Local nursing students volunteered at Camp “CAMP,” a summer program for campers 5 to 55 years old with physical and medical disabilities. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Summertime fun is often synonymous with trips to summer camp! However, attending summer camps can be difficult for children with specific medical needs or disabilities. Thankfully, there are groups … Read more
The team is headlined by college standout Jimmer Fredette. MIDLAND, Texas — The game of basketball has been an Olympic sport since 1936, and the game with the orange ball has come a long way since then. The United States has historically dominated the Olympic games, with the men’s team winning 16 of the 19 … Read more
According to TxDOT, speed was a factor in more than 160,000 traffic crashes in Texas last year, and 1,456 people were killed in speed-related crashes. TEXAS, USA — TxDOT partnered with Texas law enforcement this week to promote their “Operation Slowdown” anti-speeding campaign. Beginning July 19, TxDOT adopted the campaign to bring awareness to the … Read more
Houston’s backup catcher went yard in the first inning as the bullpen collapsed late in the series opener. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Blanked over the first seven frames Friday night, Midland rallied for a 7-3 extra-inning win over the Hooks before a crowd of 5,044 at Whataburger Field. The 10-inning setback snapped Corpus Christi’s win … Read more
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Family and friends will be out at Cole Park this evening to remember the life of Islander University student Caleb Harris. Caleb went missing in the early morning hours of March 4th and his remains were found in a wastewater lift station on June 24th. Those remains were identified on Wednesday. … Read more
Local leaders who knew her well said Sheila Jackson Lee set the gold standard for public service. HOUSTON — Courageous, fighter and commitment are just a few of words used to describe the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. On Friday night, her family announced she died after a battle against pancreatic cancer. She dedicated 40 years … Read more
All year, Connie S. Amaya fills her house with boxes of backpacks that she gives out at her free backpack drive each year. LOCKHART, Texas — For the sixth year, Connie S. Amaya, a grandmother from Lockhart, has been using her own retirement money to buy backpacks for those in the community who need them. … Read more