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A.J. Lopez

San Antonio

News producer @KENS5 •UTSA alum• He/him• Formerly @kiii3news @NewsofSanPat @ThePaisano 🗞 Opinions expressed are my own

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  • Nov 24, 2023 | kiiitv.com | A.J. Lopez

    CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Residents enjoying their day off downtown became concerned after spotting what appeared to be a sunken vessel at McGee Beach. Viewers could see the top of the boat, along with other parts marked by a buoy. One beachgoer was concerned enough that he swam out to the vessel to ensure no one was in distress. "I don't know if there was people in distress or if people died, you know I don't know. I just went out there to check it out so far all I found was the top of the boat.

  • Nov 23, 2023 | kiiitv.com | A.J. Lopez

    CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Christmas season kicked off Thursday night thanks to the annual Garcia Holiday Light Show near South Alameda and Rossiter. They have been putting on holiday light displays since 2013.

  • Nov 23, 2023 | kiiitv.com | A.J. Lopez

    CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The "No Refusal" initiative is now underway, and the Corpus Christi Police Department will be actively enforcing it and looking out for drunk drivers. If someone is suspected of drunk driving and they refuse a breath or blood sample, police will quickly get a blood search warrant. The 'no refusal' is in effect each day from 9:30 p.m. at night until 5:30 a.m. in the morning through Sunday.

  • Nov 23, 2023 | kiiitv.com | A.J. Lopez

    CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — If you plan to hit the roads this weekend, you are in luck! Fuel prices are down significantly across the board. The average cost of regular unleaded gasoline is $2.74, which is down 14-cents from last week at this time. Diesel is now at $3.55, which is down 13 cents. Statewide: unleaded is $2.73, which is down eight cents. More from 3News on KIIITV.com:   for your daily news and exclusive extended interviews. Do you have a news tip?

  • Nov 23, 2023 | kiiitv.com | A.J. Lopez

    CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Thursday was the meal, but Friday is the busiest day of the year for plumbers. Experts have said that they are expecting to respond to various problems following Thanksgiving Day, from grease going down the drain and stuffed garbage disposals to extra guests using the bathroom.

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Alejandro (AJ) Lopez
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RT @KENS5: “It’s been an honor to serve the wonderful people of San Antonio in this city I love for nearly 50 years,” Knapp said. ♥️ READ M…

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31 Mar 25

RT @KENS5: It has been 30 years since Selena Quintanilla-Perez was shot and killed at the Days Inn motel in Corpus Christi. 🙏 Today we rem…