2 facing charges in alleged hate crime at Barton Springs Pool

Joshua McKeith Bell, 28, and Mathew Robert Villanueva, 29, face aggravated assault charges stemming from the incident. AUSTIN, Texas — Two men are facing charges in connection to an alleged hate crime that took place at Barton Springs Pool in July.  The Austin Police Department has issued arrest warrants for 28-year-old Joshua McKeith Bell and … Read more

TAMUCC launches new program focused on artificial intelligence

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi has added a new concentration in artificial intelligence to its computer science program, a move aimed at preparing students for a changing job market. Senior Malak Mahdy said the addition will help future Islanders better compete for careers that increasingly require knowledge of AI. “Every career in … Read more

Corpus Christi’s tallest building faces foreclosure after loan default

Wilmington Trust filed a foreclosure notice for One Shoreline Plaza, with an Oct. 7 auction set after the owner defaulted on a $24M loan. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A foreclosure notice has been filed for One Shoreline Plaza, the twin-tower complex that stands as the tallest building in South Texas. RELATED: Attorneys for Elevate QOF … Read more

Geek is Chic: Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History hosts a night of science, style & space

Science, style & space all collided at the museum’s first “Geek Gala” — a fun night celebrating curiosity, community & creativity. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Tonight, the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History proved that “Geek is Chic” with an epic evening of curiosity, community, and cosmic fun. The Geek Gala, held inside the museum’s … Read more

A REDEMPTION STORY | East Texas teen helps restore historic Palestine church after breaking in

Cameron Wheaton has helped rebuild, not just the church but his character. Scrubbing graffiti, hauling trash — working with the very people he once wronged. PALESTINE, Texas — An East Texas teen accused of breaking into and vandalizing a historic church in Palestine has found a path to redemption, thanks to a mother’s love and … Read more

A REDEMPTION STORY | East Texas teen helps restore historic church after vandalizing building

Cameron Wheaton has helped rebuild, not just the church but his character. Scrubbing graffiti, hauling trash — working with the very people he once wronged. PALESTINE, Texas — An East Texas teen accused of breaking into and vandalizing a historic church in Palestine has found a path to redemption, thanks to a mother’s love and … Read more