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Old Harbor Bridge center span lowering delay continues due to windy conditions.Downtown Corpus Christi art installations on electrical boxes safe after Gov. Abbott's recent order threatened their removal.A review of proposed amendments to Texas constitution on Nov. 4 ballot.Red Flag warning in effect for South Texas until 7 p.m. Wednesday due to dry and windy conditions.Nagasaki bomb survivor Myako Jōdai advocates for peace at TAMU-CC event Tuesday. A review of South Texas college sports, the healing power of music and more news from the Lone Star State.
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Old Harbor Bridge center span lowering delayed due to weather conditions. Lake Corpus Christi at 13.1 percent capacity, Choke Canyon reservoir at 10.8 percent capacity. Nagasaku bombing survivor to speak at TAMU-CC Tuesday night. Texas A&M University- Galveston conducting study, offering free water quality testing for Calhoun, Jackson and Matagorda counties. And more Texas news.
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Final phase of decommission old Harbor Bridge continues with lowering of center span.State Rep. Denise Villalobos to ask TxDOT for exemption from removing some downtown Corpus Christi public art installations.TAMU-CC, Driscoll Health System hold meeting of the minds for healthcare students, professionals.A look into Proposition 4 on Nov. 4 ballot that would direct portion of existing state sales and use tax revenue to Texas Water Fund.Victoria County Elections Commission to accept retirement notice of county elections administrator Margetta Hill, discuss next steps during meeting Tuesday.USDA threatens to withhold billions of dollars in SNAP contingency funding if government shutdown continues into Nov.RGV Planned Parenthood South Texas clinics now offering primary care services.TxDOT to host public workshops to update RGV residents on South Padre Island Second Access Project which aims to improve public safety and traffic flow.Weekend sports update, and more Texas news.
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West Nile virus infected mosquito test pool collected near Chapman Ranch.City of Corpus Christi announces multi-platform outreach and communication campaign for water projects.Nueces County leaders consider adding tax reinvestment zone.Local public art pieces to be removed following Gov. Abbott's call for cities to eliminate non-standard roadway markings.Cameron County drainage district officials hope to restore main channel banks after receiving $13.2 million grant.Border walls, new surveillance tech headed to Big Bend region.Nov. 3 marks first legal day for commercial oyster harvesting.A look at games happening this weekend, and more South Texas news.
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Flour Bluff ISD holds first-ever State of the District in century-plus history Monday.Brownsville City Manager Helen Ramirez resigns, to leave office in December.Cameron County Judge Eddie Trevino shares 2026 Starbase local impact report with $13 billion impact in RGV.A look at early voting turnout across South Texas.And more Texas news.
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Corpus Christi City Council approves $169 million contract with Evangeline Water Group for groundwater rights and a $2.7 million reservation fee for desal facility on Harbor Island. Nueces County files lawsuit against Corpus Christi Housing Authority claiming it attempted to conceal transactions from public. Victoria City Mayor Dwayne Crocker voices opposition of two fire department propositions on social media.The Nueces County Water Control and Improvement District votes to terminate a water contract for proposed ammonia plant due to drought conditions.The Coastal Bend Food Bank prepares for increased demand in the event the government shutdown continues.Corpus Christi approves resolution to use section of Sacky Park for Civitan Service Center.And more South Texas news.
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Corpus Christi City Council to continue discussion of water strategy as levels drop.Review of items to be discussed during Victoria City Council meeting.City of Corpus Christi looking to reuse around one and a half acres of Sacky Park to expand Civitan Service Center.Early voting has begun, ends Oct. 31.Oziel “Ozzie” Ochoa Jr. announces candidacy for Texas House Dist. 37.Julio Salinas enters race for Texas House Dis. 41.Pharr's Valley View ISD introduces electric school buses into fleet. And more Texas news.
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Texas officials warn low-income residents that SNAP benefits may cut off in November due to government shutdown.DRL Refineries looks to build $1 billion oil refinery in Taft.AEP Texas announces $310 million 3-year resiliency plan to strengthen South Texas power grid that will increase customers' bills about 1.45 cents a year.South Texas residents participate in nationwide 'No Kings' protest Saturday.Port Lavaca public works crews conducting sanitary sewer testing with non-toxic smoke which may enter residents homes.City of McAllen increase water and sewer rates $14 a month to address regional water shortages.Live Oak County Courthouse to receive first major renovation in almost 40 years. Early voting for Nov. 4 election begins Monday.Weekend local sports update, and more South Texas news.
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Deconstruction of old Harbor Bridge continues with center span to be lowered and recycled.Former Brownsville City Commissioner Dr. Rose Gowen talks about West Rail Trail featured in new PBS documentary "From Rails to Trails." The City of Brownsville is hosting a free screening of the documentary at the Mitte at Linear Park beginning at 7:30 p.m. Friday.Monday marks last chance public can comment on Federal Aviation Administration's Draft Tiered Environmental Assessment for Starship test flights.Texas Jazz Festival takes over Heritage Park this weekend.KEDT celebrates 53 years serving South Texas with a look back at notable news stories.And more South Texas news.
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Nueces County officials announce the recovery of $1.93 million lost in an August cyber incident. One week since Beeville declared a state of emergency due to drought, Lake Corpus Christi now at 13.9% capacity, Choke Canyon at 11.1%. McAllen attorney Aissa Ilianna Garza announces candidacy for Hidalgo County new probate court. Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi advises patients to fill prescriptions locally due to the government shutdown.City of Edinburg to see traffic and parking changes as crews work on construction of downtown parking garage.KEDT celebrates anniversary week highlighting notable news stories.
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Federal judge grants McAllen city commissioner Rodolfo Castillo and his wife bond after appeal hearing.Kingsville City Commission votes Charlie Sosa as new city manager.Corpus Christi City Council votes to approve new buildings for fire stations 8 and 10.Review of items Victoria residents will see on the ballot in November.Victoria County Navigation District signs agreement to lease around 70 acres at Texas Logistics Center to Blue Energy.KEDT celebrates anniversary week highlighting notable news stories.San Benito Stonewall Jackson Hotel officially a state landmark.TIRZ #2 approves $700,000 skate park for Billish Park.Material from old Queen Isabella Causeway to be used for creation of artificial reef.And more Texas news.
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Nueces River Authority Board to make decision on City of Corpus Christi's $2.7 million non-refundable reservation fee with proposed Harbor Island desal plant.Corpus Christi City Council to consider construction contract for rebuilding fire stations 8 and 10, and more during Tuesday's meeting. The full agenda can be found at corpuschristitx.gov.SpaceX successfully launches eleventh test flight of Starship rocket. Victoria County Judge Ben Zeller to seek re-election.Gov. Abbott reappoints Goliad County's Shannon Calhoun to Texas Health Services Authority Board of Directors.Portion of T.M. O'Connor Ranch under conservation easement.KEDT celebrates anniversary week highlighting notable news stories.City of Victoria Municipal Court reschedules Oct. 22 jury summons to Nov. 19.Harlingen High School senior wins Great American Songbook high school vocal competition.And more Texas news.