News Archive - November 2009

  • State Sues Online Retailers Play Video

    November 30, 2009

    AUSTIN - The state has moved forward with legal action against two online retailers for allegedly deceptive practices. "Unfortunately, we have uncovered some wrong doing by some online services that are misleading consumers about the value and bargain that they think they are getting," said Texas Attorney General Gregg Abbott.... more »
  • Man Robs Dollar General Play Video

    November 30, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police are still looking for the man who robbed a Dollar General store in the same shopping center where a missing man's car was found Monday. However, police are not saying yet if there's a connection. The suspect walked onto the store Saturday and picked... more »
  • Man Stabbed In Domestic Violence Play Video

    November 30, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A man was stabbed during a domestic dispute at a mobile home park this afternoon. The victim fled the scene after he was stabbed and police found him at I-37 and McKenzie. Officers aren't sure exactly what happened, but say as a result of the... more »
  • Missing Man's Car Found Play Video

    November 30, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Authorities received a tip that led them to the car belonging to an elderly man who had been missing for two weeks before he died at a local hospital. Family members say 78 year old Miguel Bayardo was supposed to drive to Progreso, Mexico on November... more »
  • Cyber Monday Scams Play Video

    November 30, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Retailers hope high holiday sales will continue throughout today for Cyber Monday. A group of businesses organized this day to enhance online shopping, and their bottom lines! And, it seems to have caught on. Analysts predict 100 million Americans will shop on the internet... more »
  • 18-Wheeler Accident Play Video

    November 30, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - NUECES COUNTY - Speeding and wet pavement are blamed for an 18-wheeler accident on Highway 77, between Robstown and Calallen. Officers say it happened about 11:30 a.m., when the driver of the tanker truck hydroplaned on the wet roadway. The rig jackknifed, and ended up... more »
  • Organization Says Human Remains Are Karankawas Play Video

    November 30, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The medical examiners office says it will be studying some ancient human remains found in the 8000 block of Wooldridge. The first human skull was discovered two weeks ago by a father and son flying a kite out in the area. Several days later, another skull and... more »
  • Sparks Fly As Police Chase Suspected Drunk Driver Play Video

    November 30, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A suspected drunk driver led police on a brief chase Monday morning. Just before 1:00 a.m., an officer spotted the driver of a Toyota Camry speeding on the 5000 block of Saratoga Blvd. To make matters worse, one of the car's tires was down to the... more »
  • Holiday Thieves Arrested Play Video

    November 29, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - As the holiday season gets underway, it would seem that Christmas shoppers aren't the only ones looking to find a good deal. Three suspects were arrested Sunday evening after they were spotted breaking into parked cars outside of the Conn's store. Lt. Gary Hill with the... more »
  • Missing Man Dies

    November 29, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - An elderly man who was missing for nearly two weeks, before he was found in the intensive care unit of a local hospital is now dead. Police have confirmed that 78-year old Miguel Bayardo died from his injuries. Investigators are waiting to speak with the medical... more »
  • Man Burned Badly In Explosion

    November 29, 2009

    BENAVIDES - An elderly man is in a San Antonio burn unit tonight after sustaining serious burns when his hunting trailer exploded. Duval County investigators believe the trailer's propane tank caused the early morning explosion at the Baranquito Ranch just south of Benavides near Highway 339. 74-year old Simon Tamez... more »
  • Woman Struck By Car Dies

    November 29, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A Tennessee woman visiting Corpus Christi for the holidays is dead after a police say a man hit her with his car on I-37 early Sunday morning. Police say it all started when a man and a woman got into an argument over an empty tank if... more »
  • Small Child Found Walking Alone Play Video

    November 28, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police are investigating a case of a small child found alone walking around the Arbors Apartment Complex on Saratoga. Officers questioned several residents at the complex but no one knew the child or his parents. Police say the child is now in the custody of Child... more »
  • Police Chase Suspect Found With Drugs

    November 28, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A police chase Friday night ends with a suspected drug dealer being arrested on the city's southside. It all started when officers spotted a red car speeding on Cimarron near Yorktown. Officers tried to pull the driver over but he continued south on Cimarron. Police... more »
  • Teens Arrested

    November 28, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police say two teenage boys were arrested early Saturday morning after they were caught breaking into a house. Officers saw the pair running from a home in the 5800block of Skylark. Authorities arrested 17-year old Mickey Valdez and 16-year old Julian Valdez following a brief foot... more »
  • Memorial Pow Wow

    November 28, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A special Thanksgiving Memorial Pow Wow was held over at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History. Native Americans from all over the state were dressed in traditional clothing for Saturday's Inter-Tribal event. The Pow Wow featured more than 40 dancers representing different dancing styles... more »
  • Families Begin Searching For The Perfect Christmas Tree Play Video

    November 27, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Even though it's only the day after Thanksgiving, tents selling Christmas trees are up all over the city. The Holiday Hills tent located at Staples and McArdle has been very busy with crowds of people all wanting to buy their Christmas tree. From the classic... more »
  • Water Main Break Causes Several Problems Play Video

    November 27, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A water main break on 1100 block of Salem Drive led to a huge geyser and some unhappy residents near McArdle Road between the two malls. City crews are still there trying to repair it. The six inch main broke sometime Friday evening and has caused... more »
  • Airport Expansion Project Begins Play Video

    November 27, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The holiday season is the busiest time of the year at the Corpus Christi International Airport. People doing travelling may have noticed some work being done in the terminal and on the runways. As holiday travelers return home from family visits, the Corpus Christi International Airport... more »
  • More Police Presence At Major Shopping Centers Play Video

    November 27, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Lots of shoppers are out in full force and so are police officers looking for shoplifters, car burglars and crooks. Crowded parking lots are a breeding ground for holiday crime. Shoplifting, auto burglary, auto theft, purse snatching and robbery are the most common crimes committed by those... more »
  • Two Men Rob Hair Salon

    November 27, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police are looking for two men who robbed employees at a Southside hair salon Friday morning. According to police, two Hispanic males wearing ski masks walked into Denise Miller's Salon on Airline Road just after 9: 30 a.m. The armed robbers threatened two female employees... more »
  • Black Friday Shopping Play Video

    November 27, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - It's Black Friday, and you know what that means, thousands of people got up in the middle of the night to wait in line. They're hoping to get their hands on some hot deals. We went to Best Buy and Target this morning to... more »
  • Behind The Scenes Of Black Friday Play Video

    November 26, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The doors have closed, the last customer has left the building, and employees are scrambling to prepare the store for a stampede of epic proportions. All in anticipation of shopper's favorite holiday, Black Friday. The most important task for the employees at Best Buy on SPID... more »
  • Local Agencies Feed Homeless Play Video

    November 26, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The plates were piled high at Loaves and Fishes, part of the Metro Ministries operation on Leopard. About 250 people were served in the first 45 minutes alone, a huge turnout for the kitchen so many of the area's homeless rely on for daily meals. ... more »
  • Thanksgiving Day Stabbing Play Video

    November 26, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- An argument Thursday afternoon over where to eat Thanksgiving dinner led a man to stab his 29 year old girlfriend. It happened at the couple's home at the Willowick apartments. The woman says her 41-year old boyfriend cut her in the hand with a steak knife. She still... more »
  • Hundreds Enjoy Thanksgiving With Local Boys and Girls Club Play Video

    November 26, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Joe Salem Thanksgiving Dinner is an annual tradition for people here in Corpus Christi. This year was the 66th annual event which fed over 1,000 people. Hundreds of people lined up since 8 a.m. to make sure they had a bite to eat. Over... more »
  • Church Burglarized Play Video

    November 26, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- Corpus Christi police are investigating another church burglary not far from where another church was burglarized this past weekend. Police say sometime Wednesday night burglars broke into the Family First Baptist Church on the 1500 block of Morgan. They got in through a rear window and stole a... more »
  • Preparing For A Busy Black Friday Play Video

    November 26, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Black Friday shoppers will be battling for bargains tomorrow and everything from toys to televisions will fly off the shelves. Local retailers are prepared for the big day. Thousands of people will rise and shine early Friday morning after dreaming of the deals they'll soon be... more »
  • Vehicle Accident Near Harbor Bridge Overnight

    November 26, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- An accident slows traffic on the Harbor Bridge overnight. A child and three adults were headed northbound on the Nueces Bay Causeway when police say an elderly woman driving a van hit their Mustang car from behind as they approached the bridge. The impact caused considerable damage to... more »
  • Missing Father Back Home for Holidays Play Video

    November 25, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A man had been missing for almost two weeks after leaving for a day trip to Progresso. Diana Gomez said, "It doesn't seem like it's been two weeks, cause it's just been one day after the other and it's just like. Two weeks that's a long... more »
  • Driver Flips SUV, Four Sent To Hospital

    November 25, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police say speed played a factor in an accident that sent one adult and three children to the hospital Wednesday afternoon. 6 News was told the 22-year-old driver of the SUV was going too fast on County Road 4 near Bishop when he overcorrected and flipped... more »
  • Volunteers Prepare For Annual Joe Salem Thanksgiving Dinner

    November 25, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Volunteers are busy getting everything ready for the 66th Annual Joe Salem Thanksgiving dinner. Earlier Wednesday night they were decorating the Boys and Girls Club on Greenwood, and making sure there'll be plenty to eat Thursday. 6 News was told the volunteers will be out... more »
  • CPL Retail Energy Gives Turkey Baskets

    November 25, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- In preparation for turkey day, CPL Retail Energy provided Thanksgiving baskets to homeowners in the Habitat for Humanity program. Volunteers handed out 34 baskets full of turkey and all the trimmings to the homeowners today at the Habitat for Humanity offices on Bear Lane. The executive director... more »
  • Different Faiths Give Thanks

    November 25, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- Two local churches are joining forces to offer a special Thanksgiving celebration. Congregation Beth Israel and the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepard invited the public to a Thanksgiving service tonight at 7:30 pm at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepard, located at 700 South Upper... more »
  • Local Businessman Uses Deceased Person's Identity Play Video

    November 25, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - According to the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, David Anothony Boen didn't make up his alias, Daniel Caballero. Investigators say he got the name from a man who died in Pinellas County, Florida. The TABC says they speculate he could have gotten it from a cemetery. ... more »
  • Car Wash Camera Theft Suspects

    November 25, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- Corpus Christi police issued arrest warrants late Thursday for two men suspected of stealing video surveillance cameras from a southside car wash. Police say the men videotaped using a ladder to steal those cameras from the Progressive Car Wash at 6821 Everhart were 42 year old Bobby Lee... more »
  • Operation Surfboard Art

    November 25, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Young artists are helping revitalize the downtown area. The City Parks and Recreation Department, hosted Operation Surfboard at the entrance to the old tunnel at La Retama Park, that connects the uptown area to the downtown area. The art project enlisted young artists... more »
  • Illegals Turned Over to Border Patrol

    November 25, 2009

    JIM WELLS COUNTY - Some of the 18 illegal immigrants who plunged off a cliff in Jim Wells County Tuesday night are now in the custody of the Border Patrol. Eleven of them remain in the hospital and two are in critical condition. Authorities say they were on... more »
  • Last Minute Rush Play Video

    November 25, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- Today is one of the busiest days of the year for grocers. Last minute shoppers swarmed the stores stocking up on turkey and all the trimmings. An average of 1,000 people walk through the HEB doors each hour today, so practice patience. Most people... more »
  • Mother Charged With Injury To Child

    November 25, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- A two year old girl is in the ICU at Driscoll Children's Hospital. Her mother, 22 year old Anna Resendez Rodriguez, is charged with injury to a child. Police say Rodriguez injected insulin into her daughter's arm while she was at the hospital last Friday.... more »
  • Search For Robbery Suspect

    November 24, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The search continues for a teen who attacked a Padre Island convenient store clerk during a robbery Saturday morning. Tuesday afternoon Corpus Christi Police released new surveillance video of the suspect walking into the Stripes store on White Cap. The video also shows the suspect with... more »
  • Undetermined Fire

    November 24, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - There is new information concerning the recent fire that left a family of eight homeless. According to fire investigators the official ruling on what started Monday morning's blaze, has been classified as undetermined. Investigators say there was extensive damage to the area where the fire started... more »
  • Truck Goes Over Cliff During Border Patrol Chase

    November 24, 2009

    JIM WELLS COUNTY - A Border Patrol chase ended before it even got started this afternoon in Jim Wells County. Eighteen suspected illegal immigrants were seriously hurt when the truck they were being smuggled in went over a cliff. The white dual-cab truck was completely ripped apart. Officials said... more »
  • Mystery Illness Killing Animals on Padre Island Play Video

    November 24, 2009

    PADRE ISLAND - The National Park Service sent out a warning Tuesday afternoon alerting pet owners to keep their dogs far away from Padre Island National Seashore. Wade Stablein, a biological technician with the National Park Service, strongly recommends people to refrain from bringing their dogs out there because of... more »
  • Invalid Alcohol Permit Could Close Local Restaurant Play Video

    November 24, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - According to Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, Baja Coast Bar and Grill may be forced to close because David Boen obtained the alcohol permit under his assumed name of Daniel Caballero. The TABC confirmed that 52 year old David Anthony Boen used his assumed name of Daniel... more »
  • Mailman Ditches Truck In Dog Attack Play Video

    November 24, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A mail delivery truck wound up in a drainage ditch Tuesday because of a dog attack that happened near the intersection of Shea Parkway and Killarmet. Police say a pack of dogs attacked the mailman as he was making his rounds. He tried to get... more »
  • A Free Volkswagen From Oprah! Play Video

    November 24, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Today, was truly a Red Letter Day for Ada Lopez of Corpus Christi, when she picked up the keys to her brand new, red Volkswagen Routon, and drove it home. Last July, Lopez logged on to Oprah Winfrey's website, and immediately won a brand new Volkswagen. But... more »
  • Shooting Suspect Caught In SA Play Video

    November 24, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- A man wanted for a shooting on Clodah Street has been caught in San Antonio. US Marshals picked up 33-year-old Mario Gonzales in San Antonio without incident. Gonzales is accused in a shooting two weeks ago that left a man in critical condition. The victim, 30-year-old Joshua... more »
  • Mall's New Aquarium Comes With Casualties Play Video

    November 24, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- If you head to La Palmera Mall for a sneak peek at the new 45,000 gallon fish tank, you may notice something is missing. Most of the fish that crews added to the tank on Monday have died. A mall spokesperson says the loss is part of the... more »
  • Time Warner Cable Donates Baskets

    November 24, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- Dozens of South Texas families will enjoy a Thanksgiving feast, thanks to Time Warner Cable. Employees from Time Warner Cable's Volunteer Community Corp dropped off turkey dinner baskets at seven South Texas Child Protective Services offices, to help provide a Thanksgiving Day dinner for some of the many... more »
  • CCPD Holiday Safety Tips Play Video

    November 24, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Christmas bells and families shopping can only mean it's the holidays, but it also means thieves will be looking to get Christmas gifts on your dollar. The CCPD Auto Theft Task Force says shoppers often forget to take extra precaution during the holidays. Lt. Lauren White of... more »
  • CCFD Offers Tips On Using Turkey Fryers

    November 24, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- With the 2009 holiday season here, the Corpus Christi Fire Department wants to remind you about the dangers of using turkey fryers. Tests have shown that the fryers have a high risk of tipping over, overheating or spilling hot oil, all of which can lead to fires, burns... more »
  • Missing Fisherman Found Play Video

    November 24, 2009

    NUECES BAY - A 65 year old fisherman is on dry ground after spending the night inside his boat on the Nueces Bay. Tom Hannaman was found safe and sound early this morning. However, his rescue could've happened a lot sooner if he brought a couple of important... more »
  • Sheriff Presents Scholarship Play Video

    November 24, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A student at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is getting some financial aid from the Texas Sheriff's Association. Nueces County Sheriff Jim Kaelin presented a $500 scholarship check to Clint Johnson this afternoon. Johnson is majoring in Criminal Justice and has one more semester of school. Then, he plans... more »
  • More Officers Out For Black Friday Play Video

    November 24, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The CCPD Auto Theft Task Force is gearing up for Black Friday. The task force says the extra effort is because of so many stores opening up in the wee hours of the morning this year. As usual they'll be looking for stolen vehicles and suspicious activity,... more »
  • Well Known Local Businessman Accused Of Using Different Identity Play Video

    November 23, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A well known businessman, who investigators say, has been living here in Corpus Christi under an assumed name for several decades is under review by DPS. Daniel Caballero Jr. was arrested last week for tampering with government records. The 52 year-old is accused of using... more »
  • Holiday Fire Safety Tips Play Video

    November 23, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- With Thanksgiving just a few days away, Corpus Christi's fire chief wants to remind people how to have a fire-free holiday. Last holiday season, two people died in house fires. This year Chief Andy Cardiel shares some tips to help prevent that from happening again.... more »
  • Police Looking For WIC Break-in Suspects

    November 23, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police are still looking for the suspect who broke into the local WIC office on Horne Rd last week. They released surveillance video Friday that shows a man wearing an orange hoodie kick out the glass in the front door and then head across the office where... more »
  • High Speed Chase Suspect Identified

    November 23, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police have released the name of a man accused of leading officers on a high speed chase over the weekend. 34-year old Joe Tober is charged with assault and evading police. Police were on their way to arrest tober for assault Saturday morning, but he left the... more »
  • Plea Bargain For Man Who Attacked Elderly Woman Play Video

    November 23, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- A man who attacked an elderly woman in September is heading to prison. Frederick Anderson pleaded guilty today to two counts of aggravated sexual assault of an elderly person in exchange for 50 years in prison. In September, he tried to rape a 77-year-old woman at... more »
  • Man Shoves Officer, Is Arrested

    November 23, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A Corpus Christi man faces several charges after he assaulted a police officer in what investigators say was a case of road rage. Police say 36-year old Steven Garcia pointed a gun at another driver on Horne Rd. and was later found at a home on 23rd... more »
  • C.C. Police Looking For Church Burglars

    November 23, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police are investigating a church burglary that happened over the weekend. The Cristalina Baptist Church on 18th street was broken into Saturday night. The pastor tells six news the suspects stole $16,000worth of instruments. Police say they haven't determined if a church burglary in Robstown is connected... more »
  • Police Follow Leads In Stabbing On Westguard St.

    November 23, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police are still looking for a suspect involved in a stabbing this weekend on Westguard St. According to police, the victim's ex-girlfriend showed up at his home Saturday night with her new boyfriend. The two men got into an argument and the 30-year old victim was stabbed... more »
  • Mall Aquarium Gets Fish

    November 23, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The huge aquarium at La Palmera Mall will be ready, when the new food court is opened the day after Thanksgiving. Folks with The Fish Gallery, the Houston company that designed and built the 12-foot high aquarium, were busy stocking it with fish today. The 4,500-gallon acrylic... more »
  • 17 Year Old Hit By Car Expected To Recover

    November 23, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A teenager who was struck by a car when he tried to run across SPID is expected to recover from his injuries. According to police, it happened Sunday night when 17-year old John Nash and a couple of his friends tried to dart across the freeway Near... more »
  • Odem ISD Closed Until Monday

    November 23, 2009

    ODEM - Odem ISD has cancelled classes until Monday. The district says it's due to a broken sewer line that's causing the water at the schools not to run. All students were picked up early Monday. The school district says even though the line should be fixed by tomorrow, they're... more »
  • Robstown Pastor Forgives Burglars Play Video

    November 23, 2009

    ROBSTOWN - Robstown police are investigating a burglary at a Robstown church over the weekend. Sunday morning's service at the Church of Grace Baptist Church in Robstown was bitterweet after burglars broke through the back door, gained access to the sanctuary, then stole $5,000 dollars worth of items. Pastor Chris... more »
  • Nearly All of T-34 Recovered

    November 23, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Navy estimates that 90 percent of the plane that crashed on October 28 near Matagorda Island has now been recovered from the bottom of the Gulf. The two pilots onboard, Lt. John Joseph Houston and Lt. Brett Miller, were both killed in the crash. They... more »
  • Family Escapes Fire Play Video

    November 23, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- A fire tore through a Corpus Christi home early this morning, destroying everything in its path. Eight people were sleeping inside, but luckily they all made it out safely. The Sanchez family rented the home in the 1400 block of Hancock, but now they're... more »
  • Breakin Causes Big Damage

    November 22, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A local restaurant owner is cleaning up after thieves break in to his business overnight. Mitchell Hamauei, owner of Aladdin's Restaraunt has boarded up the front door after burglars smashed through the glass. Finding no money in the register, the thieves instead took framed restaurant licenses... more »
  • Church Silenced by Burglary

    November 22, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The Cristalina Baptist Church on 18th Street was broken into late Saturday night. The pastor told us that the suspects, broke padlocks, pried open doors, and smashed windows to enter the church. "Well, someone perpertrated through this window here and stole a lot of equipment," said Pastor... more »
  • Teen Hit While Running Across Freeway

    November 22, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A 17-year old man who darted across S-P-I-D was rushed to the hospital. Police say just after six Sunday night the 17-year old and a couple of his friends tried to run across the freeway. The teen was struck by a Cadillac. The driver told police... more »
  • Road Rage Suspect Assaults Officer

    November 22, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A local man accused of being involved in a Road Rage incident has been arrested for assaulting a Corpus Christi police officer. According to police, the suspect, 36-year old Steven Garcia pointed a gun at another driver in a suspect road rage incident on the 23-hundred block... more »
  • Local Man Arrested After Leading Police on a Chase

    November 22, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A local man is behind bars after trying to outrun police. Officers say 39-year old Albert Elizalde was driving wrecklessly down Columbia Street around 10:30 last night. When officers tried to stop him, he ran a stop sign and led them on a short chase. He... more »
  • Westguard St. Stabbing

    November 22, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - An argument led to a stabbing on Westguard Street last night. One man is in the hospital. Police say his attacker is his ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend. According to police, the victim's ex-girlfriend showed up at his home on the 29-hundred block of Westguard just before ten last... more »
  • 17 Yr. Old Hit by Car on S.P.I.D.

    November 22, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A 17-year old man who darted across S.P.I.D. has been rushed to the hospital this evening. Police say just after 6 o'clock this evening the 17-year old and a couple of his friends tried to run across the freeway near the Ayers ramp. The teen was struck... more »
  • Taft Family Loses Home In Fire Play Video

    November 22, 2009

    TAFT - A house fire just outside of Taft has left a family homeless this Thanksgiving. The Longoria family says an electrical fire ripped through their home Friday night. The fire destroyed all of the family's photos, furniture, clothing, electronics, the interior and exterior of the home. None of the... more »
  • Local Attorney Thomas J. Henry Gives Away Turkeys

    November 22, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Thousands of Corpus Christi families will now have a turkey for Thanksgiving thanks to local attorney Thomas J. Henry. In an annual tradition, Henry gave away thousands of turkeys to local residents. In addition to the turkey giveaway, there was also a petting zoo, cotton candy and... more »
  • Business Owners Hit by Spree of Break-ins Play Video

    November 21, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police say three Southside businesses were broken into. A burglar busted into a tuxedo shop, a pet store on Kostoryz and a hair salon on Weber. Owners of those businesses who say they're having to pay a great deal of money to clean the mess the burglar... more »
  • Man Leades Police on Highspeed Chase Play Video

    November 21, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police had their work cut out for them early Saturday morning after they chased a man suspected of assault, all over town. Officers had been called out to a home at Airline and Birmingham, where a man had assaulted his girlfriend. But when they arrived, the suspect... more »
  • TAMU-CC Creates New Habitat for Humanity Chapter

    November 21, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Students at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi have started a new chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Students were out Saturday morning working on their first project, a home on the 700 block of 10th Street. The students say they're excited and hope to have the house finished... more »
  • Local Troops Honored

    November 21, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A special ceremony was held today to honor a group of local soldiers who have just returned from Iraq. The Army's 211th Regional Support Group left for overseas duty in January to help operate a base in Iraq. They arrived yesterday afternoon. Family and friends gathered... more »
  • Rollover Accident Sends Man to Hospital

    November 21, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A rollover accident has sent one man to the hospital. According to the Corpus Christi Police Department, two men were driving a truck just before 7:30 p.m. Police say the driver was going too fast. When the driver took the turn, he lost control of the... more »
  • King Ranch Breakfast

    November 21, 2009

    KINGSVILLE - Thousands of people were up bright and early this morning for the 19th annual Ranch Hand Breakfast at the historic King Ranch. This year's turnout was one of the largest ever. Butch Thompson, The Natural Resources Manager for the ranch, says crews started getting the cooking... more »
  • Animators Competition

    November 20, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - It was a battle of the brains at the 2009 Animators Competition, held tonight at Texas A&M Corpus Christi. Twelve finalists from various high schools competed to create the best animated game or movie, using an editing program called "Scratch." The contests' theme was "winter" and the... more »
  • 18 Wheeler Loses Control

    November 20, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Police say the bad weather and excessive speed were the cause of a major accident. The driver of an 18 wheeler lost control and slammed into a concrete barrier. The cab of the truck landed on top of the barrier, sticking into oncoming traffic. The driver was... more »
  • Major Rain Event From 11/19-11/20

    November 20, 2009

    Lamar - 12.66 Rockport - 11.06 Aransas Pass - 12.75 Normanna - 5.0 Hebbbronville - 1.75 Corpus Christi central city - 4.02 Corpus Christi south side - 4.20 Corpus Christi Airport - 2.09 Corpus Christi southeast - 3.29 Ben Bolt - 1.6 Mathis at the Dam - 4.50 Ingleside On... more »
  • Record Rain Floods Rockport Play Video

    November 20, 2009

    ROCKPORT - Kendra Baird has never experienced serious flooding, but last night she found herself standing in water over a foot deep to just to get into her own house. "It was coming in under the door, and then in my son's bedroom in the back, and then we... more »
  • Troops Return Home Play Video

    November 20, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Sixty-eight soldiers returned to Corpus Christi today after spending nearly a year in Iraq. The Army's 211th Regional Support Group came home to a crowd of cheering family and friends. The soldiers left for Iraq last January to operate a base there. Imelda... more »
  • Rain Disrupts Salvation Army Office Workers Play Video

    November 20, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - Friday's rainy weather disrupted the usual office routine at the Salvation Army offices over on Josephine Street. They had to do their work while covered in plastic. There's been leaking issues in the past, but one of the case workers, Valentin Garcia says it's never gotten... more »
  • Man Gets Busted Stealing Cash From Accident Play Video

    November 20, 2009

    MATHIS - Nickels and quarters went flying as an armored truck rolled off of interstate 37 near Mathis Thursday afternoon. It looked like a treasure hunt as the San Patricio County Sheriffs Department cleaned up the scattered change earlier today. However, the action that took place after the truck... more »
  • Man Arrested For Robbing Local Bank

    November 20, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A bank robber is now behind bars after robbing a local bank. Forty-two year old Fred Simmons, walked into the Wells Fargo on Leopard and Carancahua around 3:30 Thursday afternoon and handed a teller a note demanding cash. Simmons left but was arrested in a matter... more »
  • Forgery Suspect Leads Police In S.P.I.D. Chase

    November 20, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - A man wanted on forgery charges out of San Antonio lead police on a brief chase down S.P.I.D. around noon Friday. Detectives called for additional units to help arrest 44-year old Leonard Ramirez at La Palmera mall. Ramirez jumped behind the wheel of a Ford F-250 pickup... more »
  • John Henry Ramirez In Court

    November 20, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI -- Convicted capital murderer John Henry Ramirez appeared in a Nueces County courtroom today for a pre-trial hearing. Ramirez was sentenced to death in 2008 for the fatal stabbing of Pablo Castro during a robbery. He still faces trial for two other aggravated robbery charges and evading... more »
  • Two Vehicles Crash Causing an S-U-V to Flip Play Video

    November 20, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- Overnight, two drivers were involved in an accident and walk away unharmed. Corpus Christi Police say a woman driving a Toyota Camry slammed into the back of an S-U-V on IH37, near Buddy Lawrence Road just after 11 o'clock last night. The impact caused the S-U-V to flip... more »
  • Aransas County ISD Schools Closed Friday

    November 20, 2009

    ROCKPORT- All Rockport-Fulton school campuses are closed due to overnight and morning flooding from very heavy rain. As of 6AM this morning Rockport airport had already seen more than 8 inches with parts of Aransas County getting more than a 12 inches. The Aransas County ISD superintendent tells 6 News... more »
  • Slick Road Cause Truck To Flip Into Utility Pole Guide Wire

    November 20, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI- Overnight, slick roads may have contributed to a rollover accident that sent a man to the hospital. The driver of a Ford pick-up was headed eastbound in the 1700 block of Morgan Street when he lost control of the truck and hit a curb. That sent the truck... more »
  • School Bus Involved In Head-On Collision

    November 19, 2009

    ROBSTOWN - Wet roads may have played a role in a head-on collision between a car and a school bus Thursday night. It happened around 7:00 on County Road 38, just west of Robstown. It's unclear which driver was at fault, but a small Dodge Dynasty heading away from... more »
  • Annual Turkey Bowl

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - The 16th annual, C-101 Two Guys in the Morning Turkey Bowl was held Thursday evening. Dozens of people lined up outside Paradise Pool and Billards for the chance to toss a frozen turkey at some bowling pins. Some of the prizes included a turkey fryer, a... more »
  • Red Tide Update

    November 19, 2009

    CORPUS CHRISTI - There is new information concerning the recent red tide outbreak. Park Rangers say Padre Island National Seashore should be at the tail end of its red tide warning. Kris 6 News was told as of Monday only a few streaks of red tide were reported meaning the... more »