and said the state is aiding Corpus Christi officials in their emergency response efforts. You can read the full statement below:“The State of Texas is working closely with Magellan and Corpus Christi officials to aid in the emergency response efforts and to provide immediate help to those injured in the explosion.

Watch the full trailer for ‘Selena: The Series’ coming to Netflix in December

In the words of the Queen of Tejano herself -- “we never thought we’d get this far but we’re here.”Netflix officially dropped the full “Selena: The Series” trailer on Monday and fans are excited. The series will air Dec. 4 on the streaming platform and actress Christian Serratos plays Selena Quintanilla Perez whose life was tragically cut short on March 31, 1995, in Corpus Christi. Selena, just 23-years-old, was murdered by Yolanda Saldivar, the founder of the Selena fan club. Selena was born on April 16, 1971, in Lake Jackson, near Houston, and became the first Latino singer to debut at No. According to Netflix, “'Selena: The Series' explores her journey from singing small gigs to becoming the most successful female Latin artist of all time — and the years of hard work and sacrifice the Quintanilla family navigated together.”The comments on the YouTube trailer were overwhelmingly positive.

Woman, 19, charged with kidnapping 3 children in Corpus Christi, police say

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – A 19-year-old woman is charged with kidnapping after Corpus Christi police say she left a Walmart store with three children that weren’t hers. Authorities were dispatched to a Walmart store, located in the 4100 block of S. Staples, around 6 p.m. Saturday. Helen Alvarez is charged with kidnapping three children in Corpus Christi. (Credit: Corpus Christi police) (Corpus Christi Police Department)Around 9:15 p.m., police said they spotted Alvarez and the three children walking near SPID and Ennis Joslin. RELATED: 3 missing children, 19-year-old woman found safe in Corpus Christi, police say

3 missing children, 19-year-old woman found safe in Corpus Christi, police say

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Update:Three children and a 19-year-old woman that were reported missing in Corpus Christi have been found safe, according to Corpus Christi police. Original:The Corpus Christi Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating three missing children and a 19-year-old woman. A 2-year-old male, 2-year-old female and a 4-year-old female were reported missing to police at 5 p.m., Saturday, according to CCPD’s Facebook page. Corpus Christi Police Department needs your help to locate the whereabouts of 3 missing children. Neighbors in the area are urged to check their doorbell or surveillance cameras for any sightings of the missing children.

‘Crazy looking' sea hares are common on the Texas coast, but this is why you rarely see them

While they’re common in the Laguna Madre these “pretty cool” sea hares aren’t seen every day by beachgoers or anglers. It's a seahare, a type of sea slug that @TPWDfish found in the Laguna Madre pic.twitter.com/Hir2ONb93L — TX Parks & Wildlife (@TPWDnews) October 1, 2020There’s no doubt they’re “crazy looking,” but sea hares don’t cause harm. “The reason we come across sea hares in our work is due to the type of sampling method we use (a bag seine),” she said. “I have received multiple videos and photos of sea hares from our biologists in the field over the years. According to the Texas Saltwater Fishing Magazine, sea hares stick to calm, shallow waters with a large amount of algae.

Well repairs off Padre Island coast halted due to approaching storm

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Repairs to a leaking gas well just off the Texas coast have been halted because of Tropical Storm Beta, according to the city of Corpus Christi. “Due to deteriorating weather conditions, offshore repairs are temporarily on hold on the Magellan E&P owned natural gas platform located near Bob Hall Pier on North Padre Island,” according to a news release from the city late Friday. There were no injuries and the city said air monitors have detected not contamination. The city said onshore work on the repairs will continue and offshore work will resume when National Weather Service forecasts indicates winds at the platform are 15 mph (24 kph) or less and waves are lower than six feet. Repairs to the well were delayed a week ago when the city said additional equipment was needed to replace a leaking valve and additional elements of the wellhead also needed repairs before the replacement could be completed.

Heavy Rainfall Threat With Beta Has Diminished As The Center Has Become Less Determinant In The Pressure And Wind Fields

Location 60 miles NNE of Birmingham Alabama Wind 10 mph Heading NE at 10 mph Pressure 29.83 Coordinates 86.3W, 34.3NDiscussionAt 400 AM CDT (0900 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Beta was located near latitude 34.3 North, longitude 86.3 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the northeast near 10 mph (17 km/h) until it becomes indistinguishable within the background wind and pressure field by mid-afternoon Friday. Maximum sustained winds are near 10 mph (20 km/h) with higher gusts. The estimated minimum central pressure is 1010 mb (29.83 inches). Tropics Satellite at 3:39 Friday Night, September 25thWatches and WarningsThere are no watches or warnings in effect.

Woman catches 9-foot tiger shark near Bob Hall Pier in Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Large shark catches off the Texas coast are more common than you might think. One of the most recent anglers to land a big fish is Josie Silva who caught a 9-foot tiger shark south of Bob Hall Pier in Corpus Christi on Labor Day. Silva said her shark catch was part of Texas Shark Rodeo which is a catch-photo-release team-oriented, shark-fishing tournament with an emphasis on tagging and collecting data for the conservation of sharks. “Our team is the Team 3rd Coast Beach Bums. The rod I used I made myself the week before,” Silva said.

Funeral services for fallen Bexar County Sheriff deputy Noah Calderon held Friday morning

SAN ANTONIO – Noah Calderon, a Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputy who died in a crash near Corpus Christi last month, will be laid to rest on Friday. The services for Calderon, who was the youngest deputy ever hired by BCSO, began with a public viewing at the Miracle Center. An 18-wheeler collided with their vehicle, which was also carrying Calderon’s younger brother, who was injured and airlifted to a San Antonio hospital. The San Patricio County Sheriff’s Office said it appears the 18-wheeler may have failed to yield to a stop sign. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office invites you to the funeral services for Fallen Deputy Noah Calderon who lost his life... Posted by Bexar County Sheriff's Office on Tuesday, September 1, 2020Related links:

Repair to well off Padre Island taking longer than expected

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Repairs to a natural gas well off the Texas coast that started leaking last week will take longer than expected, officials said. But the City of Corpus Christi said in a Tuesday evening news release that the company handling the repairs needs additional equipment to replace a leaking valve. In this image released by the U.S. Coast Guard, natural gas is release from an oil platform approximately three miles offshore of Corpus Christi, Texas, Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2020. (U.S. Coast Guard via AP) (U.S. Coast Guard via AP)The city said additional elements of the wellhead also need to be repaired before the replacement can be completed. Last month, four people were killed when a dredging vessel in the Port of Corpus Christi hit a submerged propane pipeline, causing an explosion.

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