KSAT reporter experiences the effects of being left in a hot car with Bexar Countyโs Emergency Services District 2
The Texas heat is not only dangerous but also deadly.
Cause of death for Caleb Harris โundetermined,โ Nueces County MEโs Office says
A cause of death for Caleb Harris remains not definitive after autopsy results were released Tuesday by the Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office.
Corpus Christi man sentenced to federal prison for chase while transporting undocumented migrants
A Corpus Christi man was sentenced to 46 months in federal prison for leading law enforcement on a chase while transporting undocumented migrants.
Remains found in Corpus Christi identified as missing student Caleb Harris, police say
The remains of Caleb Harris, a 21-year-old New Braunfels native attending college in Corpus Christi, have been identified four months after he was reported missing, according to Corpus Christi police and the manโs father.
American Red Cross could spend nearly $2 million on Beryl assistance efforts
Texas' Coastal areas encouraged to hope for the best and prepare for the worst as organization send hundreds of volunteers to assist those in need.
Texas coast braces for looming hit by Beryl, which is expected to regain hurricane strength
Texas officials are urging coastal residents to brace for a looming hit by Beryl as the storm is expected to regain hurricane strength.
Portions of Texas beaches, coastal parks close ahead of tropical storm warnings
The National Park Service and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department are asking visitors to stay cautious on beaches and coastal parks this week as a tropical storm develops in the Gulf of Mexico.
โThe beach is covered in tar balls, if you havenโt heardโ: Park service warns of tar along Texas coast
You might find yourself in a sticky situation this summer at some Texas beaches because naturally occurring tar balls have started washing up along the Gulf Coast again.
Missing Seguin woman found dead at rest stop on I-37, authorities say
A 29-year-old woman who disappeared from Seguin was found dead Saturday night in her vehicle, San Patricio County Sheriff Oscar Rivera said in a social media post.
Family of Caleb Harris remains optimistic three months after his disappearance
Three months have passed since a college student from New Braunfels was reported missing, and there is still no trace of him. Caleb Harris was reported missing in Corpus Christi on March 4.
Divers recover body of missing 13-year-old boy from Lake Corpus Christi, officials say
The body of a 13-year-old boy reported missing after jumping into Lake Corpus Christi over the weekend was recovered Monday, according to San Patricio Sheriff Oscar Rivera.
Astros' Verlander to make second and likely final rehab start Saturday for Double-A Corpus Christi
Houston ace Justin Verlander is scheduled to make his second and likely final rehabilitation start for Double-A Corpus Christi on Saturday night.
UPDATE: Womanโs body found after truck plunges into Port Aransas channel, reports say
A woman is missing after a truck drove into the Corpus Christi ship channel in Port Aransas on Monday night, according to media reports.
New Braunfels family holds dual vigils for missing 21-year-old in hopes for his return
Where is Caleb Harris? Thatโs the question Harrisโ family and authorities are asking after the 21-year-old was reported missing on March 4.
Feds arrest 8 suspects across Texas in multi-agency drug bust
Federal law enforcement officers arrested eight suspects in San Antonio, Houston and Corpus Christi areas on drug trafficking charges, according to the U.S. Attorneyโs Office for the Western District of Texas.
Parents of missing New Braunfels man offer $25K reward for information leading to sonโs safe return
The Corpus Christi Police Department is still searching for a missing 21-year-old university student from New Braunfels. Now, his parents are offering a reward for information leading to his safe return.
Gulf Coast petrochemical growth draws billions in tax breaks despite pollution violations
A new report by the Environmental Integrity Project compiled data on every U.S. plastics plant built, expanded or proposed since 2012, revealing massive growth in Texas.
US Coast Guard arrests 13 fishermen, seizes 2,160 pounds of illegally caught fish
The United States Coast Guard stopped three lanchas and seized 2,160 pounds of illegally caught fish off the Southern Texas coast. Authorities found 13 fishermen from Mexico illegally fishing north of the Maritime Boundary Line, the press release said.
Trail-riding group arrives from Corpus Christi to kick off San Antonioโs rodeo season
The South Texas Trail Riders have made the roughly 150 mile trek for the past 65 years. They help to kick off the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo each year.
Texas companies reported releasing 1 million pounds of excess pollution during recent cold snap
Called โupsetโ events, companies are required to tell the state when they emit pollution above what their permits allow.
How Texas polluters classify big facilities as smaller ones to avoid stricter environmental rules and public input
Industrial developers describe large facilities as โminorโ polluters to avoid federal permitting requirements, and environmental lawyers say the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality lets it happen.
2,640 pounds of illegally caught fish found on boats off South Texas coast; 20 fishermen taken into custody
The U.S. Coast Guard and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department found five illegal fishing boats and 2,640 pounds of illegally caught fish off the South Texas coast on Saturday.
Murder suspect killed in shootout on I-37 in Atascosa County
Interstate 37 in Atascosa County is shut down Friday after law enforcement officers shot and killed a murder suspect from Corpus Christi, Atascosa County Sheriff David Soward said.
Corpus Christi employees found teenโs cremation ring in trash after she lost it at beach
Employees with the City of Corpus Christi found a teenagerโs four rings, including one that contained her fatherโs ashes, in the dumpster after she lost them at McGee Beach.
Invasive jellyfish washes up on Padre Island National Seashore
The Padre Island National Seashore says it recently received a โnot-so-welcome visitor.โ The invasive Australian Spotted Jellyfish, or Phyllorhiza punctata, was spotted on North Beach, PINS said.
Judge admonishes Texas foster care officials, saying they donโt properly monitor facilities housing kids
A U.S. district judge has long presided over a court case that found Texasโ foster care system unconstitutionally harms kids. Tuesdayโs hearing was the first appearance by the stateโs new team of defense attorneys.
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 โmany critical items remainโ 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 itโs 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. Changโs 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.
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 heโd implement โschool choiceโ 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 stateโs 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 โthe best dog in the worldโ 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.
๐ WATCH LIVE: Boerne vs. Tyler Chapel Hill with KSATโs 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: ๐ Boerne vs Corpus Christi Calallen with KSATโs 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.
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: Whatโs at stake for both parties in next weekโs elections?
In this weekโs episode, Matthew Watkins is joined by political writers Matthew Choi, Patrick Svitek and James Barragรกn for one last preview of Tuesdayโs 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 โchokeholdโ to block new fossil fuel infrastructure.
Black residents in Corpus Christi file a civil rights complaint to stop Texasโ 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 canโt attend, but Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Attorney General Ken Paxton, who are both running for reelection, will be speakers.
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 childโs parents is behind bars for multiple charges stemming from the discovery.
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.
Bringing โcomfort and styleโ into Texas homes, H-E-B introduces two new lines of home dรฉcor
H-E-B has announced the opening of two new product lines that company officials said will bring โcomfort and styleโ into homes across Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott unloads nearly $20 million in ad buys in race against Beto OโRourke
The Republican governor is stressing one of his biggest advantages โ money โ 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.
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 infrastructureโs 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.
โAre you okay?โ Message from Starbucks barista on customerโs 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.