Madeline Salinas

3 weeks ago | kiiitv.com | Madeline Salinas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — CASA of the Coastal Bend joined First Edition to talk about the urgent need for volunteers to help advocate for children in the foster care system. CASA —short for Court Appointed Special Advocates—trains everyday people to stand up for the best interests of abused and neglected children navigating the court system. CASA says hundreds of kids in the Coastal Bend still need someone in their corner, and more volunteers are essential to help meet the demand.

3 weeks ago | kiiitv.com | Madeline Salinas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Coastal Wind and Harmonie Group is inviting the community to its Features and Finales summer concert happening Saturday, June 7. The free event will be held at 4 p.m. at Flour Bluff High School's auditorium. The performance is open to the public and will feature a mix of music performed by the group’s diverse lineup of local musicians. The concert aims to celebrate creativity and community through live music.

3 weeks ago | kiiitv.com | Madeline Salinas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi is getting a fresh splash of color this week as artists from across the country bring new life to downtown walls during Mural Fest. The Downtown Management District recruited five artists to paint large-scale murals across downtown.

3 weeks ago | kiiitv.com | Madeline Salinas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — With one school year officially in the books, CCISD is already shifting focus to the fall and making sure every campus is fully staffed and ready to go. Corpus Christi ISD is looking to fill a wide range of positions ahead of the upcoming school year, and the district is giving job seekers a chance to get hired on the spot. A district-wide job fair is happening Tuesday, June 4, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Mary Carroll High School Arena, located at 3202 Saratoga Blvd.

3 weeks ago | kvue.com | Madeline Salinas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Nestor Praderio calls it a proud moment. “It’s incredibly impactful for me because I’m a Texan,” he said. “Because after 30 years, I am proud that this state will propose something like this.” He’s referring to Senate Bill 5, legislation passed by the Texas Legislature that would allocate $3 billion to create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Lt. Gov.