Lidia Herrera

19 hours ago | kiiitv.com | Lidia Herrera

PORT ARANSAS, Texas —  The 28th annual SandFest returns to Port Aransas this weekend but this time with a twist. Due to water restrictions the organizers are using an alternative water source to keep the event on track. Instead of tapping into the city's water supply, SandFest President Scot Deason said they're turning to pond water from a private well to keep those sculptures standing tall. "This year one of our sponsors is donated some pond water locally here in town.

3 days ago | kiiitv.com | Lidia Herrera

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Amistad Community Health Center is expanding their clinic in Aransas Pass with a brand new facility between Wheeler Street and Highway 35. The clinic's CEO Dr. Eric Baggerman said the nonprofit has provided affordable healthcare to the Aransas Pass Community since 2021. A big step forward for not just the city but for many surrounding communities where residents often drive an hour to Corpus Christi for care.

4 days ago | kiiitv.com | Lidia Herrera

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Rain barrels are a growing trend as drought conditions persist across the Coastal Bend area. Many residents and businesses like the Corpus Christi Montessori School are using rain barrels to collect and reuse rainwater to keep lawns and gardens looking good without turning on the tap. Educator Tevin Gray said the school has been collecting rainwater in their gardens for years, using it as a hands-on way to teach students the importance of conserving water.

5 days ago | kiiitv.com | Lidia Herrera

ARANSAS PASS, Texas — Earlier this month the Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting for a brand-new housing development. It's one of two projects in the works that'll bring nearly 500 new homes to the growing community. Over the past five years the city's population has grown to nearly 9,000—making the need for more housing greater than ever. Donald Volz serves on the Board of Directors for the Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce and has called the city home for 40 years.

6 days ago | kiiitv.com | Lidia Herrera

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A fatal house fire on Hebert Lane claimed the life of an elderly woman Wednesday afternoon. Clinton Hatfield was driving home when a neighbor called and said his house was on fire. His mother Annie Hatfield, 89, was alone when the fire started. Although she was rescued by firefighters and rushed to the hospital she didn't make it. "That was my queen, that was my rock she was my superwoman," Clinton said.