Bill Churchwell

2 weeks ago | kiiitv.com | Bill Churchwell

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Tuesday marked exactly one-month since city and state leaders were set to hold a ribbon-cutting for the new Harbor Bridge. As we know, that didn't happen. The bridge project also included revamped parks, trails, and a pool promised to the Hillcrest neighborhood. As the major project nears completion some residents say they're still waiting for signs of progress.

2 weeks ago | kiiitv.com | Bill Churchwell

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Some of the youngest citizens in Corpus Christi pressed Mayor Paulette Guajardo on Monday with tough questions, all part of the Youth Government Academy Program. The students are spending summer vacation expanding their minds and learning how decisions are made for the city. The youth are all from the West Oso School District and they'll be doing everything from touring the sheriff's office and the Corpus Christi Police Department to sitting in on court proceedings.

3 weeks ago | kiiitv.com | Bill Churchwell

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A major funding boost is on the way for Corpus Christi's Animal Care Services. City council members are expected to give the green light at the next council meeting to transfer more than $4-million-dollars to Animal Care Services, part of a mid-year budget adjustment. Much of it is aimed at improving the shelter's aging facilities and expanding its staff. 3NEWS was given a tour of the facilities and saw the challenges firsthand.

3 weeks ago | kiiitv.com | Bill Churchwell

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Texas public schools are about to get a major funding boost. This week Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2 into law and among those present for the moment was Tuloso-Midway's superintendent Steve VanMatre. VanMatre called the bill historic and said the state is rewarding teachers who stay in the classroom longer. He said the funding will keep great teachers on the job and comes at a crucial time for educators.

3 weeks ago | kiiitv.com | Bill Churchwell

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A major milestone is unfolding on North Padre Island: a rare species of falcon once thought gone from the Texas landscape is making a comeback thanks to conscious breeding and reintroduction efforts underway right here in the Coastal Bend. For the first time, there's proof that the recovery effort is working.