Olivia Garrett

3 weeks ago | caller.com | Olivia Garrett

Driscoll Children's Hospital unveiled a $100 million expansion to the Driscoll Heart Center on June 5. The 50,000-square-foot expansion of space on the third and fourth floors of the hospital dedicated to pediatric heart care includes two operating rooms, two advanced cardiac catheterization labs and a 35-bed cardiac intensive care unit, according to a news release from Driscoll Children's Hospital.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Olivia Garrett

Education Service Center Region 2 announced the Regional Superintendent of the Year on June 5. Orange Grove Independent School District's Eddie Hesseltine is the 2025 Coastal Bend winner. Hesseltine was recognized for his leadership, student-centered vision and advocacy for fair and equitable Texas school funding, according to a June 5 news release. Hesseltine, a former football coach, has led the Orange Grove school district since 2020.

3 weeks ago | caller.com | Olivia Garrett

Corpus Christi ISD will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 budget, which includes a $21.8 million deficit. The budget proposal incorporates state-mandated teacher raises, with increases of $2,500 or $5,000 based on experience. Other staff will receive raises based on experience and midpoint salary, ranging from 1% to 3%. The district's tax rate is not expected to increase from the current $0.9583 per $100 of assessed value.

3 weeks ago | caller.com | Olivia Garrett

Kemp's ridley sea turtle hatchling releases are scheduled for June 14 and 18 at Padre Island National Seashore. Releases are canceled if turtles haven't hatched on the expected date or due to bad weather or extreme conditions. Check the PINS Facebook page or call 361-949-7163 to ensure a release is happening. Visitors should expect delays and adhere to guidelines to protect the hatchlings, such as avoiding white clothing and flash photography.

3 weeks ago | caller.com | Olivia Garrett

A Nueces County study revealed significant challenges for residents in accessing timely medical appointments, exceeding national averages in many specialties. The study employed "secret shopper" calls, revealing long wait times for new patients with commercial insurance, particularly in family medicine, geriatrics and pulmonary care. A proposed Texas bill aimed at physician recruitment, supported by the Nueces County Hospital District, failed to pass due to time constraints.