KIII-TV (Corpus Christi, TX)

KIII 3NEWS is the ABC affiliate located in Corpus Christi, Texas, dedicated to serving and enhancing the lives of communities in the Coastal Bend area. The station first went on air on May 4, 1964, making its mark in South Texas. Currently, KIII 3NEWS is a leading news source in one of Texas's rapidly expanding markets. With a strong focus on local news and weather, the station has maintained its position as the top news outlet for the Coastal Bend for many years.

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Check your bottles! Topo Chico recalled due to bacterial contamination risk

19 hours ago | kiiitv.com | Cory McCord

HOUSTON — Coca-Cola has issued a voluntary recall of certain Topo Chico Mineral Water products sold at select Costco locations in Texas and Louisiana due to potential bacterial contamination. The recall affects Topo Chico Mineral Water packaged in 16.9-ounce (500 mL) glass bottles, sold in 18-packs with the lot code #13A2541. The impacted products were purchased between May 20 and May 29, 2025, according to a letter sent to Costco members.
Rare falcons make coastal comeback on Padre Island thanks to conservation efforts

2 days ago | kiiitv.com | Bill Churchwell

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A major milestone is unfolding on North Padre Island: a rare species of falcon once thought gone from the Texas landscape is making a comeback thanks to conscious breeding and reintroduction efforts underway right here in the Coastal Bend. For the first time, there's proof that the recovery effort is working.
'Camp Build It' lays career foundation for future female construction workers

2 days ago | kiiitv.com | Iris Gonzalez |Iris González

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Underway this week is a summer camp that's building up girls – by teaching them how to build with their own hands! "Camp Build It" is a joint effort by the Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend and the Bechtel construction company. The all-girls camp is centered on encouraging the next generation of woman builders.
Restaurant owner steps up to provide free meals to children in need this Summer

2 days ago | kiiitv.com | Faith Colbert

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — It's not just heat-index values that are sizzling. A simple Facebook post, which has received more than 100 shares, shed light on a need in the community and the people willing to step up. "I kind of bit off more than I could chew," said El Vago Burger & BBQ owner Alex Arredondo. "You know when I first announced it, it was just going to be the kids of Molina. Like around here. It got over 1,000 shares, everybody was messaging me.
District-wide job fair aims to fill open roles across CCISD

3 days ago | kiiitv.com | Madeline Salinas

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — With one school year officially in the books, CCISD is already shifting focus to the fall and making sure every campus is fully staffed and ready to go. Corpus Christi ISD is looking to fill a wide range of positions ahead of the upcoming school year, and the district is giving job seekers a chance to get hired on the spot. A district-wide job fair is happening Tuesday, June 4, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Mary Carroll High School Arena, located at 3202 Saratoga Blvd.
City fast tracks Mary Rhodes pump overhaul amid strain on reservoirs

3 days ago | kiiitv.com | Bill Churchwell

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An important update has been given on a key piece of water infrastructure that is undergoing repairs to correct decreased pumping pressure along the Mary Rhodes pipeline. The issue reduced the max flow of 70-million gallons per day to 55-million gallons. The Mary Rhodes brings in water from our eastern supplies, mainly Lake Texana and the Colorado River.
Real estate agents stand strong against stalker amid safety concerns

3 days ago | kiiitv.com | Lexis Greene

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Ashley Babbitt, a former realtor who now works on the other side of the sale, decided she wouldn't be silent anymore about a local man who developed a dangerous fixation on her. It all began as him posing as a protentional buyer. "It's not just calling and texting repeatedly," Babbit said. "It's making fake Facebooks, putting up information about me with threats in in it, it's hacking my home Wi-Fi, telling me what my children were watching upstairs," she said.
Caffeinated beverages a hazard ahead of summer, health officials warn

3 days ago | kiiitv.com | Faith Colbert

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Health officials in Nueces County are warning people to avoid excessive caffeine this summer, as the stimulant acts as a diuretic and may contribute to dehydration. Shelby Pena, Coastal Bend Food Bank dietician warns "Energy drinks, I definitely do not advise on a really hot summer day." Those words of wisdom aren't meant to burst your bubble but rather to bring awareness of the looming danger that may follow.
She's a Texas icon who built a billion-dollar empire. Now, she's dating a country superstar.

3 days ago | kiiitv.com | Michelle Homer

LAS VEGAS — Heads turned at the American Music Awards when country singer and songwriter Zac Brown showed up with the new woman in his life. Brown shared a photo with Texas entrepreneur and philanthropist Kendra Scott on Instagram. "Hit the @amas red carpet with the best date by my side.💙" Scott, who founded a billion-dollar jewelry empire in Austin, also shared Instagram photos of their red carpet debut.
Texas ranks 16th for storm safety due to lack of statewide building codes, says IBHS

3 days ago | kiiitv.com | Cheryl Mercedes

HOUSTON — A national watchdog safety group reports that Texas is near the bottom when it comes to storm protection. The Institute for Business and Home Safety said a lack of building codes is putting homeowners at risk. A simulation in a test chamber at the IBHS Research Center shows what happens when wind gets inside a home and the roof is not ready. The roof lifts off.