KRIS-TV (Corpus Christi, TX)

1 day ago | kristv.com | Makaylah Chavez

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Police warn residents about criminals who watch and follow victims from financial institutions and stores before stealing their valuables. 'Jugging': The growing theft trend targeting shoppers and bank customers A growing crime trend called "jugging" is putting shoppers and bank customers at risk, with seven cases already reported this year in Corpus Christi.

2 days ago | kristv.com | Makaylah Chavez

For just $11, visitors can enjoy an interactive guided tour at the Texas Sea Life Center on the Island, offering an inexpensive summer activity for the whole family. Texas Sealife Center offers affordable summer fun at just $11 per person The center functions primarily as a wildlife hospital, rescuing and rehabilitating sea turtles, shorebirds, and raptors, while also providing educational tours to the public. "We're one of the cheapest attractions around.

3 days ago | kristv.com | Makaylah Chavez

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Summer travel planning can be expensive with costs for gas, hotels, food, and activities adding up quickly. But Corpus Christi residents have plenty of affordable options for fun right in their own backyard. Free and low cost summer plan ideas in Corpus Christi "We're excited that we get to live where many people want to vacation," said America Segura, Director of Communications for Visit Corpus Christi.

3 days ago | kristv.com | Ana Conejo

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Today Congressman Michael Cloud for District 27 spoke at a luncheon event hosted by the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce at the Del Mar College Oso Creek Campus. He gave updates in regards of his ongoing initiatives in Washington while some rallied outside the event. “It's an honor to serve this area and this region. We’re on the tip of the spear of the great things that are happening in the country, but the work is beginning right here in our area,” said Cloud.

3 days ago | kristv.com | Tyrese Boone

A bill that aimed to overhaul standardized testing in Texas public schools has failed to pass, much to the disappointment of educators across the state. House Bill 4, which proposed replacing the STAAR (State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness) test with three shorter assessments spread throughout the school year, died in the closing days of the legislative session. Among those voicing frustration is Nancy Vera, President of the Corpus Christi American Federation of Teachers.