Corpus Christi city planning commissioner resigns after alleged threats to college football coach

A Corpus Christi planning commissioner resigned amid legal issues after officials said he texted threats to college football coach Jeff Brohm and his family. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Update: A spokesperson confirmed to 3NEWS, the vice chair of Corpus Christi’s Planning Commission, Brian Mandel, has resigned. Mandel, who served on the commission for the past … Read more

Corpus Christi City planning commissioner charged after alleged text threats to UofL coach and family

A Corpus Christi planning commissioner was arrested in Louisville after officials say he texted threats to UofL coach Jeff Brohm and his family. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Corpus Christi man accused of threatening University of Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm and members of his family was arraigned Wednesday in Louisville, according to court documents … Read more

YES Prep helps families in need as full SNAP benefits set to resume

YES Prep officials said about 350 families had registered for the event, with many more walking in for help with food and essential supplies. HOUSTON — Hundreds of families lined up early Saturday morning in Houston’s Alief community as YES Prep Public Schools hosted its first-ever “YES Prep Cares” Recovery Fair, an event aimed at … Read more

Mary Bond’s probation in connection to 2022 fraud case revoked by Jefferson County judge

Judge John Stevens confirmed Friday that Bond was taken into custody after prosecutors filed a motion to revoke her probation. BEAUMONT, Texas — Mary Genevive Bond is back in the Jefferson County Jail after a judge revoked her probation in connection with a 2022 theft and fraud case. Judge John Stevens confirmed Friday that Bond … Read more

CenterPoint Energy gets approval for grid resiliency plan paid in part by customer bill increase

CenterPoint says the Systemwide Resiliency Plan will improve distribution poles, vegetation management and stronger transmission towers. HOUSTON — On Friday, the Texas Public Utility Commission approved CenterPoint’s $2.9 billion Systemwide Resiliency Plan, which will be paid for by customers starting next year. The utility says the investment will significantly improve grid reliability after recent storms … Read more

DPS: Two drivers killed, several children hospitalized after head-on crash in Grimes County

A head-on crash on SH 249 killed two drivers, Wesner Carrillo, 31, and Hugo Valderrama-Contero, 45, and injured several others, including children. GRIMES COUNTY, Texas — Two drivers were killed early Saturday morning in a head-on crash along State Highway 249 in Grimes County, according to investigators. The crash happened around 12:45 a.m. DPS Sgt. … Read more

‘There’s much more to come’ | Mathis development kicks off with grand opening of Tractor Supply store

Community leaders said it marks the beginning of more projects they hope will boost the local economy and bring new life to the small town. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — This City of Mathis kicked off a new chapter with the ribbon cutting of its new Tractor Supply Company store, the latest addition to their growing … Read more