Authorities have arrested three individuals in connection with a recent murder, securing warrants for their involvement. The arrests were made by U.S. Marshals Gulf Coast Violent

An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on January 26, 2025, according to Corpus Christi police. The victim, a

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The South Texas Botanical Gardens are not only taking care of their beautiful plants, but also their animals -- by moving them to areas with backup generators. They were hard at work Monday, covering them up with blankets, tarps, and frost cloths -- even using hay from mulch to protect more sensitive plants at the roots.

The district will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, according to a post on its Facebook page. All Robstown Independent School District schools will be closed on Wednesday, the district said on Facebook on Tuesday. The district previously closed on Tuesday.

The coastal city also has been trying for years to develop a seawater desalination plant, but its efforts have lagged as big, thirsty industries continue to locate nearby and a five-year drought persists.

"Fifty-thousand dollars is definitely going to help if that’s what we’re able to get, but, obviously, what we need is water so we can get past this,” said C-Scapes Landscaping and Lawn Care Owner Shawn Christopher.

In the Corpus Christi area, a winter storm warning inland and a winter weather advisory remains in effect through 6 p.m. Tuesday, according to the local office of the National Weather Service. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to 1 inch and ice accumulations up to one-tenth of an inch are possible. Winds gusts could be as high as 40 mph.

Some rainbow trout stocking locations will change this year because of drought conditions and abnormally high water temperatures in south Texas. The water in Texas’ southernmost waterbodies is too warm to be suitable for trout survival,

As arctic air blows through South Texas, the city of Corpus Christi continues to offer a series of warming centers — places where the public can find respite from the cold during the day — and both the city and Nueces County have opened overnight shelters for those who need a safe, and heated, place to stay.

The Hooks held their 19th South Texas Winter Baseball Banquet honoring baseball and softball players and coaches for their achievements last season and announced the Preseason All-Star Team list.

An arctic front will sweep across Texas, bringing freezing temperatures and snow chances, NOAA reports with impacts expected statewide by Sunday.

The City of Corpus Christi will be closed today due to icy roads, as a wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow blankets South Texas.