AEP employee identified after fatal manhole incident in Corpus Christi

The Nueces County Medical Examiner confirms 53-year-old Lee Wane died in an electrician-related incident near Mestina Street Tuesday. Author: Sumiko A. Lara, Bill Churchwell, Bill Eaves, Jeremy Landers Published: 1:57 PM CDT March 24, 2026 Updated: 12:50 AM CDT March 25, 2026 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — UPDATE: The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified … Read more

Corpus Christi City Council votes 5-3 to advance removal process for Mayor Guajardo; mayor responds

Corpus Christi City Council voted 5-3 on Tuesday to move forward with procedural steps in a potential removal process for Mayor Paulette Guajardo. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi City Council voted Tuesday to move forward with setting a meeting to discuss procedural steps tied to a petition seeking the removal of Mayor Paulette … Read more

‘You gotta be pretty low:’ Air Force veteran suspects flowers stolen from wife’s grave

It’s been almost two years since David Lynch’s wife, Elizabeth, passed away. He visits her most Sundays at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. SAN ANTONIO — Air Force veteran David Lynch finds comfort in visiting his wife’s resting place ever since her passing almost two years ago. But during his latest visit, Lynch became upset … Read more

‘The fear. The scream. It’s all piercing:’ Lyft passengers recount crash that killed San Antonio sign spinner

Faith Stevens and her husband, Fabrice Bere, were riding in the Lyft when the incident unfolded. SAN ANTONIO — Two passengers who were inside a Lyft vehicle that struck and killed a woman working as a sign spinner say the emotional trauma of the incident will remain with them for the rest of their lives. … Read more

Prosecutors present social media messages, jewelry evidence on Day 6 of Christopher Preciado capital murder trial

Defense attorneys challenged a lack of eyewitnesses, DNA and direct proof as testimony continues in killings of Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra and their unborn child. SAN ANTONIO — The capital murder trial of Christopher Preciado entered a new phase Tuesday as the defense began presenting its case after six days of evidence from prosecutors. Throughout … Read more