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Gov. Greg Abbott vetoes funding for federal summer lunch program

3 days ago | caller.com | Terri Langford

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott vetoed a $60 million measure that would have funded a federal summer lunch program for low-income children. The vetoed program would have provided $120 per child to roughly 3.75 million eligible Texas children for summer lunches in 2027. Abbott cited "uncertainty regarding federal matching rates" as the reason for the veto. "Gov.
Final Round: Vote for the 2024-25 Driscoll Children's Hospital Athlete of the Year

5 days ago | caller.com | Quinton Martinez

After the two weeks of voting, eight finalists remain in the running for the Driscoll Children's Hospital Caller-Times Fan Favorite High School Athlete of the Year. Tuloso-Midway volleyball player Hailey McLaughlin topped the voting after the the second week, raking in 59,064 votes, followed by Tuloso-Midway swimmer Gavin Lopez (35,117). It took at least 2,298 votes to advance in the voting, which will begin again Monday, June 23 and run through Friday, June 27.
SpaceX Starship rocket explodes after 'major anomaly.' Watch the fireball, what we know

1 week ago | caller.com | Cheryl McCloud |Eric Lagatta

As Starship was being prepared for its 10th flight test, it "experienced a major anomaly" and exploded at Starbase, Texas. On May 27, the vehicle experienced a "rapid unscheduled disassembly" about an hour after taking off on its ninth flight. The explosion occurred at Starbase, Texas. SpaceX's Starship exploded Wednesday night in a massive fireball. It's not the first time Starship has run into an explosive end.
Juneteenth 2025: Which Corpus Christi city offices will be closed, trash schedule

1 week ago | caller.com | John Oliva

Corpus Christi's nonessential city offices will be closed on Juneteenth (June 19) and reopen on June 20. Emergency and essential services will remain operational. Parks and Recreation facilities will have varied schedules, with some remaining open. Most of the city of Corpus Christi's nonessential offices will be closed June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. All offices will reopen Friday.
Calallen's Brookelynn Meador leads Corpus Christi honorees on THSCA Super Elite team

1 week ago | caller.com | Quinton Martinez

Calallen senior Brookelynn Meador was selected as Most Valuable Player of the Texas High School Coaches Association Super Elite Softball team in Class 4A this week. Meador led several Corpus Christi stars with her selection. The senior, who signed with UTSA, helped Calallen claim its third consecutive state championship in softball, a feat never accomplished in Texas before 2025.
Here's how much rain is forecast for Corpus Christi this week

1 week ago | caller.com | John Oliva

John OlivaCorpus Christi Caller TimesThe forecast for June 17 is sunny with a high near 94 degrees and a heat index of 107. The chance of rain continues into the following week, decreasing from 50% on June 20 to 30% on June 22. Corpus Christi was greeted with the sound of thunderstorms and beams of bright lightning June 16. After several days without much precipitation in the Coastal Bend, rain has made its way to the area with the chance of more to come.
Vote for the 16 semifinalists for Driscoll Children's Hospital Athlete of the Year

1 week ago | caller.com | Quinton Martinez

After the first week of voting, 16 semifinalists remain in the running for the Driscoll Children's Hospital Caller-Times Fan Favorite High School Athlete of the Year. Tuloso-Midway swimmer Gavin Lopez topped the voting after the first week, raking in 12,542 votes, followed by IWA softball player Arisela Perez (4,250). It took at least 262 votes to advance in the voting, which will begin again Monday, June 16 and run through Friday, June 20.
Vote for the Caller-Times high school softball player of the year

1 week ago | caller.com | Rey Castillo

As we reach the end of the spring season, several Coastal Bend softball athletes have put together memorable campaigns. The year ended with multiple teams reaching the UIL playoffs, including Calallen's historic third consecutive UIL state championship and IWA advancing to the TAPPS state title game. From June 16 to June 23, readers may cast their vote for who should be the Caller-Times Fan Favorite Player of the Year. Editors note: This is a readers' choice poll.
Juneteenth: Photos from inaugural Mister & Miss Juneteenth Corpus Christi Coronation Ball

1 week ago | caller.com | John Oliva

John OlivaA proclamation, signed by Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo, honoring the Mister & Miss Juneteenth Corpus Christi Leadership Program, a nonprofit showcasing and highlighting Black students in the city. Contributed/Jeremiah BaldwinCrowns are displayed at the inaugural Mister & Miss Juneteenth Corpus Christi Coronation Ball at the Art Center of Corpus Christi in Corpus Christi, Texas, on June 14, 2025.
A $20 billion effort: Here’s what Texas lawmakers did to save the state’s water supply

1 week ago | caller.com | Jayme Lozano |Alejandra Martinez

Jayme Lozano Carver and Alejandra MartinezThe Texas TribuneTexas lawmakers approved a $20 billion investment in water projects and passed legislation addressing water conservation and supply. New laws target water loss in large utilities, prohibit homeowner associations from penalizing residents for brown lawns during water restrictions and expand funding for flood mitigation projects that can also increase water supply.