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Posted 07/30/2010 8:19 PM by Steven Romo

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CORPUS CHRISTI - A local family has struggled to live without a kitchen for the past six months.

They say the contractor they paid thousands to do the job hasn't shown up for months.

So this week, they called the Troubleshooters.

When Action 10 News showed up, the problems were obvious.

"As you can see, nothing has been done. Ok? No countertops, my cabinet hasn't been made," said Othelia Diaz.

She says this is how her kitchen has looked since February… Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 7:53 PM by Bart Bedsole

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CORPUS CHRISTI - Three dead dogs were recovered from a backyard in the 1200 block of 11th Street on Friday afternoon.

A neighbor who had noticed two of the dead dogs called the city to report the deaths, and after photographing the scene to obtain a warrant, animal control officers returned to the home to remove the carcases.

At least two of the dogs were heavily decomposed, with not much remaining except patches of skin and bones.

Both of those dogs also still had cha… Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 6:21 PM by Bart Bedsole

CORPUS CHRISTI - A jury has decided the punishment for two men convicted of raping two teenage girls in Port Aransas in 2007.

Jason Hendershott received life sentences on all nine counts, and 20 year sentences on two counts.

Noe Hernandez was given life sentences on all counts.

Posted 07/30/2010 4:46 PM by Gabe Vela

ROBSTOWN -- A Robstown family of five is staying with family tonight after their home burned down on Friday.

It happened at a home in the 3900 block of County Road 67. The damage is estimated at more than $30,000 dollars.

The American Red Cross provided the family with food and clothing. As always, you can help by making a donation to the Red Cross. Just text FIRE to 20222 on your cell phone to give $10.

Posted 07/30/2010 3:33 PM by Gabe Vela

CORPUS CHRISTI -- Accountability ratings for the Corpus Christi Independent School District were released today and overall the state rated the district academically acceptable.

Here's a look at the numbers:

• 18 campuses were rated exemplary. That's four more campuses than last year.
• 29 schools were given a recognized rating including for the first time four area high schools.
• 11 schools were rated academically acceptable.
• Only Miller HS wa… Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 2:35 PM by Keaton Fox - kfox@kristv.com

CORPUS CHRISTI -- Corpus Christi police are looking for someone who stole a woman's purse, then used her credit card at several local stores.

It happened Saturday, July 24 around 5:00 p.m., according to police.

The woman was loading groceries into her car when another white vehicle came up next to her and stole her purse.

The first suspect is described as a Hispanic male, late teens or early 20's, 5'3" to 5'5" feet tall, long wavy shoulder length hair, and a thin buil… Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 9:11 PM by Kristin Dean

CORPUS CHRISTI- The arts community in Corpus Christi says they have been hit hard by tough economic times and recent city budget cuts.

A group of nine arts and culture organizations, including the Arts Center of South Texas, the Harbor Playhouse, South Texas Botanical Gardens, and several others, have partnered with the City of Corpus Christi for an alternative fundraising campaign.

The Corpus Christi Arts and Culture Alliance announced on Friday that the campaign makes it eas… Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 2:25 PM by Keaton Fox - kfox@kristv.com

CORPUS CHRISTI -- Barefoot Wine and the Surfrider Foundation are hosting a beach clean up and a celebration tomorrow for any that wants to help.

The clean up will start at 9:00 a.m. in the morning at Nueces County Beach, access road number 3 and is expected to last untill 11:00 a.m.

Then cleaners that are 21 or up can go to the celebration at the Texas Surf Museum downtown from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Posted 07/30/2010 3:25 PM by Jennifer Parker

CORPUS CHRISTI - A man accused of stabbing a local woman to death back in May has been indicted for her murder. 46-year-old Pedro Bustinza is charged with the murder of 42-year-old Elisa Garcia Rodriguez.

The woman's bloody body was found inside her home on Jasmine Court back on May 11th. Police say Bustinza killed Rodriguez after she rejected his advances of starting a romantic relationship with her.

Bustinza reportedly confessed to the murder during a police interrogation. … Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 3:00 PM by Kristin Dean

CORPUS CHRISTI- The Texas State Aquarium will be having games and activities on sharks as part of the Discovery Channel's popular annual Shark Week. The kick-off party will be on Saturday, July 31st, from 10am-5pm.

The hands-on experiments, games, and door prizes will be available to visitors at the Texas State Aquarium, both on Saturday's kick-off party and for the rest of the week.

Posted 07/30/2010 1:04 PM by Kristin Dean

CORPUS CHRISTI- A group of local healthcare employees are planning to hit the streets this Saturday in a volunteer event called "Hydrate the Homeless". In a press release, Radiology Associates says they created the company-wide event, which includes handing out care packages to Corpus Christi's homeless population. The care packages will have bottled water and toiletries.

Radiology Associates says they have spent the last few months collecting toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo and o… Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 7:54 PM by Toni Miles

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Samantha Gonzales is taking college courses to get a degree in pharmacy, but she's also learned a lot about how to use hammers, nail and other tools over the past year. That's because she has put hundreds of hours of work into her new habitat home.

"I learned a lot, how to build, about hammers and nails, a whole bunch of different things," Gonzales said.

Samantha, who works at an HEB Pharmacy, will share her new home with her six-year-old son Isaac.
The house is in the 7… Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 8:02 PM by Keaton Fox - kfox@kristv.com

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CORPUS CHRISTI -- The Port of Corpus Christi has narrowed the possible buyers for the Naval Station Ingleside property.

Staff recommended three companies, ranking them from most recommended starting with Service Marine, Corpus Development, and Apex.

Service Marine would use the property as a hub for its boat repair service.

Corpus Development owns thousands of acres across from NSI, and would use the land as a master development and would sublease the property to indus… Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 11:43 AM by Jennifer Pakrer

CORPUS CHRISTI - A local woman is recovering after having her foot run over by a beer delivery truck. The victim says she pulled into the Stripes at Port & Tarlton and was walking across the parking lot when the truck pulled in. She says she thought the driver was going to stop, but that wasn't the case.

Desiree Ochoa says, "I'm thinking he's going to stop. He's on his cell phone and he drove over my foot and I'm telling him to stop. He dont even stop. He gets back on his phone a… Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 11:27 AM by Monica Chavarria

Information from Applied Cognitive Psychology

A quiet environment may be best for studying or when trying to concentrate.

Researchers found listening to music broke concentration and impaired the ability to remember.

Participants were asked to recall information after being put in various environments with and without music, and with a voice repeating the number three.

Tests show participants performed best while in a quiet or steady state environment.… Click to Read More

Posted 07/30/2010 11:20 AM by Monica Chavarria

Information from Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism

Postmenopausal women taking Avandia and Actos to keep their diabetes in check, may be at increased risk for fractures.

Researchers found that women over 50 with fractures were more likely to have filled prescriptions for the diabetes drugs.

The study shows higher doses increased the fracture risk.

Posted 07/30/2010 11:14 AM by Monica Chavarria

Information from British Medical Journal

New research finds that calcium supplements may be bad for your heart.

The study in the British Medical Journal shows that taking calcium supplements is linked with a 30 percent increased risk of heart attack.

Researchers looked at the results of 11 trials involving 12,000 patients.

They say doctors need to re-evaluate recommending supplements to older people for osteoporosis.

Posted 07/30/2010 10:56 AM by Elizabeth Noyola

CORPUS CHRISTI - A Corpus Christi police officer on the way to a call was involved in an accident this morning.

It happened at the intersection of Leopard and Violet shortly after 6 am.

A SUV was turning onto Violet from Leopard when the driver hit the cop car. The SUV then spun around and hit another vehicle.

The SUV did not have the right away.

There were only minor injuries.

No citation have been issued yet as the accident is under investigation.

Posted 07/30/2010 10:39 AM by Jennifer Parker

CORPUS CHRISTI - A local woman is in jail after hitting her husband with a hammer overnight. It happened at a home on Downing Street.

When police arrived they found 54-year-old Yolands Martinez hitting the garage door lock with the hammer. Martinez's husband told police she had hit him when he tried to get her away from the door.

Martinez was arrested for aggravated assault and criminal mischief. The husband suffered some bruising and swelling to the arm.

Posted 07/30/2010 10:24 AM by Jennifer Parker

FRESNO, CA - Authorities in California have seized $1.7-Billion worth of marijuana plants following a major raid of two national forests. Operation Trident included everything from eradication and staking out supply runners. 55 people have been arrested and face federal drug charges, and authorities say, more arrests are on the way.