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Good Samaritans rescue dog from Rockport Beach after near drowning
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (368+ words) ARANSAS COUNTY, Texas " A dog is recovering after being pulled from the water at Rockport Beach following a frightening near-drowning incident, thanks to the quick actions of good Samaritans. Sarah Head shared the story on Facebook on behalf of Aransas…...
Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (18+ words) Jury finds that Bill Cosby sexually assaulted woman in 1972, awards her more than $19 million'KRIS 6 News...
Local restaurant Butter Churn ranks among the top 20 best buffets in the United States in new report
5+ day, 22+ hour ago (185+ words) Buffets are making a major comeback as diners seek more affordable, all-you-can-eat options amid rising restaurant prices. A recent report from Datassential shows that the buffet market has rebounded post-pandemic, becoming a $700 billion industry. Online casino BetUS recently ranked the…...
Price roller coaster at Corpus Christi gas pumps
2+ week, 6+ day ago (112+ words) CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas " Uncertainty surrounding the war in Iran has driven another overnight spike in gas prices in Corpus Christi. According to AAA, the average price Wednesday for a gallon of ... CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas " Uncertainty surrounding the war in Iran…...
Retired Marine intel officer breaks USS Boxer, latest Marine unit deployment
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (13+ words) Retired Marine intel officer breaks USS Boxer, latest Marine unit deployment'KRIS 6 News...
Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi announces leadership change
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (209+ words) Veronica "Ronnie" Flores-Herrera is the Real-Time Desk Manager for KRIS 6 News, Action 10 News, and Telemundo C.C. The Emmy-nominated journalist has been covering news in the Coastal Bend since 1997. Steven Pierce will step down as executive director of Habitat for Humanity Corpus…...
Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi executive director stepping down
8+ mon, 2+ week ago (100+ words) CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas " Steven Pierce will end his tenure as executive director of Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi on July 16, according to a press release from the organization. Pierce has served ... CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas " Steven Pierce will end his tenure…...
City distributes $264,000 in homeless funding to six local nonprofits
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (441+ words) Neighborhood News Reporter Jeydah Jenkins joined the KRIS 6 News Team in May 2025. CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx " Three months after Corpus Christi announced funding to help fight homelessness, those dollars are finally being distributed to local organizations. The funding comes from the…...
Corpus Christi police officer pleads not guilty to theft and credit card abuse charges in district court
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (364+ words) Veronica "Ronnie" Flores-Herrera is the Real-Time Desk Manager for KRIS 6 News, Action 10 News, and Telemundo C.C. The Emmy-nominated journalist has been covering news in the Coastal Bend since 1997. Corpus Christi Police Officer Travis Haecker pleaded not guilty to all charges in…...
Community holds candlelight vigil to honor Veterans Memorial coach Leyton Hernandez after fatal crash
5+ day, 17+ hour ago (162+ words) CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas " Dozens of people gathered Wednesday night on the Southside for a candlelight vigil in honor of Veterans Memorial coach Leyton Hernandez. The beloved teacher and coach was killed in a traffic accident last Friday in Temple. Hernandez…...