Michelle Lorenzo

Jun 4, 2024 | kristv.com | Michelle Lorenzo

REFUGIO, Tx — KRIS 6 News Flag for a Flag event is expanding to several parts of the Coastal Bend in 2024. The event is on Wednesday, June 12. KRIS 6 News and community partners created Flag for a Flag a few years ago, to give people an opportunity to exchange their old flags for a new one. It will be just in time to fly it with pride on June 14, which is National Flag Day. The exact locations will be released on KRIS 6 News broadcasts and online after Sunday, June 9.

May 28, 2024 | kristv.com | Michelle Lorenzo

Rockport's Vietnamese communityThe city of Rockport has a distinct population of Vietnamese Americans who came to the United States around the time of the Vietnam War. Long Nguyen has been the owner of Fulton Harbor Bait Stand for 15 years. It's a job that brings him memories of his childhood in Vietnam. "I love the water. Fishing is in my blood." he said. "My parents, we had a boat out there too.

May 14, 2024 | kristv.com | Michelle Lorenzo

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System’s 14th Annual VA2K Walk & Roll event is back again with goals of moving the body in support of whole health and well-being, while also helping homeless Veterans. Scheduled for May 15, starting at 9:30 a.m., the event is happening at several VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System locations. The Corpus Christi West Point VA Clinic at 925 South Padre Island Drive is a participating location.

May 14, 2024 | kristv.com | Michelle Lorenzo

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month. During the month, many people work to create an opportunity to recognize the many ways AA and NHPI histories, cultures, leadership, and innovation have influenced all facets of life in the United States. That's why for Veterans in Focus KRIS 6 News is putting a spotlight on Dr. Genvieve Livingston.

May 7, 2024 | kristv.com | Michelle Lorenzo

Roaming Ronin is a veteran-owned restaurant in Corpus Christi's southside. It's tucked away off of Airline Road in the Manhattan Plaza. When you walk into its building, you'll immediately notice themes with Asian influences. Eddie Warren Jr. is the owner and executive chef who curated the environment to give his customers a blast from his past. Eddie Warren's Military ExperienceIn 1999, Warren joined the United States Navy when he was 18 years old.