News Archive - February 2010

  • Driver Survives Crash, But Facing Charges Play Video

    March 1, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A man who crashed his vehicle into a guardrail on Shoreline Drive over the weekend causing quite the accident is behind bars. The incident happened at the Holiday Inn on Shoreline Dr. Saturday evening. Police say the driver, Scott Howden, 28, was speeding down Shoreline,... more »
  • Possible Lesser Charges in Capital Murder Trial Play Video

    March 1, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Judge Sandra Watts is reading the list of charges against Daniel Lopez to the jury. Lopez faces one count of capital murder for killing Lt. Stuart Alexander while evading police on March 11, 2009. He also faces six counts of attempted capital murder for hitting or almost... more »
  • Defense Rests, Lopez Does Not Take Stand

    March 1, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The capital murder trial for Daniel Lopez continues Monday morning. Lopez is accused of killing Lt. Stuart Alexander March 11, 2009 during a police chase. Lt. Alexander was laying out spike strips to stop Lopez when the defendant hit the officer with his SUV. This is the... more »
  • Political Dispute Stems From Typo

    February 28, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - It would appear that a heated campaign issue between Juan Reyna and Clarissa Gonzalez, may have all stemmed from a simple misprint. For the past few days, the two candidates have been at odds over an article in "La Politica" magazine. The article says that Clarissa Gonzalez... more »
  • Man Stabbed Twice, No Sign of Attacker

    February 28, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- Police were called out to a stabbing early Sunday morning, but say when they arrived on the scene they started having problems with the victim. It happened on the 3000 block of Concord. Police say the man was stabbed twice in the back and had cuts... more »
  • Car Bursts into Flames After Major Accident

    February 28, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- Police say five people involved in a major accident early Sunday morning are lucky to have walked away with minor injuries. It happened on Weber and SPID. Police say when they arrived on the scene one vehicle was completely engulfed in flames. They say it started... more »
  • Pedestrian Severely Injured After Hit By Truck

    February 28, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A man is in critical condition after being hit by a truck at 3 a.m. Sunday. It happened on the 900 block of Laredo near Staples, and police say the accident might have been caused by a lack of lighting on the streets. "It's dark right... more »
  • Driver Ends Up In Back Seat After Wreck Play Video

    February 27, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A man in his 30's has been taken to the hospital after a police say he lost control of his PT Cruiser and crashed it into a guard rail on Ocean Dr. Police say the man was speeding down Ocean Dr. near Morgan right before Buford when... more »
  • NBA Player Arrested for Sex Ring, Attorney Speaks Out Play Video

    February 27, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- The attorney of a man arrested in connection with a local sex trafficking ring is speaking out. Alvin Robertson a former San Antonio spurs guard was arrested yesterday in Bentonville, Arkansas on suspicion of being involved in the same sex trafficking ring as another suspect Leslie... more »
  • Warm Sunday Rain Monday

    February 27, 2010

    We're looking at another fantastic weekend in the Coastal Bend. Saturday's highs reached the upper 60's - lower 70's under beautiful sunny skies. Sunday will be more of the same, but with a slight twist. We'll start off Sunday morning with beautiful sunny skies again; afternoon highs will reach right... more »
  • Man Stabbed Three Times Play Video

    February 27, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- One might not consider four o'clock in the morning a good time for a stroll, but police say that's why they were called out to Ayers and Tarlton Friday night, after a man was attacked. According to police, after drinking with friends, the victim and his... more »
  • Junior League Organizes Rummage Sale Play Video

    February 27, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Junior League raised thousands of dollars Saturday afternoon by putting on a rummage sale at King High School. Over the last several months, the League has collected items from all over the community. Whatever items weren't sold at the sale will be donated to the Good... more »
  • Fallen Officers Honored At Fundraiser Play Video

    February 27, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Two local police officers who lost their lives in the line of duty were honored Saturday at the 2nd Annual Fallen Police Officers Fundraiser. Officer Mathew Thebeau and Lt. Stuart Alexander were remembered at the Police Officers Association. Their families received gifts and support from the community.... more »
  • Vandals Target Home Play Video

    February 27, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Some northside homeowners were caught by surprised when they realized their home had been vandalized. Around 9:30 p.m. Thursday night, the homeowners say they heard a loud knock on their window. When they went outside their home was covered in flour, eggs and graffiti. The... more »
  • Attempted Home Invasion Play Video

    February 27, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police are looking for two men who are responsible for an attempted home invasion Friday morning. Police say two Hispanic men about 20 years old knocked on the back door of a house in the 300 block of 17th street. When a woman answered the suspects showed... more »
  • Weekend Forecast-Good And Bad

    February 27, 2010

    High pressure will settle over the area Saturday bringing gorgeous weather. As the high moves east and a storm system moves in from the northwest, winds and then clouds will increase rapidly on Sunday making Saturday the best day of the weekend for outdoor activities. We will see some rain... more »
  • New Driver License Laws Start Monday Play Video

    February 26, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Well if going to the DMV wasn't already tricky enough; get ready to learn a whole new set of rules. Driver license applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 must complete an approved driver education course to become a licensed driver in Texas. The... more »
  • Fire Started by Barbecue Pit Play Video

    February 26, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- A Westside family woke up early Friday morning to find their house on fire. They believe it started after a family cook out. The family says they barbecued Friday night and put the grill back in the garage after they thought all of the coals had... more »
  • Lopez Letter Read In Court Play Video

    February 26, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- We have continuing coverage on the capital murder trial of Daniel Lopez who's accused of deliberately hitting and killing a Corpus Christi police officer during a high speed chase. Lt. Stuart Alexander was laying out stop sticks at the Agnes exit off NPID last year when... more »
  • Joint DPS / CCPD Narcotics Investigation Nets Large Cache of Drugs, Guns, and Cash

    February 26, 2010

    From the Corpus Christi Police Department CORPUS CHRISTI - On Thursday, 2/25/2010, a joint investigation led by Texas DPS Narcotics observed vehicles leaving a residence at 1201 Calle San Marcos. The vehicles were stopped and found to contain over eighty (80) pounds of marijuana (combined total). A... more »
  • Micah Spanutius Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison Play Video

    February 26, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - We have some breaking news out of the Nueces County Courthouse, where a jury has just sentenced a local man to 30 years in prison for the murder of a member of the Coast Guard. Prosecutors say Micah Spanutius killed Amy Ignatowski in her Candlewood Apartment... more »
  • Taggers Leave Vulgar Graffiti Across From Elementary School

    February 26, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Home owners on Hampshire Road were surprised when they caught taggers in the act of vandalizing their house. According to the residents at around 9:30 last night they heard a loud knock on their window, when they went outside to check out the noise they were... more »
  • 'El Defenzor' Staff Continues Receiving City Violations Play Video

    February 26, 2010

    TAFT - The fight between the newspaper "El Defenzor" and city officials continues as staff members with the paper say they are still receiving citations from the city police. In late January, the Taft city council approved a ordinance that prohibits leaving flyers or handouts in residents yards or... more »
  • Woman Surprised By Afternoon Home Invasion

    February 26, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Earlier today police responded to a home invasion at the 300 block of 17th street in Corpus Christi. Police say that around noon today two Hispanic males between the ages of 17 and 20 knocked on the back door of the house at 305 17th Street.... more »
  • Commissioners Court Near Completion

    February 26, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The renovation of the Nueces County Commissioners Court is nearly finished. The $150,000 project got underway in January. Some of the improvements include more seating for staff members, 40-inch television screens, new cameras, new microphones and a new sound system. A county spokesman says the work... more »
  • Man Charged in Chase Play Video

    February 26, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A Corpus Christi man is in a lot of trouble after leading police on a car chase last night. Police say 42-year-old Arthur Garcia sped away when an officer tried to pull him over last night near South Gate and Ayers. Officers say he raced through... more »
  • Former NBA Star Arrested For Sex Trafficking Play Video

    February 26, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Former NBA All-Star Alvin Robertson was charged with sexual assault of a child as well as trafficking a minor for purposes of performing sexual acts. Friday evening, Robertson was arrested by police in Bentonville, Arkansas. It has been confirmed that he was scheduled to host a... more »
  • Detective Testifies In Lopez Trial Play Video

    February 26, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- Testimony for the prosecution continues this afternoon for the capital murder trial of Daniel Lopez. He's accused of intentionally running over Lt. Stuart Alexander during a high speed chase last year. 3:41 p.m. -- Detective says he assisted in locating drugs in the suspect's vehicle... more »
  • Micah Spanutius Found Guilty Of Murder Play Video

    February 26, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - We have some breaking news out of the Nueces County Courthouse, where a jury has just found a local man guilty in the murder of a member of the Coast Guard. Prosecutors say Micah Spanutius killed Amy Ignatowski in her Candlewood Apartment after leaving a nearby... more »
  • Unknown Thieves Steal Guns From Man's Car

    February 26, 2010

    From the CCPD Media Briefing CORPUS CHRISTI - A 31-year-old man reported to police he arrived home in the 3100 block of Santa Sofia Street from a shooting range around 7:30 a.m. Thursday morning and left his duffel bag with three automatic handguns inside his car. Unknown suspect(s)... more »
  • Man Arrested On Assault Charges

    February 26, 2010

    From the CCPD Media Briefing CORPUS CHRISTI - A CCPD officer responding to a disturbance in progress call in the 900 block of Behmann Street around 7:30 p.m. Thursday night contacted a 32-year-old woman that reported she was assaulted. She stated that her ex-boyfriend, 32-year-old Eric Hernandez, came... more »
  • Speeding Driver Charged With Third DWI

    February 26, 2010

    From the CCPD Media Briefing CORPUS CHRISTI - A CCPD officer observed a white 2009 Chevrolet Silverado speeding in the 14300 block of IH-37 northbound shortly before 10:00 p.m. Thursday night and conducted a traffic stop. Upon contacting the driver, 51-year-old Warren Harris, the officer found he was... more »
  • Home And Elementary School Tagged

    February 26, 2010

    From the CCPD Media Briefing CORPUS CHRISTI - Two CCPD officers responding to a destruction with spray paint call in the 5700 block of Hampshire shortly after 10:00 p.m. Thursday night contacted a 36-year-old woman that reported her house and car had been vandalized. The offender(s) used pink... more »
  • Officer Injures Ankle During Foot Chase, Makes Arrest Anyway

    February 26, 2010

    From the CCPD Media Briefing CORPUS CHRISTI - Around 10:45 p.m. Thursday night, a CCPD officer observed a blue 1995 Chevrolet Sierra Truck traveling to a stop sign intersection at Brawner Parkway and Ramsey and failing to stop at the stop sign. The officer attempted to conduct a... more »
  • Man Arrested After Rolling His Car On McArdle

    February 26, 2010

    From the CCPD Media Briefing CORPUS CHRISTI - 28-year-old Robert Barrientos was witnessed traveling at a speed of 100 mph west on McArdle around 11:20 p.m. Thursday night when he veered to avoid striking a vehicle exiting a private driveway. Barrientos then lost control of his car and... more »
  • Two Men Beaten Up By Unknown Suspects

    February 26, 2010

    From the CCPD Media Briefing CORPUS CHRISTI - A 31-year-old man told police that three Hispanic men were beating up two other men in the 400 block of Schatzell Street shortly before 2:00 a.m. Friday morning. One of the men, a 30-year-old victim, was found unconscious and bleeding... more »
  • Daniel Lopez Capital Murder Trial Play Video

    February 26, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- Testimony for the prosecution is now underway for the capital murder trial of Daniel Lopez. He's accused of intentionally running over Lt. Stuart Alexander during a high speed chase last year. The hearing on evidence, the prosecution wants included in their case, was postponed till... more »
  • Fifth Day of Capital Murder Trial Gets Underway Play Video

    February 26, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- Daniel Lopez is on trial for capital murder in the death of Lt. Stuart Alexander on March 11th, 2009. Lt. Alexander was setting up spike strips on the Agnes exit off North Padre Island Drive when he was struck by an SUV. Police and prosecutors... more »
  • Vehicle Rollover Play Video

    February 26, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI- A man believed to have had too much to drink is behind bars after rolling his car overnight. Corpus Christi police say the man was leaving a club in the 6300 block of McArdle, when the accident happened just before 11:00PM Thursday night. Witnesses told police... more »
  • Police Officer Injured In Chase Play Video

    February 26, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI- A Corpus Christi police officer is injured during an overnight chase. An officer attempted to stop the driver of a blue truck for a traffic violation at South Gate and Ayers, but the man sped off. The 43-year old driver led officers on a chase through... more »
  • Beautiful, Warmer, & Breezy

    February 26, 2010

    Mostly sunny this afternoon with temperatures near the normal high of 72 and a northwest breezy wind at 15-25mph. Sunny on Saturday and cool with lows in the 40s and highs in the upper 60s. Windy southeast wind 25-35mph with gusts 40-50mph Sunday. Increasing clouds again too Sunday... more »
  • New Information: Documents Allege CCISD Teacher Abuse Play Video

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - There is new information concerning a Woodlawn Elementary School teacher who is accused of verbally and physically abusing special needs children. 6 News has learned that the accused teacher, Sylvia Harding, has resigned from CCISD and that this week the case appeared in front of a... more »
  • Chancellor of A&M System Speaks

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Michael McKinney, Chancellor of the Texas A&M University System, was the guest speaker at a luncheon Thursday at the Solomon Ortiz Center. McKinney was here to talk about the expansion of university programs and how they will benefit this area. But he also spoke about... more »
  • IWA Announces Virtual Library

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Incarnate Word Academy is launching a new virtual library. it's called the Angel eBRARY, and it is being made possible with a generous benefactor who wishes to remain anonymous. School officials describe the eBRARY as 21st century technology, that will allow students 24-hour access to more... more »
  • Backyard Flooding Concerns

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A Corpus Christi man is working with the city to find out what is causing his backyard to flood. Ted Gonzalez says he has lived in his home on 1800 block of Hawthorne for the past 30 years and the backyard never used to flood. Gonzalez... more »
  • Whitecap Construction Delays

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Despite their best efforts Mother Nature will keep city road crews from finishing work on the heavily traveled Whitecap Boulevard in time for spring break. New asphalt cannot be laid unless the road is totally dry and our recent rain has set the project back a few... more »
  • Wild Horse Adoptions

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Bureau of Land Management has more than 75 wild mustangs that need good homes. The horses were rounded up on federal range lands out west, and they are being put up for adoption during a 3-day event at the Nueces County Fairgrounds. The horses were on... more »
  • Second Arrest In Wingstop Robbery Play Video

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A second suspect is now in custody for the robbery of the Wingstop on Wooldridge drive that was caught on surveillance video. 20-year-old Brandon Bryant was accompanied by his attorney when he surrendered at the Nueces County Sheriff's Department Thursday afternoon. Corpus Christi Police detectives questioned... more »
  • Police Raid House Involved In Major Drug Trafficking Play Video

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police conducted a drug raid Thursday afternoon on a house they say was involved in major drug trafficking. It happened on the 1200 block of Calle San Marcos in Corpus Christi. All day Thursday, police watched the residence carefully by surveillance video. "We started early this... more »
  • Daniel Lopez's Brother Testifies Play Video

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- Daniel Lopez's brother, Joe Lopez, also took the stand today. He testified that Daniel didn't want to go back to jail and he would do whatever he could to avoid being arrested. Joee Lopez said his brother called him during the chase and said he... more »
  • Two Officers Who Shot Lopez Take The Stand Play Video

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Witnesses also testified today about what happened after Lt. Stuart Alexander was hit and killed during a high speed chase on March 11 th . Daniel Lopez is on trial for intentionally hitting Lt. Alexander in his SUV on the Agnes Road exit off North Padre... more »
  • Second Suspect in Wing Stop Robbery Surrenders to Police

    February 25, 2010

    From the Corpus Christi Police Department CORPUS CHRISTI - CCPD Robbery Detectives have arrested a second suspect involved in the February 13th Aggravated Robbery of the Wing Stop restaurant in the 6300 block of Wooldridge Road. Early this afternoon, 20-year-old Brandon Bryant, accompanied by his attorney, walked into... more »
  • Officer Held Hand Of Lt. Alexander As He Died Play Video

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Testimony continues today in Daniel Lopez's capital murder trial. He's accused of running over Lt. Stuart Alexander as he set up road spikes during a high speed chase last March. It was emotional testimony from an officer who held Lt. Alexander's hand after he was... more »
  • Officer Who Witnessed Lt. Alexander's Death Takes The Stand Play Video

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Testimony continued today in the Daniel Lopez trial. He's accused of purposely running over Lt. Stuart Alexander during a high speed chase last March. The officer was setting up spike strips on NPID near the Agnes exit ramp when he was hit. Today an... more »
  • Joint DPS/CCPD Narcotics Raid Nets Large Cache of Drugs, Guns, and Cash

    February 25, 2010

    From the Corpus Christi Police Department CORPUS CHRISTI - At approximately 3:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon, Texas DPS Narcotics Investigators together with CCPD Narcotics/Vice officers executed a search warrant in the 1200 block of Calle San Marcos in Corpus Christi. During the search of the residence, officers seized a... more »
  • Whitecap Drive Construction Won't Wrap Up By Spring Break

    February 25, 2010

    PADRE ISLAND - City road crews will "not" have Whitecap Drive finished in time for Spring Break which begins March 15th. Recent rainfall has taken its toll on the resurfacing; new asphalt cannot be laid unless the road is totally dry. The wet conditions have set the project back... more »
  • SPECIAL REPORT: OpenIt! - Does It Work? Play Video

    February 25, 2010

    Time for another edition of Does It Work? This time, Spencer Lubitz tests the OpenIt! The ads claim the device can open everything, from sealed plastic packaging to bottle tops, but Does It Work? We put it to the test in this 6 News special report. ... more »
  • Rollover Accident Near Ramirez Injures Seven

    February 25, 2010

    DUVAL COUNTY - Sheriff's Deputies responded to a rollover accident near Ramirez around 7:00 this morning. Officials say that a pickup with seven people in the back took a curve on state highway 339 too fast, the driver lost control and the truck rolled four times ejecting all of... more »
  • New License Law Goes into Effect on Monday Play Video

    February 25, 2010

    AUSTIN - There's a new state law that will be sending adults to Driver's Ed. Beginning on Monday, drivers licence applicants between the ages of 18 and 24 will be required to complete a Driver's Education course before they can receive their drivers license. Currently, residents over the... more »
  • Coliseum Considered For National Historic Landmark Play Video

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Texas Historical Commission says the coliseum meets the requirements to be designated as a historical landmark. It's more than 50 years old, and served a purpose in the community. Those are just some of the requirements to be on the national list for historical places.... more »
  • 15,000 Blankets Handed Out To Non-Profits And Churches Play Video

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI- 15,000 blankets provided by the Department of Defense will be distributed in South Texas to homeless shelters and organizations on Thursday and Friday. Dr. Roger Knot, who heads the Rising Phoenix Ranch, applied for the grant to secure the 15,000 blankets. Bay Area Fellowship was also instrumental... more »
  • Lopez Family Member and Officers Testify In Capital Murder Trial Play Video

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- Testimony continues this afternoon in the Daniel Lopez capital murder trial. He's accused of intentionally running over Lt. Stuart Alexander, off NPID on the Agnes exit, while he was laying out spike strips on March 11th, 2009. 4:58 pm -- Jury dismissed, testimony will resume... more »
  • Initial Compstat Meeting Identifies Stolen Vehicle Crime Trend

    February 25, 2010

    From the Corpus Christi Police Department CORPUS CHRISTI - Wednesday's initial "CompStat" meeting at the Corpus Christi Police Department has paid immediate dividends with the identification of a troubling crime trend. According to crime stats presented by the Police Department's Auto Theft Task Force, in 23% of all reported... more »
  • Teen Arrested For Burglarizing Home

    February 25, 2010

    From the CCPD Media Briefing CORPUS CHRISTI - A 77-year-old man told police he observed a teenage male enter his neighbor's home through a window in the 1600 block of Palm Drive shortly before 8:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. The man described the offender as wearing a red hooded... more »
  • Nursing Home Evacuated Due To Elevator Fire

    February 25, 2010

    From the CCPD Media Briefing CORPUS CHRISTI - Officers responded to assist the Corpus Christi Fire Department with traffic control and the evacuation of patients from The Palms Nursing Home in the 5700 block of Everhart Road around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. The fire originated at an elevator... more »
  • Homemade Bomb Found In Vacant Lot

    February 25, 2010

    From the CCPD Media Briefing CORPUS CHRISTI - A neighbor reported he heard a loud noise coming from the vacant lot across from his residence in the 4400 block of Mistletoe around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday night and then saw an orange Blazer leaving the area. Officers found the... more »
  • Teen Pistol-Whipped And Shot At By His Uncle

    February 25, 2010

    From the CCPD Media Briefing CORPUS CHRISTI - Officers responding to a disturbance later upgraded to a shooting in the 5000 block of Bromley Drive around 10:40 p.m. Wednesday night contacted an 18-year-old man bleeding from his head behind the left ear. The victim told officers he had... more »
  • Man Arrested For Holding Knife To Woman's Throat

    February 25, 2010

    From the CCPD Media Briefing CORPUS CHRISTI - Two CCPD officers responded to the 900 block of Azalea around 3:00 a.m. Thursday morning for a female being threatened with a knife to her throat. A 40-year-old woman stated that 37-year-old Tony Rodriguez had grabbed her by the hair... more »
  • Woman Refuses DWI Tests Twice After Hit And Run Accident

    February 25, 2010

    From the CCPD Media Briefing CORPUS CHRISTI - Several CCPD officers responded to a hit and run report at Airline and S.P.I.D. around 11:40 p.m. Wednesday night. A DPS trooper finally located and stopped the 2002 Ford Escort after he observed it run a red light and nearly... more »
  • Homemade Bomb Set Off Play Video

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - An explosion from a homemade explosive device rattled a neighborhood near Collier Park Wednesday night. A man who lives on the 4400 block of Mistletoe told police that around 9:30 Wednesday night he heard a loud noise coming from a vacant lot across the street. ... more »
  • Uncle Pistol Whips Nephew Play Video

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police are looking for a man who pistol-whipped his own nephew then fired a shot at him as the 18-year-old ran for his life. Police were called to a home on the 500 block of Bromley around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday for a disturbance. When they... more »
  • Testimony Continues In Lopez Trial

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- Testimony began this morning in the 117th courtroom for the Daniel Lopez capital murder trial. Prosecutors say Lopez intentionally ran over Lt. Stuart Alexander during a pursuit last year, on March 11th. Lt. Alexander was setting up spike strips near the Agnes exit ramp on... more »
  • Day Four In Capital Murder Trial

    February 25, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- Witness testimony will get underway in about ten minutes in the capital murder trial of Daniel Lopez. He's accused of purposely hitting Lt. Stuart Alexander with his SUV during a chase with police last year. Assistant District Attorney Mark Skurka says more officers involved in... more »
  • Beautiful Sunshine and Getting Windy

    February 25, 2010

    After another cold start, it's sunny on Thursday with a windy southeast wind 20-25mph in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 60s today. Mostly cloudy with a weak Pacific front on Friday morning, then mostly sunny in the afternoon. No measurable rain expected with this front. Temperatures... more »
  • Stranger Wanders Into Classroom Play Video

    February 24, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Wynn Seale students were sent home with a letter to their parents informing them about a man, who managed to get into a classroom. School officials say the man wandered into a classroom and started throwing papers around the room. He was arrested by Corpus Christi... more »
  • Driver Crashes Into Tree Play Video

    February 24, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI- A suspected drunk driver repeatedly slams his S-U-V into a tree. The man was arrested Wednesday after he failed a field sobriety test. Police say the driver was headed east in the 48-hundred block of Santa Fe, when he drove his vehicle over the curb and... more »
  • Rain Floods Flour Bluff Apartments Play Video

    February 24, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Tenants at a Flour Bluff Apartment Complex say it's been nearly week since rain-soaked ceilings started falling on their heads, and little has been done about it. The owner of the Las Palmas Apartments on Waldron Road was in the process of repairing the roof, and didn't... more »
  • Legal Action Possible Against City Council Play Video

    February 24, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Despite yesterday's city council vote to demolish Memorial Coliseum, the controversy may not be over yet. Wednesday the local architect behind the open air pavilion proposal says he may sue to keep the wrecking ball away. "They weren't listening... they had their minds made up... more »
  • Officer Takes Stand In Lopez Trial Play Video

    February 24, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- We have continuing coverage of the case against Daniel Lopez who's accused of deliberately hitting and killing a police officer during a chase last March. The first officer to get to the scene, where Lt. Stuart Alexander was hit, was the first to take the stand... more »
  • Public Invited To CCPD Comstat Meetings

    February 24, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Patrol captains and members of the the CCPD command staff met Wednesday afternoon to look at a new crime analysis software program called Comstat. Spearheading the meeting was Uniform Commander Mark Schauer and CCPD police chief Troy Riggs. "We're moving towards the goal of crime reduction.... more »
  • Hit And Run Investigator Testifies In Officer's Murder Trial Play Video

    February 24, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- We continue to cover the capital murder trial of Daniel Lopez. He's charged with hitting and killing Lt. Stuart Alexander by running him down with his SUV during a high speed chase last March. It's day three of testimony in this case. Today, a... more »
  • Second Arrest Made In String Of 25 Burglaries Play Video

    February 24, 2010

    JIM WELLS COUNTY- A second suspect has been arrested in connection to a string of burglaries in Duval and Jim Wells counties. 23-year-old Isauro Franco III faces several counts of burglary. Alice police believe he and several others are behind 25 burglaries at businesses like mechanic shops and restaurants.... more »
  • CCPD Will Allow Residents In Comstat Meetings Play Video

    February 24, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Patrol captains and members of the the CCPD command staff met Wednesday afternoon to look at a new crime analysis software program called Comstat. Spearheading the meeting was Uniform Commander Mark Schauer who got the idea from the New York City Police Department, where it proved... more »
  • Driver Hits Apartment In Portland Play Video

    February 24, 2010

    PORTLAND - Some Portland folks had to board up their apartment Tuesday night after a suspected drunk driver came crashing through a wall. It happened just after 6:00 p.m. at the Bridgepoint Apartments on Lang Road. Police tell us a 22-year-old man was driving through the apartment complex... more »
  • Garcia Denied New Trial Play Video

    February 24, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - District Judge Manuel Banales has denied a motion for a new trial filed by one of the men convicted in a gang-related shooting on Segrest Street back in 2008. An appellate lawyer for 34-year-old Jesse Garcia unsuccessfully argued that his client had ineffective counsel during his... more »
  • Bomb Scare At Texas A&M Kingsville Play Video

    February 24, 2010

    KINGSVILLE - Three buildings on the campus of Texas A&M Kingsville were evacuated Wednesday morning after a student found a bomb threat. The threat was in the form of a note found inside Eckhardt Hall. The student who found it around 10:30 a.m. turned it over to college... more »
  • SPECIAL REPORT: Speed Kills Play Video

    February 24, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- The speed limit along Ocean Drive, near Ropes Park, is 40 miles per hour. Bike rider Steven Oaks says people go much faster than that. He said, "Especially early in the morning, going out to the base some of these guys are doing 75 and... more »
  • CCPD Holds Practice Comstat Meeting

    February 24, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Patrol captains and members of the the CCPD command staff will meet this afternoon to look at a new crime analysis software program called Comstat. Spearheading the meeting will be Patrol Commander Mark Schauer who got the idea from the police department in New York City.... more »
  • Hit and Run Investigator Testifies In Murder Trial

    February 24, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- A hit and run investigator testifies in the murder trial of Daniel Lopez. He's accused of purposely running over Lt. Stuart Alexander during a chase with police last year. 11:55 -- Judge excuses jury for the day. Testimony will begin again Thursday at 8:45 a.m.... more »
  • Tan Pickup Sought In Connection With Auto Burglaries

    February 24, 2010

    From the CCPD Media Briefing CORPUS CHRISTI - A 21-year-old woman told officers that when she looked out her apartment window in the 7200 block of Owen Court shortly before 3:00 a.m. Wednesday morning, she saw the interior lights on inside two different vehicles. A tan Nissan Titan... more »
  • Man Refuses To Leave Restaurant, Gets Arrested

    February 24, 2010

    From the CCPD Media Briefing CORPUS CHRISTI - A CCPD officer responded to a fight at Denny's Restaurant in the 4900 block of S.P.I.D. shortly after 3:30 a.m. Wednesday morning and contacted a CCISD officer, who stated that 28-year-old Eugene L. Rittgers was causing a disturbance with the manager.... more »
  • Consultant Hired To Evaluate City's Health Plan

    February 24, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The city council decided unanimously to hire a health care consultant to see if it's worth starting a clinic for city employees. Tuesday council members approved a $48,000 contract with Crest Benefits Consulting. The firm will look at the city's entire health care plan to see... more »
  • Testimony Continues In David Lopez Murder Trial

    February 24, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- Daniel Lopez is on trial for the murder of Lt. Stuart Alexander. If he's found guilty he'll either face the death penalty or life in prison. Testimony in the trial began this morning when Prosecutor Mark Skurka began questioning an officer involved in the persuit... more »
  • Third Day of Officer Murder Trial

    February 24, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- Day three of the murder trial for Daniel Lopez continues in Sandra Watt's courtroom today. Lopez is accused of purposely running over Corpus Christi Officer Stuart Alexander. Check in with KRISTV.COM for continued coverage of today's testimony. more »
  • Beautiful Sunshine

    February 24, 2010

    After a cold start this morning, we'll see sunny skies today as dry high pressure moves in. Highs in the upper 50s with a light to moderate wind out of the north just 5-15mph. Mostly sunny on Thursday with breezy southeast wind 15-25mph. Lows in the upper 30s and... more »
  • Bedroom Roof Collapses Under The Elements Play Video

    February 23, 2010

    FLOUR BLUFF - A Flour Bluff family claims all the recent rain caused the roof of their apartment to collapse and what's worse is that the landlord is asking residents to spend the night in their ruined apartments. "All of a sudden water was just everywhere. It's all through the... more »
  • Memorial Coliseum To Be Demolished Play Video

    February 23, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - After years of indecision, City Council finally made a decision on the fate of Memorial Coliseum. Tuesday, the City Council voted 7-2 in favor of demolishing the building entirely. The decision to go ahead with demolition in May ends the debate on whether to redevelop... more »
  • SUV Hits And Shatters Bank Window Play Video

    February 23, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A trip to the bank turned into a trip to the hospital for a woman this afternoon. The woman, who is in her seventies, was trying to park in a handicapped parking spot at the Frost Bank on Everhart and Staples when her foot slipped off... more »
  • Kids Find Mortar Round Play Video

    February 23, 2010

    ROBSTOWN -- Robstown police are trying to figure out how some kids playing in an empty lot came across a mortar round yesterday. The Corpus Christi bomb squad was called out when the kids found the round. The children told their parents, who then called police. It... more »
  • Flight Cancellations At The Airport Play Video

    February 23, 2010

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A second winter storm hit parts of Texas. No snow here in the Coastal Bend, but the winter weather further north has affected flights in and out of Corpus Christi International Airport. Several cancellations and delays are putting travelers behind schedule. A lot of... more »