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Corpus Christi's MLK march began with sorority sisters 40 years ago
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (308+ words) Neighborhood News Reporter Jeydah Jenkins joined the KRIS 6 News Team in May 2025. CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx " The city of Corpus Christi is kicking off its Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations with a proclamation, but the history behind this march goes…...
Mexican citizen sentenced to 42 months for illegal reentry into United States
8+ hour, 48+ min ago (234+ words) CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas " A 36-year-old Mexican citizen will serve more than three years in federal prison after pleading guilty to illegally reentering the United States for the third time. Jose de Jesus Galicia-Castillo was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison…...
Trump's affordability proposals face expert skepticism over real-world impact
10+ hour, 53+ min ago (290+ words) Trump announced on social media Jan. 9 that he would implement "a one-year cap on credit card interest rates of 10%" starting Jan. 20, 2026. When asked about the idea, many Americans expressed support, with some estimating it could save their families $200 to $300 per…...
Texas takes control of historic Presidio La Bahía from Catholic Church
13+ hour, 32+ min ago (268+ words) CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas " According to a press release, the Texas Historical Commission will officially assume ownership of Presidio La Bah'a State Historic Site from the Catholic Church's Diocese of Victoria during a ceremony on January 28, marking the completion of an…...
Crews working to extinguish fire at electrical substation in Sinton
17+ hour, 20+ min ago (129+ words) Crews working to extinguish fire at electrical substation in Sinton'KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi SINTON, Texas " Fire crews from both Sinton and Taft are currently working to extinguish a fire at an electrical substation located near the Steel Dynamics facility in…...
Flour Bluff boys and girls soccer shut out Carroll 8-0 in UIL District 29-5A
20+ hour, 18+ min ago (129+ words) Flour Bluff boys and girls soccer shut out Carroll 8-0 in UIL District 29-5A'KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi Flour Bluff boys and girls soccer shut out Carroll 8-0 in UIL District 29-5A CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas " Flour Bluff boys and girls soccer secured an 8-0 shutout…...
New study shed at NCJLS helps students juggle academics and livestock duties
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (440+ words) Stephanie Molina is the neighborhood reporter for West Nueces County and Kleberg County. ROBSTOWN, Texas " Students at the Nueces County Junior Livestock Show now have a dedicated quiet space to complete their schoolwork while caring for their animals, thanks to…...
Texas Veterans Land Board raises home loan cap by $26,250
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (437+ words) Michelle Hofmann is an Emmy Award winning KRIS 6 News Anchor and Reporter who is passionate about advocating for the communities she serves. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas " The Texas Veterans Land Board has approved an increase to the maximum amount veterans can…...
Mostly cloudy with a few showers today, but plenty of sunshine is on the way
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (50+ words) CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx " Good morning and Happy Tuesday Coastal Bend! Today: Mostly Cloudy w/ Isolated Showers Winds: N-NW 5-10 mph Winds: W-SW 5-10 mph Winds: W 5-15 mph (North in the afternoon post cold front passage) I hope you have a great Tuesday…...
Corpus Christi Independent School District approves school closures.
2+ day, 3+ hour ago (260+ words) is an experienced journalist with a diverse background in reporting, anchoring, and digital media. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas " After weeks of emotional public testimony and eight community listening sessions, trustees voted Tuesday night to approve a plan that will close seven…...