Coast Guard hero throws out first pitch at Corpus Christi Hooks Community Night

The annual event, organized by Visit Corpus Christi, highlights the people, culture, and attractions that make the Coastal Bend a popular destination for visitors. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Community pride was on full display Thursday night as the Corpus Christi Hooks hosted Gulf Coast Capital Community Night at Whataburger Field. The annual event, organized by … Read more

Fort Worth Stockyards BBQ joint crowns rib-eating champion for the 8th time

For 19 years, Riscky’s Barbecue has hosted a rib-eating contest in the Fort Worth Stockyards. For eight of those years, Richard Cofsky has been the champion. FORT WORTH, Texas — North Texas, you have a new rib-eating champion. Saturday, Riscky’s Barbecue hosted its 19th annual Rib-Eating Competition in the Fort Worth Stockyards, and for the … Read more

Death investigation underway on Galveston-based Carnival cruise ship, law enforcement sources say

According to the FBI Houston office, the incident happened around July 23 on the Carnival Dream cruise ship. GALVESTON, Texas — Law enforcement sources confirmed with KHOU 11 that a death investigation is underway, after someone died aboard a popular cruise ship based out of Galveston. According to the FBI Houston office, an incident happened … Read more

Reward offered: Woman hit, killed in hit-and-run crash along Highway 6, HCSO says

HCSO said it appeared the woman had been dragged down the road. Crime Stoppers is hoping someone comes forward with information. MISSION BEND, Texas — A woman walking south on Highway 6 near Beechnut was killed in a hit-and-run crash on July 17, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Now Crime Stoppers is offering … Read more

Coordinated search by land, sea and air ends successfully after missing swimmer found safe on shore

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A swimmer reported missing near Bob Hall Pier and Whitecap Beach was found “safe and sound” on shore at 6:37 p.m. Saturday, according to officials. The search began around 4:45 p.m. after the man was last seen near Beach Marker 237. Authorities described him as a Hispanic male wearing black shorts … Read more