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Corpus Christi warns beachgoers about elevated bacteria levels in Gulf Coast waters, urging caution ahead of summer, as U.S. Senator John Cornyn launches his Texas primary campaign in the city. KRIS-TV celebrates its 70th anniversary as Corpus Christi’s first network TV station, highlighting its long-standing role in local news and community service.

Corpus Christi voters are pushing for greater inclusivity in local governance as early voting discussions highlight concerns about representation. Meanwhile, recent rainfall has raised lake levels slightly, but residents remain worried about long-term water supply stability amid delays in emergency rationing plans and stalled data center projects.

Corpus Christi officials delay water emergency timeline due to improved reservoir levels from Super El Niño rainfall, while city engineers face permit challenges accessing additional water sources. Trauma survivors at Corpus Christi Medical Center share stories to promote emergency preparedness, and voters head to polls for primary runoff election on Election Day.

Corpus Christi officials postpone drought vote as airport emergency and rainfall delay water crisis, with water conservation and heart health advocacy highlighted. Airport incident, drought measures, and rainfall impact are key topics covered in this episode.

Corpus Christi police are investigating a fatal 5-car pileup on the Crosstown Expressway involving a 14-year-old boy, sparking concerns about teen driver safety, while city officials grapple with delays in securing an emergency water supply linked to data center projects. The Corpus Christi Fire Department is also set to announce new lifesaving equipment and training upgrades, and a local bus driver is competing internationally in the Salt Lake City Bus Roadeo.

Corpus Christi faces a severe water shortage as reservoir levels drop, prompting strict conservation measures and emergency alerts. Meanwhile, tensions rise over a mayor removal request amid allegations of mismanagement and political conflict.

Corpus Christi police are investigating a fatal five-car pileup on the Crosstown Expressway involving a 14-year-old boy in Flour Bluff, while the 49th annual Beach to Bay race draws runners to the boardwalk. The community also mourns the death of historian Robert Parks, who helped preserve Coastal Bend's heritage, as Texas A&M-Corpus Christi celebrates its Class of 2026 graduates.

Corpus Christi's Beach to Bay race is sold out with heat advisories as temperatures rise, while the Texas Democratic Party prepares for its 2026 State Convention in the city. Massive water system pipes are being installed to modernize infrastructure, and mysterious piggy banks washing ashore have sparked local curiosity.

Corpus Christi police are investigating a shooting at Cole Park involving a juvenile and adult, while the 1914 Nueces County Courthouse faces demolition on Main Street. A Marine veteran shares his recovery journey and a local businesswoman fights heart disease through community events and fundraising.

Corpus Christi city council approved a revised Level 1 Water Emergency plan to address the ongoing drought and industrial water demand, including outdoor watering restrictions and potential industrial water cutoffs. Officials are also exploring converting tennis courts to pickleball courts to meet growing sports demand while balancing residential water access.