Michael Gibson

Australia, Corpus Christi

News Anchor and Reporter at KIII-TV (Corpus Christi, TX)

News Anchor and Reporter at TEGNA

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Landfill gas project blows past expectations, brings in millions for city

1 week ago | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — What was supposed to be a modest money-maker has turned into a financial windfall. City officials expected to make about $1 million annually from the Murrow Energy gas plant located at the Cefe Valenzuela landfill. But after just one year in operation, the facility delivered $4.6 million in profit, more than four times the original projection. City Manager Peter Zanoni believes those millions of dollars will help to stabilize trash fees for residents.
Corpus Christi eyes major water deal that would bring 25 million gallons of water daily

2 weeks ago | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A proposed water deal could soon bring up to 25 million gallons of water a day straight into Corpus Christi's water treatment plant. City leaders are set to meet Thursday with the Evangeline Water Group to discuss a potential agreement that would tap into a future water farm near Sinton. The group is offering a lump sum payment instead of long-term water deals.
Robstown is receiving the approval from Mayor Martinez on a new water plan

2 weeks ago | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A proposed plan to tap into a secondary water source for Robstown is getting the approval from Mayor Petey Martinez. The Mayor who is asking for just one condition. “If it’s only for the citizens of Robstown, I will support it,” he said.
Study aims to divert polluted waters away from Little Bay

2 weeks ago | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A new feasibility study backed by the Texas General Land Office(GLO) could lead to cleaner water in one of Aransas County’s most treasured spots known as Little Bay. The study funded through Clean Coast Texas and led by researchers at the Harte Research Institute will explore ways to redirect stormwater runoff and treated city wastewater currently flowing through Tule Creek into Little Bay.
Mathis plans first new housing development since 1984 | kiiitv.com

1 month ago | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

Mathis city officials have worked out a deal with a developer to come in and build dozens of new homes in the area.
DEVELOPING: Freer police chief in hospital, unknown number of migrants barricaded in Calallen storage facility

Oct 3, 2024 | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Duval County Chase involving a vehicle full of migrants has ended in Calallen at 624 and County Road 75 as they have all fled into a storage building and have barricaded themselves inside. Freer police chief Rolando Flores and a Border Patrol agent have been injured, per DPS. The two law enforcement officers collided in the chase. It all began around 5:30 a.m. when the migrants ran through a checkpoint in Duval County.
IMAGES: Wednesday morning in the Coastal Bend

Jul 10, 2024 | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Residents, visitors and business owners in the Coastal Bend spent much of the weekend hoping they would not face damage caused by Tropical Storm Beryl. Most of the region dodged the system's impact and the beachfront now appears calm and warm. The Padre Island National Seashore posted on social media Tuesday, saying that the park has fully reopened, and asking visitors to exercise caution if they plan to drive beyond MM30.
City ready to begin initial $15 million renovation when agreement is signed

Apr 30, 2024 | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — On Padre Island, the City of Corpus Christi is looking to make major upgrades and repairs to the privately owned seawall. Right now the city working on trying to get a maintenance agreement signed with those property owners to get the work done. The structure is part of the Michael J. Ellis beach and seawall complex.
Port Aransas to see economic boost as it enters tourist season

Feb 23, 2024 | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — While spring break is only short two weeks, students, families and visitors from all around the state prepare to make their way to Port Aransas. This is the start of tourism season for the beach town where restaurants, shops and rental homes all see an increase in business. Occupancy for the town is boosted up to around 70 percent from March 11 through March 19. This as Port Aransas continues to grow as a city to help accommodate the influx of tourists.
Port A looks for lifeguards ahead of Spring Break 2024

Feb 23, 2024 | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — With just weeks out from Spring Break, cities like Port Aransas are preparing for the tidal wave of families and students. The city of Port Aransas keeps a small number of full-time lifeguards on duty year-round, but, with Spring Break and the Summer tourism season coming up, they say they need about two dozen people to help them patrol. 3NEWS caught up with head lifeguard Cameron Ainsworth as he was doing water rescue practice at Horace Caldwell Pier.