Hidalgo County Appraisal District board of directors’ vice chairman shot, killed in McAllen. One person dead, another injured after Christmas Day shooting in Rockport. Goliad County deputies impound about 20 stolen vehicles after caravan stop. Corpus Christi first responders reiterate that discharging fireworks within city limits is illegal. Corpus Christi hosts first CCTX Marathon. TAMUCC, UTRGV basketball teams close year with conference games.

Brownsville ISD employee faces charges after an officer-involved shooting on Christmas Eve. Twenty-two states report Salmonella cases from eating oysters. Emily Salazar concludes her "Day in the Life" series on the Corpus Christi Ballet's "The Nutcracker" with a look at the orchestra. Spencer Cihak chats with the Rio Grande Valley Business Journal's Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza about the opportunities and challenges of data centers in the area.

Corpus Christi Police Department continues annual Christmas Angels community tradition. Christmas patrons cross international borders for holiday festivities. Federal judge blocks state law to require adults and minors to verify age when downloading apps. Emily Salazar continues her "Day in the Life" series on the Corpus Christi Ballet's "The Nutcracker," with a feature on the dancers who play the Sugar Plum Fairy and her cavalier.

Corpus Christi Medical Center uses robotic assisted tech for knee replacement surgeries.

TAMU-CC PhD student uses research gained at Financial Literacy Boot Camp in Stanford to help local community.

The significant milestone the Nutcracker ballet plays in a young dancers' life.

And more Texas news.

City of Starbase city commissioner to announce resignation during Jan. 8 meeting, according to officials.

Recent analysis finds that the Port of Brownsville has contributed $22.7 billion to Texas economy.

Thick fog played major role in fatal crash near Three Rivers Sunday morning, investigators say.

Hundreds of Texas schools enrolling in state's $1 billion school voucher law.

Meet the husband-and-wife duo in charge of lighting the Corpus Christi Ballet's Nutcracker.

Flu cases in Nueces County have surged, with over 470 cases reported in the week ending December 13, attributed to the Thanksgiving holiday and expected seasonal spikes. Health officials are concerned about a new, severe flu variant, the K variant, which is not covered by the current vaccine. In Brownsville, a $17.2 million hospital expansion is planned, adding 14,000 sq. ft. and creating 20 new jobs. Cameron County's general fund balance reached $52 million, with a 90-day cash reserve. American Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights from McAllen to Phoenix. The Corpus Christi Ballet's Nutcracker production, celebrating its 50th year, involves 230 dancers and 287 costumes.

House Bill Two will require all core subject teachers in Texas to be fully certified by next year, affecting CCISD's associate teacher program. Kingsville ISD faces a $4.2 million budget deficit and declining enrollment, leading to proposed school consolidations. Victoria ISD's emergency operations plan received a deficiency notice, requiring the superintendent to be designated as the incident commander. Halo Flight is building a new operations center. In the water crisis, Mexico agreed to release 200,000 acre-feet of water, addressing 25% of the debt, but farmers remain skeptical about future supplies.

Corpus Christi received a one-year delay on its $210 million desalination loan, potentially saving ratepayers over $100 million. The city outcompeted 50 projects for $756 million in low-interest financing. The city council may revisit the project in early 2023. Investigations into allegations related to a downtown Hilton Homewood Suites project concluded with no criminal findings.

Corpus Christi City Council approves interlocal agreement with Alice, Beeville and Mathis to begin Jan. 1.

Corpus Christi City Council approves $4.85 million to upgrade a facility on Leopard Street to be new detention center.

Michael Hunter new Port Commissioner representing the City of Corpus Christi.

Construction on $25 million behavioral health hospital begins in Pharr.

Finishing Booker recognizes South Texas as premier fishing spot.

And more Texas news.

TxDOT denies City of Corpus Christi's request to exempt two decorative crosswalks from statewide directive to remove nonstandard roadways.

Mary Ann Saenz wins mayoral runoff for Robstown.

Company behind $249 million solar project in rural Hidalgo County files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

KEDT'S Spencer Cihak speaks with GOP Dist. 34 hopeful Jay Nagy.

Corpus Christi city council, Victoria city council hold last meetings of the year Tuesday.