Sophia Englehart

Corpus Christi

Digital Content Producer at KRIS-TV (Corpus Christi, TX)

Writer, book worm, OU ‘22 • she/her

Articles

Cincinnati Zoo welcomes first Guam Kingfisher chick of 2025

1 month ago | wlwt.com | Sophia Englehart

Earlier this week, the Cincinnati Zoo has welcomed its first new Guam Kingfisher chick of 2025.Also called a Sihek, this bird is part of a long term goal to help reestablish this species in the wild. According to U.S. Fish and Wildlife, the colorful bird species faced extinction in the 1980's after the brown tree snake was accidentally introduced to its native homeland of Guam.
Cincinnati market owner pleads guilty to money laundering

1 month ago | wlwt.com | Sophia Englehart

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City of Taft fires Police Chief John Landreth after fourth attempt in less than a year

2 months ago | kztv10.com | Sophia Englehart |Adam Beam

TAFT, Texas — The city of Taft is officially without a police chief. After four consecutive attempts, Taft city officials have fired Taft Police Chief John Landreth during a city council meeting on Friday, April 11. As KRIS 6 News previously reported, Taft City Council initiated an investigation into Landreth following an executive session on March 18, where city officials claimed they felt threatened by a statement Landreth made.
City of Taft fires Police Chief John Landreth

2 months ago | kristv.com | Sophia Englehart

TAFT, Texas — The city of Taft is officially without a police chief. After four consecutive attempts, the city of Taft has fired police chief John Landreth during a city council meeting on Friday, April 11. As KRIS 6 News previously reported, Taft City Council initiated an investigation into Police Chief John Landreth following a March 18, 2025 executive session, where city officials claimed they felt threatened by a statement Landreth made.
Corpus Christi man sentenced to prison for arranging fraudulent firearms purchases

2 months ago | kristv.com | Sophia Englehart

A Corpus Christi man has been sentenced for, "directing the fraudulent purchase of 40 firearms," according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Texas. 43-year-old Jaime Eduardo Cano pleaded guilty on June 27, 2024, to making false or fictitious statements to a licensed firearms dealer. Cano has been ordered to serve 2 years in federal prison, immediately followed by 2 years of supervised release.
CCPD, CCFD working a three vehicle crash off Holly, Weber Rd.

2 months ago | kztv10.com | Sophia Englehart

The Corpus Christi Police and Fire Departments are working a three-vehicle accident that took place off of Holly and Weber Roads on Friday, April 4. According to CCPD, the call for the crash came in at 12:50 p.m. CCFD had to use the Jaws of Life to get the passengers out of the vehicles, with one of the drivers later taken to the hospital with critical injuries.
CCPD, CCFD working a three vehicle crash off Holly, Weber Rd.

2 months ago | kristv.com | Sophia Englehart

The Corpus Christi Police and Fire Departments are working a three-vehicle accident that took place off of Holly and Weber Roads on Friday, April 4. According to CCPD, the call for the crash came in at 12:50 p.m. CCFD had to use the Jaws of Life to get the passengers out of the vehicles, with one of the drivers later taken to the hospital with critical injuries.
Jury sentences man to 50 years in prison for Shores Apartment murder in 2022

2 months ago | kristv.com | Sophia Englehart

KRIS 6 News learned in a recent update that a jury found Jose Garcia guilty of one count of Murder and one count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. On Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, CCPD officers were dispatched to the Shores Apartment Complex at 1500 block of Ennis Joslin Road for a shooting, where they found a 25-year-old woman with critical gunshot injuries. She, along with an unknown 43-year-old woman, was taken to the hospital, where the 25-year-old later died from her injuries.
Jury sentences man to 50 years in prison for Shores Apartment murder in 2022

2 months ago | kztv10.com | Sophia Englehart

KRIS 6 News learned in a recent update that a jury found Jose Garcia guilty of one count of Murder and one count of Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon. On Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, CCPD officers were dispatched to the Shores Apartment Complex at 1500 block of Ennis Joslin Road for a shooting, where they found a 25-year-old woman with critical gunshot injuries. She, along with an unknown 43-year-old woman, was taken to the hospital, where the 25-year-old later died from her injuries.
Mom pulls the purr-fect April Fools prank

2 months ago | krdo.com | Sophia Englehart

Mike Salazar/KRIS via CNN NewsourceThis year Published April 2, 2025 12:32 PM By Sophia EnglehartClick here for updates on this story ROCKPORT, TEXAS (KRIS) — It was quite literally a zoo in one Rockport home, but not for the usual reason you’d think. Kelvy Miller and her mother share a tradition where every April Fool’s Day, Kelvy’s mom surprises her with an epic prank.

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