Former Uvalde school police officer trial faces a potential mistrial. Corpus Christi Housing Authority voids $350 million in property agreements. Victoria City Council holds first meeting of 2026. Rio Grande City police to use BolaWraps for safer arrests. Flu cases in Texas rise to seasonal high. Texas to no longer rely on American Bar Association to approve law schools. Victoria duck pond gets restocked with rainbow trout.

Trial begins for former Uvalde CISD police officer. Corpus Christi might dig for new groundwater wells along Nueces River. Gov. Abbott wants extradition of man accused of killing Texas Facilities Commissioner. South Texas prosecutors file over 300 cases tied to border enforcement. Pharr International Bridge expansion is 80% complete. Brownsville curbside recycling program now underway. Corpus Christi to hold first Litter Critter cleanup event of 2026. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi men’s basketball team picks up third straight conference win.

Jury selection for Uvalde school shooting trial begins in Corpus Christi. Longtime Texas coordinator of Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network steps down after 37 years. Flu season continues across South Texas. Thousands of citrus crops quarantined after Mexican fruit fly discovery in Hidalgo and Cameron counties. New case of New World screwworm reported less than 200 miles from the Texas-Mexico border. Implications of oil in Texas following the United States’ capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Corpus Christi IceRays break four-game skid to propel upward in divisional standings. TAMUCC, UTRGV continued South Texas Showdown rivalry with men's, women's basketball.

Former Beeville police chief to run for Bee County Judge in March. Port of Corpus Christi to swear in two commissioners next week. Aransas Pass nearly finished with city's new welcome sign. High school baseball coach to receive lifetime achievement at South Texas Softball & Baseball Winter Banquet. Corpus Christi IceRays, South Texas Showdown series highlight this weekend's sports. Spencer Cihak chats with the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal's Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza about SpaceX.

Trial for former Uvalde CISD police officer in 2022 school shooting begins in Corpus Christi next week. Nueces County to sue Corpus Christi Housing Authority over tax abatements. City of Beeville rescinds former police chief’s termination after investigation. South Texas Recovery Foundation offers services to those struggling with addiction. Birders worldwide participate in international species count. TAMUCC, UTRGV basketball end 2025 with home games.

South Texas officials and law enforcement advise people to be safe during the New Year holiday. City of Corpus Christi continues to help homeless during cold weather. New laws go into effect in Texas in 2026. Health officials say that immigration crackdown fears are hindering people from getting vaccinations. UTRGV, TAMUCC basketball wraps up 2025 at home on New Year's Eve. New Year’s Eve Blast Off rings in 2026 for Victoria residents. Times Square 'patriotic' crystal ball for New Year’s Eve to kick off U.S.’s 250th birthday.

City of Corpus Christi helping homeless ahead of cold front. Abraham Quintanilla’s final wishes to be honored with private funeral service. Hundreds of Rio Grande Valley companies lost state certification as Hispanic-owned. Final "Vital Signs" of 2025 looks at how certain foods help people deal with Season Affective Disorder. Recap of UTRGV, TAMUCC basketball games. NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal helps a Texas police cadet with his academy training.

Hidalgo County Appraisal District board of directors’ vice chairman shot, killed in McAllen. One person dead, another injured after Christmas Day shooting in Rockport. Goliad County deputies impound about 20 stolen vehicles after caravan stop. Corpus Christi first responders reiterate that discharging fireworks within city limits is illegal. Corpus Christi hosts first CCTX Marathon. TAMUCC, UTRGV basketball teams close year with conference games.

Brownsville ISD employee faces charges after an officer-involved shooting on Christmas Eve. Twenty-two states report Salmonella cases from eating oysters. Emily Salazar concludes her "Day in the Life" series on the Corpus Christi Ballet's "The Nutcracker" with a look at the orchestra. Spencer Cihak chats with the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal's Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza about the opportunities and challenges of data centers in the area.

Corpus Christi Police Department continues annual Christmas Angels community tradition. Christmas patrons cross international borders for holiday festivities. Federal judge blocks state law to require adults and minors to verify age when downloading apps. Emily Salazar continues her "Day in the Life" series on the Corpus Christi Ballet's "The Nutcracker," with a feature on the dancers who play the Sugar Plum Fairy and her cavalier.

Corpus Christi Medical Center uses robotic assisted tech for knee replacement surgeries.

TAMU-CC PhD student uses research gained at Financial Literacy Boot Camp in Stanford to help local community.

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City of Starbase city commissioner to announce resignation during Jan. 8 meeting, according to officials.

Recent analysis finds that the Port of Brownsville has contributed $22.7 billion to Texas economy.

Thick fog played major role in fatal crash near Three Rivers Sunday morning, investigators say.

Hundreds of Texas schools enrolling in state's $1 billion school voucher law.

Meet the husband-and-wife duo in charge of lighting the Corpus Christi Ballet's Nutcracker.

Flu cases in Nueces County have surged, with over 470 cases reported in the week ending December 13, attributed to the Thanksgiving holiday and expected seasonal spikes. Health officials are concerned about a new, severe flu variant, the K variant, which is not covered by the current vaccine. In Brownsville, a $17.2 million hospital expansion is planned, adding 14,000 sq. ft. and creating 20 new jobs. Cameron County's general fund balance reached $52 million, with a 90-day cash reserve. American Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights from McAllen to Phoenix. The Corpus Christi Ballet's Nutcracker production, celebrating its 50th year, involves 230 dancers and 287 costumes.

House Bill Two will require all core subject teachers in Texas to be fully certified by next year, affecting CCISD's associate teacher program. Kingsville ISD faces a $4.2 million budget deficit and declining enrollment, leading to proposed school consolidations. Victoria ISD's emergency operations plan received a deficiency notice, requiring the superintendent to be designated as the incident commander. Halo Flight is building a new operations center. In the water crisis, Mexico agreed to release 200,000 acre-feet of water, addressing 25% of the debt, but farmers remain skeptical about future supplies.

Corpus Christi received a one-year delay on its $210 million desalination loan, potentially saving ratepayers over $100 million. The city outcompeted 50 projects for $756 million in low-interest financing. The city council may revisit the project in early 2023. Investigations into allegations related to a downtown Hilton Homewood Suites project concluded with no criminal findings.

Corpus Christi City Council approves interlocal agreement with Alice, Beeville and Mathis to begin Jan. 1.

Corpus Christi City Council approves $4.85 million to upgrade a facility on Leopard Street to be new detention center.

Michael Hunter new Port Commissioner representing the City of Corpus Christi.

Construction on $25 million behavioral health hospital begins in Pharr.

Finishing Booker recognizes South Texas as premier fishing spot.

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TxDOT denies City of Corpus Christi's request to exempt two decorative crosswalks from statewide directive to remove nonstandard roadways.

Mary Ann Saenz wins mayoral runoff for Robstown.

Company behind $249 million solar project in rural Hidalgo County files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

KEDT'S Spencer Cihak speaks with GOP Dist. 34 hopeful Jay Nagy.

Corpus Christi city council, Victoria city council hold last meetings of the year Tuesday.

Corpus Christi combined lake levels sit at 18.8 percent as of Monday.

Corpus Christi City Council to meet for the last time before the new year on Tuesday. Full meeting agenda and public comment sign up can be found at corpuschristitx.gov.

Victoria City Council to hold meeting Tuesday. More information can be found at victoriatx.gov.

Abraham Quintanilla, father of Tejano legend Selena Quintanilla dies at 86.

Review of regional sports weekend matches.

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Taft City Manager Ryan Smith files lawsuit against mayor and three council members, accusing them of violating Open Meetings Act in November.

Two Corpus Christi men receive sentencing for series of arm robberies in 2024.

Nueces County Sheriff's Office moves inmate mail to digital system after finding drugs soaked into envelopes.

Sinton Pirates remain in the hunt for state football title.

KEDT News begins new partnership with Rio Grande Valley Business Journal.

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Corpus Christi City Council awards $2.1 million for East Surfside Boulevard project.

Officials report $5.5 million shortfall for seawall project.

Judges from Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr and Willacy counties discuss RGV growth and more at regional luncheon.

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