News Archive - October 2009

  • Tasing Incident Leaves One Hospitalized Play Video

    November 12, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A man who was tasered by police officers last night remains in critical condition. The incident also left 5 Corpus Christi police officers on paid administrative leave. It all unfolded last night outside the Wingstop on Wooldridge near Cimmarron. Witnesses told police that the 58 year... more »
  • C.C. Ranked First Among Top 10 "Digital Cities" in the Nation

    November 3, 2009

    The City of Corpus Christi Municipal Information Systems Department (MIS) is pleased to announce that it has been notified by the Center for Digital Government that for the year 2009, the City is ranked as the number one digital city in the nation, for cities with populations of more than... more »
  • Drought Causes Problems For Trees Play Video

    November 2, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Months of drought, plus recent heavy rain and high wind, have taken its toll on the trees in South Texas. L ots of the trees have been left with weak, brittle limbs that are ready to snap off. "It's the worst since I've... more »
  • Local church tagged with graffiti Play Video

    November 2, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Two men are in custody after 6 buildings, including a church, were tagged with gang graffiti. "It happens all the time. They can paint this church over and over and they are going to keep doing it over and over," said one neighbor. The Gala... more »
  • Memorial Coliseum Demolition Discussion Play Video

    November 2, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI – There’s continuing coverage on the re-development of Memorial Coliseum. The city council is looking into a possible deal with the National Swim Center. The non-profit organization will make a presentation during next week’s city council meeting. This is all taking place because the deal... more »
  • A Crowded Jury Room Prompts County Action

    November 2, 2009

    H undreds of potential jurors at the Nueces County courthouse... were sent home around noon Monday. The problem was ...there just wasn't enough room for everyone... in the central jury room. The overflow was due to several judges calling for... more »
  • Contractor Begins Installing Ramps For The Disabled

    November 2, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - It's going to be slow going on parts of Shoreline Boulevard for about a week and a half. A contractor Monday began installing ramps for the disabled along Shoreline. The ramps will be installed at the intersections of Peoples, Lawrence and Park Avenue. ... more »
  • Sales Leaves D.A's Office Play Video

    November 2, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Nueces County Gang Prosecutor James Sales is moving to Bee County later this month and said a policy put in place by District Attorney Carlos Valdez is to blame. Sales said though he respects Valdez as the district's attorney, he disagrees with his resignation... more »
  • Courthouse Has Overflow Of Potential Jurors

    November 2, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Hundreds of potential jurors were sent home from the Nueces County Courthouse around noon Monday. The problem was that there just wasn't enough room in the central jury for an overflow of jurors. T he overflow was due to several judges calling for large jury... more »
  • Teen Tagger Enters Not Guilty Plea

    November 2, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Another 17-year-old accused of tagging more than 50 homes and businesses around town entered a not guilty plea Monday afternoon. Sebastion Perez was arraigned Monday on five counts of felony graffiti. P olice say his tagging spree caused more than $7,000 in damage. H e... more »
  • Habitual Teen Tagger Gets Probation

    November 2, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - For the second time in less than a year, a habitual teen tagger gets probation. Judge Terry Shamsie sentenced Ronet Munoz to probation until his 18th birthday in October of next year. That was his punishment for tagging billboards on the Crosstown Expressway between Saratoga... more »
  • State Election Day

    November 2, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Tuesday is an Election Day across the state. Voters will decide the fate of 11 proposed amendments to the state constitution, and with no local issues on the ballot, a low voter turnout is expected in the Coastal Bend. In fact, less than... more »
  • Cat Killings Concern Westside Man Play Video

    November 2, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A Westside man is angry that dogs running loose in his neighborhood are preying on small kittens. He believes six of seven have died in the past few days, so Monday he called police. Ruiz says a dark gray dog next door sitting on... more »
  • TCEQ Recommends Permit For Las Brisas

    November 2, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A hearing got underway Monday on the State Air Permit for the Las Brisas Energy Center. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has made a recommendation to issue a permit for the power plant that would be fueled by petroleum coke. However, that's... more »
  • Boy Scouts Make Repairs to Columbus Ships

    October 31, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - While the Corpus Christi City Council considers a new plan to restore the Columbus ships a local group of Boy Scouts took matters into their own hands on Saturday and began their own restoration project. This morning the South Texas Council of Boy Scouts kicked off... more »
  • Body Of One Navy Pilot Recovered

    October 31, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - We have new information about the discovery of a body of one of the Navy pilots whose plane disappeared in the Gulf of Mexico on Wednesday. The body was spotted late yesterday by the crew of an offshore rig about 11 miles northeast of Port Aransas.... more »
  • CCPD Working To Keep Kids Safe From Sex Offenders On Halloween

    October 30, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - By this time tomorrow, hundred of ghouls and goblins will be going door to door looking for a trick or treat. But, area law enforcement got a jump start on their door to door visits, looking for sex offenders breaking the rules. Last week, they... more »
  • Search continues for Navy pilots

    October 30, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Navy officials gave an update on the search for that still missing flight Friday. They identified the crew members as Lt. Bret Travis Miller and Lt. John Joseph Houston. Lt. Miller is 30 years old and is from East Troy, Wisconsin. He's a pilot and... more »
  • Halloween Fun and Safety

    October 30, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Trick-or-Treaters will take over on Halloween Saturday night. And you can expect to see a lot of superheroes and a popular Wizard of Oz character. At the Spirit Halloween Superstore those are the costumes selling quickest. “GI Joe, Transformers for boys and Dorothy as well for little... more »
  • Missing Pilot Instructors Identified

    October 30, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Officials at Naval Air Station- Corpus Christi have just identified the two instructor pilots lost in the Gulf since Wednesday Afternoon. They have been identified as Lt. Bret Travis Miller, 30, from East Troy, Wisconsin and Lt. John Joseph Houston, 29, from Houston. Both are instructor pilots... more »
  • Group Supports Brass Real Estate

    October 29, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI – A local businesswoman has plans to persuade the city council to give a second thought to Brass Real Estate’s plan to redevelop the Memorial Coliseum. When Diane Metz got the news about the Brass Real Estate deal going bad, she was disappointed. She felt the one hundred... more »
  • Capital Murder Suspect Testifies

    October 29, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A man charged with capital murder in last year's Christy Estates Robbery and fatal shooting, took the stand in his own defense Thursday. The final witness in the case was Joseph Sharpe himself. Sharpe, 47, tried to distance himself from the other suspects and said he... more »
  • Border Patrol Truck Damaged In Chase

    October 29, 2009

    NUECES COUNTY - There was a little bit of extra excitement for a couple Border Patrol agents headed to a chase involving suspected illegal immigrants this afternoon. The agents tried to take a turn on FM 665 a little too fast for their heavy duty truck. They skidded... more »
  • Man Facing Manslaughter Charges For Fatal Accident

    October 29, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Manslaughter charges are pending against a driver involved in a fatal accident Wednesday afternoon. Woodrow Sanderfer, 47, was on the access road on the 12000 block of Interstate-37 when his car was hit by a pickup going the wrong way. Sanderfer died at the scene.... more »
  • Teen Tagging Suspect Arrested

    October 29, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A 17-year-old accused of tagging four billboards in August has been arrested. Anthony Trevino, who is already on probation for unrelated charges, was arrested during a visit to his probation officer Thursday morning. The officer noticed a warrant had been issued for Trevino on felony... more »
  • Search Continues For Two Missing Navy Pilots

    October 29, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The search continues for two Navy pilots on board a T-34 Trainer that disappeared Wednesday over the Gulf of Mexico. Radar contact with the flight out of NAS-Corpus Christi was lost around 3:20 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Its last position was 12 miles east of Rockport over... more »
  • Appellate Court Upholds Hannah Overton's Case

    October 29, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The criminal court of appeals decided Thursday to uphold Hannah Overton's capital murder conviction. Overton was found guilty in September 2007 of murdering 4-year-old Andrew Burd, a child she and her husband Larry were in the process of adopting. The jury found her guilty of failing... more »
  • Emergency Landing Near Copano Bay

    October 28, 2009

    REFUGIO COUNTY - An emergency landing in Refugio County Wednesday afternoon is now among three aviation emergencies this week in the Coastal Bend. Just before 2:00, a pilot having engine trouble had to set his plane down in a remote area west of Holiday Beach, just across Copano Bay.... more »
  • Plane Crash Investigation Continues

    October 28, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The investigation continues into Monday morning's plane crash north of Benavides that killed all four people onboard. The pilot, Paul Mazak, reported problems maintaining altitude because of the weather just before the flight disappeared from radar. Mazak, along with three friends, Rich and Shane Schippers... more »
  • Coliseum Deal Falls Through, City Makes New Plans

    October 28, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI – There’s new information on city council’s decision to end negotiations with Brass Real Estate. The San Antonio based company had plans to redevelop Memorial Coliseum. With that plan by the wayside, the city is now looking at resuming talks with the National Swim Center. Their plan called... more »
  • Nueces CO Adult Probation Targets Sex Offenders for Halloween

    October 28, 2009

    The adult probation department has launched it's annual operation... to check up on sex offenders in this area. According to the adult probation department, there are one thousand sex offenders in nueces county, and 240 of them are currently on probation..all of them are subject to a random... more »
  • Military Plane Crashes Into Gulf Of Mexico

    October 28, 2009

    MATAGORDA ISLAND - The Navy and Coast Guard are looking for the crew of Navy T-34 Training Aircraft Wednesday night. The FAA control tower lost radar contact with the T-34 Trainer around 3:20 p.m. Its position was 12 miles due east of Rockport, over the Gulf of Mexico. At... more »
  • Plan For Outlet Mall To Be Delayed

    October 28, 2009

    ROBSTOWN - Nueces County commissioners Wednesday heard a request from Dolphin Ventures for a delay in their proposed outlet mall near Robstown. Nueces County commissioners first voted in November 2007 to sell a 45 acre site to Dolphin Ventures. Dolphin Venture's plan was to build an outlet mall... more »
  • County Jail Slightly Reduces Population

    October 28, 2009

    NUECES COUNTY - The Nueces County Jail hit 98 percent of its capacity Tuesday, but the sheriff's department reduced that number to 94 percent Wednesday. Sheriff's deputies transfered 30 prisoners to the LCS in Robstown Wednesday morning, reducing the jail population to 995 prisoners. In the meantime, county... more »
  • Emergency Landing Near Copano Bay

    October 28, 2009

    REFUGIO COUNTY - The pilot of a small plane made an emergency landing along the far northside of Copano Bay this afternoon. According to The Department of Public Safety, a helicopter pilot found the plane on a gravel road northeast of Bayside, close to the Turtle Pen Flats in... more »
  • Council Hears Columbus Fleet Proposal

    October 27, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The fate of the Columbus ships is still up in the air, but there are some encouraging signs that they might be saved. Members of the Columbus Sailing Association made their pitch to the city council Tuesday on their plans to repair the ships, put them... more »
  • City Council Kills Coliseum Redevelopment Deal

    October 27, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The city council voted 4-3 Tuesday night to end negotiations with San Antonio-based Brass Real Estate over its "Playa Del Mar" concept to redevelop the Memorial Coliseum. The vote was close and there were a lot of sticking points that the two sides just couldn't come... more »
  • Sheriff's Department Makes Plans To Alleviate Jail Overcrowding

    October 27, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Sheriff’s department says that it's crucial something be done about the overcrowding of Nueces County Jail. Currently, there are 1,020 beds in the facility and there are 997 inmates being housed there at this time. This means there are only 23 beds available... more »
  • Mother of Stabbed Baby Speaks Out

    October 27, 2009

    The estranged wife of Tone Johnson the man accused of stabbing his five month old son spoke out today against his actions. 33 year old Johnson, who is behind bars on assault charges, was arrested back in July after police say he stabbed his then five month old son in... more »
  • Medical Examiner I.D.'s Body Found On Northside

    October 27, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The medical examiner's office has identified a man found dead on the Northside of the city Monday as 49-year-old Ralph Carrion. Carrrion died of natural causes, according to the medical examiner's office. Police say a passerby found Carrion's body Monday morning near a building on... more »
  • Candle Sparks Fire In Vacant Home

    October 27, 2009

    Investigators say an early morning house fire in the 1400 block of parker's alley was started by people living in that home illegally. There's no electricity service at the home, so fire investigators say a woman and two men sqautting in the house were using a candle for... more »
  • City Wind Energy Ordinance Passes 1st Reading

    October 27, 2009

    Corpus Christi residents could soon be able to install wind turbines in their yards and on top of their homes or businesses if this revised ordinance passes a second reading next month. It took a subcommittee of planning commission members and wind industry experts six months to come... more »
  • Plane Crash Victim's Cousin Speaks Out

    October 27, 2009

    Family members are having a difficult time dealing with the loss of Paul Mazak and the other passengers aboard the plane that crashed yesterday near Benavides. Mazak's cousin, who lives in Louisiana, was very close with him and he's been sending 6 News emails throughout this tragedy. "You see, my... more »
  • Northside Fire Forces Three People From Home

    October 27, 2009

    A house fire on the city's northside forces three people from their home. Corpus Christi firefighters are still on scene of the fire in the 14-hundred block of Parker's Alley. A woman and two men were home at the time of the fire but everyone made it out safely. It... more »
  • T.V. Repair Shop Burglar Heads To Prison

    October 26, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The man who was shot back in August when he broke into into a T.V. repair shop is heading to prison. Lupe Molina entered a guilty plea Monday morning and was sentenced to 15 years in prison. Molina pleaded guilty to one count of burglary and... more »
  • Attorneys Still Working On Bonilla's Plea Bargain

    October 26, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - There is new information concerning the criminal case against former Attorney David Bonilla, who's charged with one count of theft and six counts of missappropriating his clients' property. District Attorney Carlos Valdez said that both sides are working on a plea bargain, but a final agreement... more »
  • Fallen Utility Poles Crash Onto Cars

    October 26, 2009

    FLOUR BLUFF - High winds snapped five utility poles along the SPID access road at Flour Bluff Drive and two of the poles fell on several vehicles, leaving three people trapped inside them. Due to the live wires, firefighters and police couldn't pull them out of the vehicles until... more »
  • Truck Carrying Dynamite Collides With SUV

    October 26, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Monday's rainy weather caused flooding, power outages and a lot of accidents. One accident on westbound SPID near Weber led to a call for the police bomb squad. Apparently, a truck from a gas well service carrying some dynamite crashed into a Ford Expedition because... more »
  • Straight Winds Damage Fish Bait Store

    October 26, 2009

    ARANSAS PASS - Heavy winds on Sunday caused some major damage to a popular bait stand in Aransas Pass. The owners of the Fin and Feather are trying to figure out how to pay for the damage and how to keep looters out. All of the damage is going... more »
  • No Survivors in Duval County Plane Crash

    October 26, 2009

    A plane crash Monday in Duval County killed all four people onboard. Authorities say weather is most likely to blame, but have yet to release the names of all those onboard or determine the official cause. However, 6 News has confirmed that the owner and pilot of... more »
  • Graffiti Task Force Initiative

    October 26, 2009

    The Nueces County Sheriff’s Department joins with the Corpus Christi Police Department to get rid of graffiti. On Monday, county trustee inmates got a quick lesson on removing the illegal tagging. They met with city employees this morning at John Jones Park to clean off dozens of tagged signs. Officer... more »
  • Police Seize Guns, Drugs From Home Play Video

    October 15, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police uncover a small arsenal and a large amount of drugs after raiding a home in the Molina neighborhood. Officers found two semi-automatic assault rifles and a 9 millimeter handgun inside the home on the 1100 block of Lolita. They also seized a safe that contained some... more »
  • Man Pleads Guilty In Child Porn Case

    October 15, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A naval criminal investigation that was carried out in Corpus Christi and Iraq has led to a guilty plea on child pornography charges. Michael Anthony Grabar, 44, pleaded guilty in a Houston federal court to charges of possessing child porn. Grabar was a civilian fork lift operator... more »
  • Teen Accused Of Stabbing Another Teen Over iPod Play Video

    October 14, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A 17-year-old boy is accused of stabbing his 15-year-old friend over an iPod. The suspect was arrested at home in the 4800 block of Kendall around 9 p.m. The 15-year-old walked home after he was stabbed once in the chest. According to police, he and his 17-year-old... more »
  • Appraisal District Makes Pitch To County Commissioners Play Video

    October 14, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A representative from the Nueces County Tax Appraisal District appeared before Nueces County Commissioners Wednesday to make a pitch for a new multi-million dollar building and commissioners gave him a thumbs down. In a unanimous vote, Nueces County commissioners voted not to support the appraisal district's proposal... more »
  • Taft City Manager Fired Play Video

    October 14, 2009

    TAFT - Taft City Manager Florencio Sauceda has been fired. Sauceda had been on paid leave for the past month because of an investigation by Texas Rangers into his actions in office. He had also come under fire earlier this year over a rap video that was filmed in Taft... more »
  • Man Stabbed, Robbed For Cigarette Play Video

    October 14, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police are looking for two men who stabbed a homeless guy because he wouldn't give them a cigarette. The victim, 41-year-old Jose Luis Gonzalez, said he was sitting and smoking in a store parking lot on Leopard Street when the men walked up and asked for a... more »
  • Tagger Sentenced To Prison Play Video

    October 14, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - One of four men accused of causing thousands of dollars in graffiti damages pleaded guilty Wednesday. Robert Guerra, 21, entered his plea before Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos Wednesday afternoon and she sentenced him to a year in prison. Guerra and the other defendants are accused of making... more »
  • Red Tide Moving Up The Coast Play Video

    October 14, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The red tide is not only at Padre Island National Seashore but is also being detected north of Corpus Christi. The red algae bloom was first spotted last week down along South Padre Island. Over the weekend, it moved north, showing up along Padre Island National Seashore,... more »
  • Police Chief Sets Up New Ways To Fight Crime Play Video

    October 14, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The police department is making crime solving more interactive. Corpus Christi Police Chief Troy Riggs has put a new system in place that will make the public more aware of what's going on a lot faster. Riggs said some major changes need to happen to keep citizens... more »
  • Stolen Phones To Be Returned Play Video

    October 14, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police said the 30 phones stolen from a local T-Mobile store earlier this month are worth close to $109,000 and will be returned to the store this week. The phones were stolen from the T-Mobile store at Ayers Plaza back on Sept. 4. The thieves broke their... more »
  • Family Suing The City

    October 13, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The attorney representing a family of a Sinton man who was killed by a Corpus Christi police officer is expected to take depositions from witnesses Wednesday. Sylvester Villasana, 28, was shot and killed last May near Port and Ayers after he led police on a chase. Police... more »
  • More Water Main Breaks Play Video

    October 13, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Since a water main break reported on Laredo and 19th streets Monday, city water crews have had their hands full with a rash of similar calls across the city. One of the latest is just a few blocks away from Monday's water main break. The break at... more »
  • Red Tide Outbreak At Padre National Seashore Play Video

    October 13, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - There is an outbreak of red tide at Padre Island National Seashore and park officials have put out an advisory Tuesday to warn visitors about the algae bloom. Padre Island National Seashore officials started noticing the problem Friday, but it got worse over the weekend. Warm temperatures... more »
  • Port OKs Purchasing Two More Police Patrol Boats Play Video

    October 13, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Corpus Christi Port Commissioners have approved the purchase of two all-weather, police patrol boats. The Corpus Christi Port is the fifth largest port in the United States and it's a crucial source for oil and revenue for the state, not to mention a place where a lot... more »
  • Abused Baby Buried Play Video

    October 13, 2009

    ROCKPORT - A funeral service was held Tuesday for a Rockport area toddler who was found dead at his home last week. Family and friends of 20-month-old Riley Tidwell gathered for the service at Cage Mills Funeral Home. He was then buried at Memory Gardens on Old Brownsville Road. An... more »
  • Motorcyclist In Critical Condition After Hitting Median Play Video

    October 13, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A motorcyclist is hospitalized in critical condition after being thrown from his bike. The accident happened around 10:00 p.m. Monday night. Corpus Christi police told KRIS 6 News the man, who was said to be in his late 40's or early 50's, was pulling out of the... more »
  • Man Hit And Killed Trying To Run Across The Crosstown Expressway Play Video

    October 13, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A man died after being hit by a car on the Crosstown Expressway late Monday night. Corpus Christi police told KRIS 6 News the man was running from the northbound to the southbound lane to cross the highway when he was hit between Baldwin and Port. The... more »
  • Swine Flu Vaccine Not In Yet Play Video

    October 12, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The hundreds of parents who have pre registered the kids to get the swine flu vaccine will have to wait longer than expected. On Monday, city/county health officials announced that the vaccines still hadn't arrived. KRIS 6 News spoke with one parent who was able to sign... more »
  • City Crews Working On Massive Water Main Break Play Video

    October 12, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A massive water main break at Laredo and 19th streets has forced at least one business to shut down. The break happened around 3 p.m. Monday afternoon, when a 10 inch cast iron water main underneath Laredo Street simply blew. It sent torrents of water gushing up... more »
  • Mother Still Denied Visitation Rights Play Video

    October 12, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The mother of a three-month-old boy who was bitten in the face while in foster care is once again being denied visitation rights. Last year, CPS took custody of Stephanie Perez and Johnny Montalvo's three children after Perez tested positive for cocaine while she was pregnant. There... more »
  • More Surveillance Evidence Released, More Arrests Made Play Video

    October 12, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The police department has recently started releasing a lot more surveillance images lately because the pictures are helping them close cases a lot faster. "You can always describe someone. You can always try to get some type of sketch or artist rendering of an individual, but until... more »
  • Police Search For Man Accused Of Beating Wife With 2X4

    October 12, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Corpus Christi police are looking for a man accused of beating his ex-wife with a nail-studded 2X4 about three weeks ago. The woman is now on a ventilator in serious condition. She waited until last week to seek medical attention. Nurses said when she showed up to... more »
  • Mother To Testify Against Man Accused Of Murdering Her Daughter Play Video

    October 12, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A Corpus Christi woman is getting ready to head to Houston to testify against the man accused of murdering her daughter. It's been more than a year now since Danielle Vargas was murdered. Vilma Garcia said her daughter had moved to Houston to get away from her... more »
  • Man Pleads Guilty To Injuring Child

    October 12, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A man accused of injuring a child by dipping the boy in hot water in April plead guilty Friday. The court assessed 19-year-old Carlos Lopez's punishment at seven years in jail. He is getting 185 days credit for time that he has served. The 20-month-old baby suffered... more »
  • Abandoned Baby Placed In Foster Home

    October 12, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The newborn baby boy that was abandoned outside a medical office on South Alameda last week has been placed in a foster home, according to Child Protective Services. The newborn, known as Ian Michael, was released from Driscoll Children's Hospital Saturday afternoon. CPS officials said tests showed... more »
  • Man Arrested With Drugs After Screaming, Beating Walls Play Video

    October 12, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A man whose arrest on drug charges Sunday was caught on camera and has been released on bond. Roy Sauceda, 46, was arrested after police kicked in his door and found drugs, drug paraphernalia and methamphetamine's in his home. The drug bust happened Sunday morning in the... more »
  • Elderly Couple Drives Through HEB Deli Play Video

    October 12, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - An elderly couple's trip to a local HEB turned into a frightening experience for them and people inside the store. The elderly woman accidentally drove into the wall of the HEB store on Alameda and Robert and crashed all the way into the deli area. There was... more »
  • Thieves Ransack Vitamin Store Twice Play Video

    October 12, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Thieves ransacked a Corpus Christi vitamin store for the second time in as little as a week. Late Sunday night, crooks smashed the glass on the front door to get into Aqui Es, herbal vitamin and energy product store. Police say the owner had stopped by the... more »
  • College Biology Students Spend Week At Sea Play Video

    October 11, 2009

    CORPUS CHRSITI - Biology students from Texas A&M-Corpus Christi departed from Port Aransas Sunday to spend a week at sea studying the banks of South Texas. 16 students sailed out of Port Aransas on the research vessel Manta to embark on an adventure with the Harte Research Institute. "They're students... more »
  • Thousands Join Together For Fight Against Diabetes Play Video

    October 10, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The American Diabetes Association held its "Step Out to Fight Diabetes" Saturday and the theme for this year was dancing through downtown. While people were out enjoying themselves, they never seemed to forget the day's purpose. Despite the cloudy weather, thousands lined the streets Saturday to walk... more »
  • Massive Spill Takes Place Near Ingleside

    October 9, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - There's been a massive spill of waste water near Ingleside. The San Patricio Municipal Water Dstrict said about $3 million gallons of what they classified as domestic reuse water spilled because of an improperly operated valve. The spill was discovered Thursday morning and affected a 41-acre rural... more »
  • Swine Flu Shot Registration Takes Place Play Video

    October 9, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Swine flu shot registration began at 8 a.m. Friday morning at the health department, but the line for people who wanted one of the 500 registration forms started much earlier. The line started forming around 4:30 a.m. Friday morning. Hundreds of people have been sick with the... more »
  • Three Arrested In Connection To Death Of 20-month-old

    October 9, 2009

    ROCKPORT - Three people have been arrested by Aransas County Sheriff's Deputies on charges of injury to a child. The charges are related to the death of a 20-month-old boy. The boy's mother, 27-year-old Tanya Tidwell, her boyfriend 22-year-old Zachary Romero and a friend identified as Richard Garcia were arrested... more »
  • Fire Destroys Eight Port A Homes Play Video

    October 9, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Port Aransas residents woke up to an inferno at the Port Aransas Marina Association Housing Complex around 3 a.m. Friday. Fire crews from eight different cities worked alongside Port Aransas firefighters to get the massive blaze under control. They're still picking up the pieces and the fire... more »
  • Man Leads Police On Pursuit Play Video

    October 8, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police said a Hispanic man in his 20s is behind bars after causing some major chaos on the city's Southside Thursday afternoon. The chase began at Weber and Holly, wound through the neighborhood there, and then ended a few minutes later at Del Starr and Holly. Moments... more »
  • Swine Flu Cases Double Play Video

    October 8, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The man who died of swine flu last Friday has been identified as 58-year-old Irving Neal Range of Rockport. Health officials said Range got pneumonia as a result of the swine flu and died from the illness last Friday. Doctors said they don't believe Range had any... more »
  • Judge Denies Lower Bond For Woman Who Smashed SUV Into Man Play Video

    October 8, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The woman who backed her SUV into a 44-year-old man was in court Thursday with hopes of getting her $50,000 bond reduced. Herlinda Rodriguez has been in jail since her arrest on Sept. 25. Police said she's the woman who was driving the SUV Sept. 18 that... more »
  • Police Looking For Drive-By Shooting Gunman

    October 8, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police are still looking for the gunman involved in a drive-by shooting Wednesday night. The victim, Enrique Escamilla, told police he was walking along the 1400 block of Arlington Wednesday night around 9 p.m. when a car pulled up alongside. The driver fired several shots at Escamilla... more »
  • Church Assault Suspect In Court

    October 8, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A man that is accused of trying to rape an elderly woman inside a Southside church last month appeared before in court Thursday. During a brief court appearance Thursday morning, a lawyer for Frederick Anderson requested a mental evaluation for Anderson. Anderson's lawyer entered a not guilty... more »
  • Police Release Surveillance Video Of Thieves Play Video

    October 7, 2009

    CORPUS CHRSITI - Police hope surveillance videos will lead to arrests in some theft cases. Some newly released video was shot at the Southside Animal Hospital in the 7000 block of SPID. The video shows two men smashing the front window back on Aug. 26. They took $20 from the... more »
  • Man Shot During Drive-By Shooting Play Video

    October 7, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A drive-by shooting took place Wednesday night around 8:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of Arlington near the east campus of Del Mar College. Police are now searching for the suspects who shot a man three times. More information will be added when it becomes available. more »
  • Local Man Dies From Swine Flu

    October 7, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Local health officials said a man died Friday as a result of the swine flu virus. The man's death is the seventh swine flu death to be confirmed this year and the third death in just over a week. There is no information being released about the... more »
  • Bond Set For Murder Suspect Play Video

    October 7, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Bond was set Wednesday morning for the Calallen man accused of beating his father to death. Christopher Botello, 23, is facing a murder charge for the death of his father, Juan Botello, 58. At a brief hearing Wednesday, a judge set bond for Christopher at $200,000. Witnesses... more »
  • Border Patrol Seizes Over $1.5 Million Of Heroin Play Video

    October 7, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Border Patrol agents at the Sarita Checkpoint have seized more than $1.5 million worth of Heroin in two separate incidents. The first bust happened early Saturday when agents found a package of Heroin strapped to the body of a woman who was traveling in a car. The... more »
  • Several Taft City Employees Laid Off Play Video

    October 7, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Two police officers, several public works employees and one city hall worker were laid off in the City of Taft last week. After several attempts by 6 News to figure out why, no city official seemed to have the answer. 6 News tried to confirm what was... more »
  • Police Seize Cash, Property From Suspected Drug Dealer's Home Play Video

    October 7, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police seized a huge amount of cash and property from a suspected drug house on the Southside. Police said the suspect is believed to be dealing large amounts of drugs in town. His home on the 4000 block of Oak Bay Drive was raided Tuesday evening around... more »
  • Woman Paralyzed By Ex-Boyfriend Back In Hospital Play Video

    October 7, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A woman who was paralyzed after she was thrown off a balcony by her ex-boyfriend more than eight years ago is back in the hospital. On Dec. 30, 2000, Kelley Knight and her ex-boyfriend, Darcy De Pena, were at a home near the Rincon Channel when they... more »
  • Testimony Begins In Alice Child Abuse Case Play Video

    October 7, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Testimony is expected to begin Thursday in Jim Wells County in Samantha Carr's trial. The Alice woman is charged with injury to a child in what police said is one of the worst cases of child abuse they've seen. Carr was arrested in March after her 3-year-old... more »
  • Judge Denies New Trial For Man Accused Of Injuring A 22-month-old Play Video

    October 7, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A man convicted of severely injuring his girlfriend's 22-month-old daughter was denied his request for a new trial. Anthony Samora turned down a plea deal that would have given him 25 years in prison in July for allegedly bruising 22-month-old Briana Williams all over her body and... more »