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Beyond the Border: DPS K-9 teams take on new life-saving roles in South Texas

6 days ago | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A specialized group of K-9 officers with the Texas Department of Public Safety was originally brought in to track migrants through the rugged brushlands near the border. But now troopers are finding that these dogs are proving useful in ways far beyond what they ever expected. From Del Rio to Nueces County the brush can be thick and unforgiving both for people crossing through and the officers tracking them.
Nueces County commissioner criticizes CPS Energy over millions lost in property taxes

1 week ago | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A multimillion-dollar power play by San Antonio's city-owned utility is now generating serious backlash in Nueces County. Last year, CPS Energy purchased the Barney Davis and Nueces Bay Energy Center power plants in Corpus Christi as part of a $785 million dollar deal. The move was as a acquisition by the utility but local leaders said the deal came with a big cost. CPS Energy is municipally owned and is exempt from paying property taxes under state law.
HB 19 could restrict Nueces County's ability to act locally in an emergency

1 week ago | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A controversial bill making its way through the state legislature has counties and cities across the state sounding the alarm. They say House Bill 19 would severely limit their ability to fund local projects and respond in a crisis. The Nueces County Commissioners’ Court called a special meeting Monday to take action to join the city of Corpus Christi in trying to stop this bill. House Bill 19 is stirring up concern.
UPDATE: Hollywood producers expressing interest in shooting in Corpus Christi after 3NEWS story

1 week ago | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi might soon have its moment on the big screen. A recent 3NEWS report highlighting the city’s push to attract film and TV productions has caught the attention of Hollywood. Local leaders said the story has been shared among producers. “They forwarded that same article to another producer who has ties to ‘True Detective’ and the Taylor Sheridan show,” said City Councilman Mark Scott.
2 small towns, 1 badge: Agua Dulce, Robstown team up to patrol cities

1 week ago | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Don’t adjust your rearview mirror: That Agua Dulce City Marshal’s truck cruising through Robstown is right where it’s supposed to be. In an agreement between both communities' law-enforcement agencies, the cities of Agua Dulce and Robstown are now patrolling together, doubling up on law enforcement when one town needs backup. “This helps bridge that gap where we need officers,” said Robstown Police Chief Mike Tamez.
New May 31 deadline set for Sunrise Mall demolition

1 week ago | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The once-bustling Sunrise Mall is nearly gone, and now the clock is ticking to finish what’s left. City officials said developers must complete demolition and clear remaining debris from the site by the end of May, before Hurricane season kicks off June 1. The new deadline was set after city officials saw progress being made when their initial May 1 deadline was set.
Falfurrias PD officer arrested, charged with domestic violence

1 week ago | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An off-duty Falfurrias Police Department officer was arrested Wednesday in connection with a domestic violence incident, according to Brooks County Sheriff's Office deputies. Pedro Garza, who has been with the Falfurrias Police Department since 2021 and in law enforcement since 1990, was taken into custody and taken to the Brooks County jail, said Public Information Officer Ramon Rodriguez. Garza currently is on unpaid leave while the investigation is ongoing.
UPDATE: City meets with Housing Authority to ask for pause on apartment takeover plan

2 weeks ago | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City leaders met Tuesday with the Corpus Christi Housing Authority to ask for a pause in plans to acquire and convert private apartment complexes into affordable housing. This is a story 3NEWS first brought you Monday. Under the plan, the Housing Authority would make the properties tax-exempt, removing them from the city’s property-tax rolls. City officials estimate this could result in up to $3 million in lost annual revenue.
BREAKING: Mexican airline works out kinks to start flying direct to Mexico out of CCIA in July

2 weeks ago | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Fasten your seatbelts, Corpus Christi: A new agreement is helping our airport reach new heights and it could make flying south of the border a lot more convenient. Aerus Airlines was supposed to start up flights between Corpus Christi and Monterrey, Mexico, last July. But the carrier's computer system only dealt in pesos and military time. So, the company has now found another airline to handle its ticketing.
Rolling on the bay: Corpus Christi could offer $500K to attract filmmakers

2 weeks ago | kiiitv.com | Michael Gibson

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi has played a supporting role in a handful of films over the years. The Legend of Billie Jean being one of the more memorable productions to roll cameras in the city. But now, a city councilman wants to bring more big-budget movies to town and put Corpus Christi in the Hollywood spotlight. Councilman Mark Scott is proposing a plan that would use existing tourism funds to help lure film crews to the Coastal Bend.

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