Brandon Schaff

3 days ago | kiiitv.com | Brandon Schaff

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi is making efforts to redo a decades-old street on the South Side. Huntwick Avenue significantly deteriorated over time since traffic frequently uses it to access H-E-B Plus from South Staples Street. It was built with asphalt in the mid-1990s by a private developer. Corpus Christi Engineering Services Director Jeff Edmonds said it will be reconstructed by a contractor between South Staples Street and where the asphalt transitions to concrete.

6 days ago | kcentv.com | Brandon Schaff

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Animal Care Services is actively investigating an alleged animal-cruelty incident that occurred overnight between Monday and Tuesday. According to city officials, CCACS received a report on Tuesday from someone claiming their dog was intentionally set on fire by their neighbor. An animal-cruelty case was opened, which may also include arson. Corpus Christi City Manager Peter Zanoni said the city is disturbed by this incident.

1 week ago | kiiitv.com | Brandon Schaff

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Animal Care Services is actively investigating an animal cruelty incident that occurred overnight between Monday and Tuesday. According to city officials, CCACS received a report on Tuesday from someone claiming their dog was intentionally set on fire by their neighbor. An animal cruelty case was opened, which may also include arson. Corpus Christi City Manager Peter Zanoni said the city is disturbed by this incident.

1 week ago | kiiitv.com | Brandon Schaff

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Sargassum is washing up along the entire Texas coast and locally on Padre Island and Mustang Island. Experts said it is a challenge to determine how much of the floating brown algae should stay. They consider its natural benefits and beach access for tourists and locals. Jace Tunnell, community engagement director for Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's Harte Research Institute, said it really started to pile up last weekend. He explained how it gets to local beaches.

2 weeks ago | kiiitv.com | Brandon Schaff

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The city of Corpus Christi is continuing efforts to repair residential streets through its Rapid Pavement Program. Corpus Christi City Council approved construction contracts this week for three local contractors, which will fund the repaving of 27 miles of streets. Corpus Christi Public Works Director Ernie De La Garza said they hope to get started this June.