1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (370+ words) joined KRIS 6 News in March of 2026. She is a neighborhood news reporter for Corpus Christi's Southside, Padre Island and Flour Bluff. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Hundreds of people climbed the stairs at Whataburger Field on Friday to honor the lives lost…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago   (541+ words) CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Coastal Bend communities unite to Honor 9/11 Heroes with memorial events on September 11, 2026. Communities across the Coastal Bend will come together to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the tragic attacks that forever changed America. From solemn ceremonies to challenging…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago   (186+ words) CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — State environmental regulators affirmed and approved an emergency order Wednesday impacting Coastal Bend reservoirs by suspending pass-throughs due to drought conditions. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Commissioners unanimously approved the Executive Director's Emergency Order to temporary…...

3+ day, 22+ hour ago   (260+ words) is the neighborhood reporter for West Nueces County and Kleberg County. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Good morning Coastal Bend neighbors, and happy Wednesday! Here's your 6 Things to Know before you go. A proposal to raise long-term parking at Corpus Christi International…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (31+ words) KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi TxDOT invites Corpus Christi community to share safety concerns about SH 361 corridor...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (33+ words) KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi Corpus Christi mayor returns to city hall after 30-day suspension, eyes Inner Harbor desalination...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (233+ words) The Texas Department of Transportation is hosting a community open house to discuss safety improvements along State Highway 361, one of the Coastal Bend's key transportation corridors. The SH 361 Corridor Safety Conversation is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 21, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Island…...

4+ day, 15+ hour ago   (37+ words) KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi Del Mar College launches AI strategy with chatbots, course tools and programs planned for fall 2027...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (315+ words) Padre Island broke ground on a new event center next to the Briscoe King Pavilion, a beachside landmark that has hosted years of community memories — including weddings. For Spencer Gambill, the weathered pavilion holds more than ocean views. It holds…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (378+ words) Jordan Benavides joined the KRIS 6 team in June 2026 as a Multimedia Journalist focused on Kleberg, Brooks and Kenedy counties. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — For many veterans, the toughest battles don't end with military service — they continue in the form of navigating…...