Corpus Christi

Former Rockport-Fulton ISD teacher arrested for inappropriate relationship with student

Former Rockport-Fulton ISD teacher arrested for inappro...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:49

The relationship occurred during the 2024-25 school year and continued into the ...

6 Things to Know: DHS announces bonus to self-deport, Firework stands open

6 Things to Know: DHS announces bonus to self-deport, F...

KZTV 10, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:49

Good morning, Coastal Bend! Here's a look at the 6 things you need to know befor...

Robstown toy drive brings gifts to kids at Figueroa Apartments

Robstown toy drive brings gifts to kids at Figueroa Apa...

KZTV 10, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:49

The annual toy drive spread good cheer and free gifts at the place where a 14-ye...

Holiday travel meets heavy fog across the Coastal Bend

Holiday travel meets heavy fog across the Coastal Bend

KZTV 10, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:49

With visibility low and holiday travel picking up, DPS is warning Coastal Bend d...

Corpus Christi mother shares how Salvation Army changed her life

Corpus Christi mother shares how Salvation Army changed...

KZTV 10, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:49

Erika Gerdes once faced homelessness while pregnant. Now, she is a success story...

Pet of the Week: Turk

Pet of the Week: Turk

KZTV 10, Dec 23, 2025 - 09:49

Turk participated in a Doggy Day Out and loved playing with a ball, playing arou...

Robstown crime declines in 2025 despite high per-capita rates

Robstown crime declines in 2025 despite high per-capita...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:08

Robstown Police report drops in several crimes from 2024–25, even as the city’s ...

Miller keeps UIL District 29-5A lead over Gregory-Portland, winning 46-39

Miller keeps UIL District 29-5A lead over Gregory-Portl...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:08

Miller improves playoff chances with 46-39 UIL District 29-5A win over Gregory-P...

IceRays fall to Warriors 3-2 in overtime; series ends Saturday with Teddy Bear Toss

IceRays fall to Warriors 3-2 in overtime; series ends S...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:08

Chase Nehring scored 2 goals in the second period, increasing total to 11 and be...

Services held for 3 unaccompanied veterans

Services held for 3 unaccompanied veterans

KZTV 10, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:08

Three unaccompanied veterans were honored at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemeter...

Get ready for Super Saturday as shoppers look for those last-minute Christmas gifts

Get ready for Super Saturday as shoppers look for those...

KZTV 10, Dec 20, 2025 - 05:08

Record 159 million Americans plan last-minute Christmas shopping this Super Satu...

Christmas comes early for 16 Westside families through local nonprofit

Christmas comes early for 16 Westside families through ...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 19, 2025 - 00:35

Corpus Christi Fish for Life's 6th annual holiday event provides $100 gift cards...

Neighbors said new meeting format limits public voice for CCISD proposed school closures

Neighbors said new meeting format limits public voice f...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 18, 2025 - 20:40

As CCISD considers closing seven schools to address a $27 million budget shortfa...

San Diego ISD building collapse: Contractor warned of problems for months before collapse

San Diego ISD building collapse: Contractor warned of p...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 18, 2025 - 20:40

The building was funded by taxpayers through a 2024 bond election, representing ...

‘This made my Christmas’: CCISD students get surprised with hundreds of holiday gifts

‘This made my Christmas’: CCISD students get surprised ...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 18, 2025 - 20:40

Once in a Lifetime Joy 🎁 A 12-year-old’s mission brought Christmas magic to nea...

The Navy comes to Corpus Christi - Part 3

The Navy comes to Corpus Christi - Part 3

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 18, 2025 - 18:35

From WWII POWs to Cold War training, NASA missions, and Army aviation repairs, N...

HALO Flight breaks ground on new facility to enhance emergency medical transport across South Texas

HALO Flight breaks ground on new facility to enhance em...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 18, 2025 - 18:35

HALO Flight breaks ground on new state-of-the-art facility to enhance emergency ...

Kingsville ISD outlines improvement plans at community forum

Kingsville ISD outlines improvement plans at community ...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 18, 2025 - 18:35

Kingsville ISD hosted a packed community forum Wednesday to outline plans addres...

San Patricio County judge rules in Taft City Manager's lawsuit

San Patricio County judge rules in Taft City Manager's ...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 18, 2025 - 16:22

A judge denied Taft City Manager Ryan Smith’s request for a temporary injunction...

Nueces county is seeing a spike in flu cases and that's not the only bad news

Nueces county is seeing a spike in flu cases and that's...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 18, 2025 - 16:22

Flu cases in Nueces County jumped from 179 to 478 in one week. A new aggressive ...

CCISD seeks more time under new teacher rules

CCISD seeks more time under new teacher rules

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 18, 2025 - 16:22

A new Texas law aims to increase certified teachers, but CCISD says staffing sho...

Corpus Christi church continues Christmas celebration with 42nd Annual Boar's Head and Yule Log Festival

Corpus Christi church continues Christmas celebration w...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 18, 2025 - 13:37

First Christian Church in Corpus Christi presents its 42nd Annual Boar's Head an...

Multiple unaccompanied Veteran burials at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery set for Dec. 19

Multiple unaccompanied Veteran burials at the Coastal B...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 18, 2025 - 13:37

On Friday, December 19, 2025, the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery will cond...

Portland steel plant settles $250K in air quality violations after years of dust complaints

Portland steel plant settles $250K in air quality viola...

KZTV 10, Dec 18, 2025 - 13:37

A Portland steel plant has agreed to pay more than $250,000 to settle air qualit...

6 Things to Know: Routh sentencing, GOP health care package

6 Things to Know: Routh sentencing, GOP health care pac...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 18, 2025 - 10:45

Good morning, Coastal Bend! Here's a look at the 6 things you need to know befor...

10-Year-Old Julian Galloway dies after years-long battle with brain cancer

10-Year-Old Julian Galloway dies after years-long battl...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 18, 2025 - 07:49

The Coastal Bend is mourning 10-year-old Julian Galloway, who died just days bef...

Corpus Christi ISD brings school spirit at eighth annual cheer showcase, preparation for State

Corpus Christi ISD brings school spirit at eighth annua...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 18, 2025 - 02:21

All six CCISD schools participated in the showcase events: Miller, Moody, Ray, K...

Gregory-Portland's Kilgore, Galvan and Davis sign to play college sports

Gregory-Portland's Kilgore, Galvan and Davis sign to pl...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 18, 2025 - 00:44

Gregory-Portland celebrated college signing day for three seniors on Wednesday. ...

Taqueria Los Tres Potrillos suffers a Christmas tip theft, leaves staff without hard-earned holiday tips

Taqueria Los Tres Potrillos suffers a Christmas tip the...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 17, 2025 - 22:02

Security footage shows a man stealing cash tips from a Christmas tree at Taqueri...

Bay Area woman’s stolen Kia highlights growing auto theft concern in Corpus Christi

Bay Area woman’s stolen Kia highlights growing auto the...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 17, 2025 - 22:02

A Bay Area woman is speaking out after her Kia was stolen from her apartment com...

A.G.'s office reviewing KRIS 6 request for additional documents in Officer Travis Haecker case

A.G.'s office reviewing KRIS 6 request for additional d...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 17, 2025 - 19:59

On Dec. 4, KRIS 6 News requested all emails between Police Chief Mike Markle and...

Corpus Christi native serves with U.S. Navy amphibious command

Corpus Christi native serves with U.S. Navy amphibious ...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 17, 2025 - 19:59

Rafael Velez of Corpus Christi serves as Navy hospital corpsman with Virginia Be...

Zapatos for Zavala event brought 130 students to Shoe Carnival for holiday shopping

Zapatos for Zavala event brought 130 students to Shoe C...

KZTV 10, Dec 17, 2025 - 19:59

Christmas came early for some Zavala Elementary students this holiday season.

Church Unlimited opens its doors and heart to those in need

Church Unlimited opens its doors and heart to those in ...

KZTV 10, Dec 17, 2025 - 19:59

Church Unlimited's Angel Tree giveaway drew hundreds to their Westside Mission, ...

Parents seek answers after Gregory-Portland High School bathroom altercation

Parents seek answers after Gregory-Portland High School...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 17, 2025 - 17:41

The parents of a Gregory-Portland High School student are demanding more transpa...

Law enforcement agencies not pursuing criminal charges in Homewood Suites case, developer's attorney says

Law enforcement agencies not pursuing criminal charges ...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 17, 2025 - 17:41

All law enforcement agencies that investigated potential criminal conduct relate...

Falfurrias High School employee under investigation after being accused of misconduct with student

Falfurrias High School employee under investigation aft...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 17, 2025 - 17:41

According to the Brooks County Sheriff's Office, a complaint was filed against t...

Bond reduction denied for suspect in Robstown teen murder case

Bond reduction denied for suspect in Robstown teen murd...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 17, 2025 - 15:39

A judge denied a bond reduction for Dominic Guzman, 22, charged in the murder of...

Holiday shoppers turn to buy now, pay later options to manage expenses

Holiday shoppers turn to buy now, pay later options to ...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 17, 2025 - 15:39

From cash to credit to buy now, pay later, shoppers have more ways to pay this h...

Pan American Golf Association Christmas for kids returns after a 5-year absence

Pan American Golf Association Christmas for kids return...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 17, 2025 - 15:39

The Pan American Golf Association's Christmas party for West Oso ISD kids return...

Holiday Spirit: So many volunteer opportunities awaiting Coastal Bend residents

Holiday Spirit: So many volunteer opportunities awaitin...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 17, 2025 - 12:53

For those looking to make a difference this holiday season, these organizations ...

DQ Texas celebrates National Ugly Sweater Day with free mini Blizzard treats

DQ Texas celebrates National Ugly Sweater Day with free...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 17, 2025 - 12:53

Wear an ugly sweater to participating DQ Texas locations on Friday, Dec. 20, for...

6 Things to Know: President Trump to deliver prime-time address, Another massive Powerball drawing tonight

6 Things to Know: President Trump to deliver prime-time...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 17, 2025 - 09:28

Good morning, Coastal Bend! Here's a look at the 6 things you need to know befor...

Calallen baseball collects toys to donate to Driscoll Children's Hospital for holidays

Calallen baseball collects toys to donate to Driscoll C...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 17, 2025 - 01:09

Calallen baseball teamed up at the field on Tuesday to collect toys to donate to...

No. 10 Port Aransas holds off No. 23 Agua Dulce in non-district 2A showdown

No. 10 Port Aransas holds off No. 23 Agua Dulce in non-...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 17, 2025 - 01:09

No. 10 Port Aransas (10-4) holds off No. 23 Agua Dulce (12-1) 42-35 in a 2A non-...

Police investigate Kingsville Texas Youth Football League $9K missing funds

Police investigate Kingsville Texas Youth Football Leag...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 16, 2025 - 21:53

Kingsville Texas Youth Football League reported more than $9,000 stolen from its...

Southside homeowner waits weeks for AT&T to repair yard damage from fiber installation contractors

Southside homeowner waits weeks for AT&T to repair yard...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:29

Southside homeowner David Smith waits weeks for AT&T to repair yard damage from ...

Por Vida Academy principal reacts to alleged misuse of funds honoring fallen Officer Vicente Ortiz Jr.

Por Vida Academy principal reacts to alleged misuse of ...

KRIS 6 NEWS, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:29

The principal of Por Vida Academy is speaking out after a Corpus Christi police ...

Michael Hunter appointed as new Corpus Christi Port Commissioner

Michael Hunter appointed as new Corpus Christi Port Com...

KZTV 10, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:29

Former Corpus Christi councilman Michael Hunter appointed as Port Commissioner i...

Corpus Christi approves $4.85 million for new detention center construction

Corpus Christi approves $4.85 million for new detention...

KZTV 10, Dec 16, 2025 - 20:29

Corpus Christi City Council awards $4.85M contract for detention center construc...