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Parental Rights Terminated for Mother Convicted of Starving Son

September 3, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI -- After a week-long civil trial, Alma Villarreal has lost custody and rights to her four children. The civil trial was prompted after Villarreal was convicted earlier this year and sentenced to 30 years in prison for the starvation of her son Isaac who was 3-years-old at the... more »
CCPD Chief, Commanders Patrolling for Drunk Drivers Tonight

September 3, 2010

CORPUS CHRSITI -- As you head out tonight to celebrate the holiday weekend, be warned: Corpus Christi Police Officers will be onthe lookout for drunk drivers. Along with officers, CCPD Chief Troy Riggs and all the commanders will be making their presence known at local bars. Riggs says tonight's initiative... more »
Pawlak Sentenced to 55 Years in Prison

September 3, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI -- A local man convicted of sexually assaulting four boys was sentenced today. Paul Pawlak, 45, was given 55 years in prison after he was found guilty yesterday on four counts of sexual assault of a child and one count of attempted sexual assault. Pawlak was... more »
Teachers, Parents Learn to Fight Cyber Predators Play Video

September 3, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI --Classrooms at Tuloso-Midway High School were filled with parents, teachers and business leaders who were learning more about computer technology. People who attended a session held by the Corpus Christi Police Department learned about cyber predators and local cases involving young people from the Coastal Bend. A... more »
Flood Advisory: Bee, Live Oak, San Patricio

September 3, 2010

BEE-LIVE OAK-SAN PATRICIO- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...BEEVILLE...MATHIS 1207 PM CDT FRI SEP 3 2010 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CORPUS CHRISTI HAS ISSUED AN * URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR... SOUTH CENTRAL BEE COUNTY IN SOUTH TEXAS... THIS INCLUDES THE CITY OF BEEVILLE... EXTREME SOUTHEASTERN LIVE... more »
Two People Sent to Hospital in Morning Accident

September 3, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI - Two people were sent to the hospital after an accident this morning at the intersection of Horne and Prescott. According to police, a car made a left turn onto Prescott in front of a van. The two drivers were taken to the hospital with injuries.... more »
Flash Fire at HEB Bakery

September 3, 2010

CORPUS CHRSITI - A flash fire at the heb bakery this morning caused a lot of smoke coming from the smoke stacks on the building. Firefighters were called to the HEB bakery on the 100 blk of McBride around 6:00 am. Fire officials tell us that while HEB... more »
Major Accident on I-37

September 3, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI - At least one man was sent to the hospital with injuries after an accident on I-37 this morning. It happened around 10:50 on the southbound lane of the interstate right before the Navigation Boulevard exit. A truck rolled over crushing the cab. No word yet on... more »
Texas Youths Face Upgraded Charge After Man Dies

September 3, 2010

DALLAS (AP) - Investigators are seeking to upgrade charges against two children to capital murder after the death of a second person in a Dallas-area shooting last month. Garland police on Friday say 48-year-old Alan Nevil died Thursday night from wounds he suffered in an Aug. 17 shooting that... more »
Flood Advisory: Live Oak County

September 3, 2010

LIVE OAK- INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...GEORGE WEST...THREE RIVERS 958 AM CDT FRI SEP 3 2010 THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN CORPUS CHRISTI HAS ISSUED AN * URBAN AND SMALL STREAM FLOOD ADVISORY FOR... NORTHERN LIVE OAK COUNTY IN SOUTH TEXAS... THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF...THREE RIVERS...GEORGE WEST... ... more »
No Signs of Oil Leaking from Oil Rig

September 3, 2010

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - The Coast Guard says a cutter that's been patrolling the area around yesterday's oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico is not reporting any signs of leaks. A helicopter will survey the site later in the day. The Coast Guard initially reported a sheen a... more »
Road Work - McArdle Rd. & Daly Dr.

September 3, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI - The C.C. Traffic Engineering office, from Tuesday, September 7 through Friday, September 17, 2010, utility work will be done near the intersection of McArdle Road and Daly Drive. The work is scheduled to be carried out between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day. While the project... more »
Police Seek Crawl-thru Robber

September 3, 2010

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Fort Worth police are seeking a crawl-thru robber who used a drive-thru window to steal $400 from a business. ABC Convenience Store owner Fares Malalha says the window is small and the robber is "not really skinny." A police report says the suspect had... more »
Road Work - Williams & Nile Dr.

September 3, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI - The Traffic Engineering Department says starting Tuesday, September 7 through Thursday, September 9, work will be done along Williams Drive between Nile Drive and Rodd Field Road. While the project is underway, Williams Drive will be reduced to one shared lane through the work site. The... more »
Big Brother Rescheduled

September 2, 2010

Tonight's Big Brother Episode will run at approximately 12:37am as a result of the preseason game. You can always catch the episode online at cbs.com. more »
Rescuers Stage 'Intervention' for Dolphin

September 2, 2010

COPANO BAY -- A young dolphin was the target of an "intervention" in Copano Bay today. The local Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network tells us its been aware of the dolphin that was wrapped in fishing line since last month. But it wasn't until today the group along with SeaWorld... more »
Pawlak Found Guilty of Sexual Assault of Child

September 2, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI -- A man on trial for sexually assaulting at least four young boys was found guilty today. Paul Pawlak, 45, was found guilty on two counts of sexual assault of a child and two counts of attempted sexual assault of a child. Pawlak was also charged... more »
Abandoned Baby Going to State Care, Police Pursue Mother Play Video

September 2, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI - The baby found abandoned outside a launrdomat on Monday will soon be on his way to state custody, according to officials at the Corpus Christi Police Dept. A woman reported finding the baby in her car while she went inside to do laundry at the laundromat... more »
Mayor: No More Cell Phones In Meetings Play Video

September 2, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI -- The mayor today said after Tuesday's city council meeting that he's trying to push a new policy that would prohibit cell phone use in council meetings by council members. That rule already applies for the audience, but it rarely enforced. Tuesday's meeting was wrought with... more »
Drug Bust Nabs Dope, Cash and Guns Play Video

September 2, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI - Corpus Christi police uncover drugs, money and guns after seeing a drug deal go down. Eric Villalobos and Daniel Andrade have both been charged with Possession of Marijuana. Police say the duo were arrested after being spotted making a drug deal in downtown Corpus Christi.... more »
Coast Guard: No Oil Sheen from Gulf Explosion

September 2, 2010

NEW ORLEANS, LA (AP) - The Coast Guard is backing off its earlier report that an oil sheen about a mile long was spreading following a platform explosion in the Gulf of Mexico. Coast Guard Cmdr. Cheri Ben-Iesau said Thursday afternoon that crews was unable to confirm the oil... more »
Head-on Collision Kills One

September 2, 2010

HEBBRONVILLE - A head-on collision leaves on man dead on a highway outside of Hebbronville. The accident happened Tuesday night shortly before 11 p.m. on Highway 16, about 8 miles north of the town. DPS Troopers tell Action 10 a man from Mexico was driving when he drifted... more »
More Allegations for CCPD Officer Accused of Rape

September 2, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI - The Corpus Christi Police Department is investigating claims of a second alleged victim who is accusing an officer of touching her inappropriately. This week, Senior Officer Raul Rodriguez was put on paid leave after being accused of raping an underage girl in Robstown. Now, the... more »
CC Parks & Rec Offers One-Day Youth Basketball Tournament

September 2, 2010

From the City of Corpus Christi CORPUS CHRISTI - The City of Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department will be offering a One-Day Youth Basketball Tournament on Saturday, October 9, 2010. This one-day tournament is eligible to boys and girls in four GRADE DIVISIONS: (5 & 6), (7 &... more »
Airport To Improve Federal Inspection Area For International Flights

September 2, 2010

From the Corpus Christi International Airport CORPUS CHRISTI - The Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) has been notified by the Federal Aviation Administration that the Airport has been awarded a $2.8 million grant. The money will allow CCIA to make significant improvements to its Federal Inspection Services (FIS) facility.... more »
ATF Agent Shot During Warrant Sweep

September 2, 2010

DALLAS (AP) - A Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives spokesman says an agent who was shot during a warrant sweep on suspected gang members has injuries that aren't life-threatening. Tom Crowley says the agent was taken to Parkland Memorial Hospital on Thursday. He says the agent... more »
UPDATE: Rig Explosion

September 2, 2010

NEW ORLEANS, La. (AP) - The Coast Guard is saying that a mile-long oil sheen is spreading from the site off an offshore petroleum platform that exploded in the Gulf of Mexico off Louisiana. The site of the explosion is west of where BP's massive spill occurred. The Coast... more »
Ferrari Recalling Thousands of Cars

September 2, 2010

Ferrari says it is recalling 1,248 of its 458 Italia supercars after reports of fires breaking out in five of the luxury vehicles in several countries, saying Thursday that it wants to replace an adhesive that in some circumstances can melt due to overheating and possibly ignite. more »
Crimebeat - September 2 Play Video

September 2, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI -- Here at 6300 Meadowvista, police responded to an aggravated assault call. A man in a Camaro said he was being chased by a man with a baseball bat. The man suffered a busted lip. No suspects have been arrested at this time. Three people were arrested... more »
Accident Near Hebbronville Killed Man from Mexico

September 2, 2010

NEAR HEBBRONVILLE - A head on collision killed a man from Mexico near hebbronville. The accident happened Tuesday night shortly before 11:00 on Hwy. 16 eight miles north of Hebbronville. The driver of a truck drifted into the on-coming lane and hit an 18-wheeler head on. The... more »
Rapper T.I. & Wife Arrested

September 2, 2010

LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept says Rapper T.I. and his wife, Tameka Cottle were arrested on drug charges in West Hollywood late Wednesday. Police say the couple were arrested for posession of a controlled substance when officers smelled what they believed to be marijuana smoke coming... more »
Villarreal Trial Update

September 2, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI - Testimony continues today in the civil trial to determine if Alma Villarreal will lose her parental rights. This morning doctor Nancy Harper, the medical director of Driscoll Children's Hospital, took the witness stand. During her questioning by the state, she was asked to describe what Issac... more »
4-Vehicle Accident on Highway

September 2, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI - A four-car accident on Highway 181 around 10:30 a.m. caused traffic to backup on North Beach. The accident happened when a Chevy Tahoe was rear ended by another car - and that caused a chain reaction. No one was injured. Police say the driver... more »
UPDATE: Rig Explodes off La. Coast

September 2, 2010

Updated Information from Associated Press GRAND ISLE, La. (AP) - An offshore oil rig has exploded in the Gulf of Mexico, west of the site of the April blast that caused the massive oil spill. Coast Guard Petty Officer Casey Ranel says the blast was reported by a... more »
UPDATE: Rig Explosion

September 2, 2010

GULF OF MEXICO - WWL TV has confirmed through the U.S. Coast Guard that there was an explosion on a rig in the Gulf of Mexico today. The explosion happened around 9:30am. Coast Guard Says it's 80-miles South of Grand Isle. CG rescue choppers from New Orleans and... more »
Police Confirm Discovery Channel Headquarters Gunman's Identity

September 2, 2010

SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) - Police are confirming that the gunman who was shot to death by officers yesterday at the headquarters of the Discovery Channel in suburban Washington was James Lee. He had targeted the company with protests before, demanding an end to shows like "Kate Plus 8"... more »
Another Rig Explosion Reported

September 2, 2010

GULF OF MEXICO - WWL TV has confirmed through the US Coast Guard that there was an explosion on a rig in Gulf of Mexico today. Dozens are reported injured. The injured will be taken to hospitals in various coastal areas from Houston to the La./Ms. border area. more »
CC ranks among safest drivers in nation

September 2, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI - When it comes to driving, the city of Corpus Christi ranks 90th on the list of safest drivers in the nation's 200 largest cities, that's according to a recent Allstate Insurance poll. The survey's results were tallied in terms of car collision frequency. Last year,... more »
Quarterback shot, body dumped

September 2, 2010

MARLIN, Texas (AP) - A plea agreement means 40 years in prison for a central Texas man over the July 2009 shooting death of a friend. Jesse Lee Whigham pleaded guilty Wednesday to murder. A judge in Marlin then sentenced the 20-year-old defendant. The body of former... more »
2nd appliance rebate program for Texas

September 2, 2010

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Texans frustrated by not being able to get through by phone or online to take part in an Aprilenergy-efficient appliance rebate program will have another chance. State officials have announced a winter 2010 offering using unclaimed rebate funds. The initial offer involved more than $20... more »
Suspected Burglar Arrested in Laredo

September 1, 2010

LAREDO -- A man wanted for a number of burglaries around the city has been arrested. Hugo Gomez , 24, was arrested in his hometown of Laredo this afternoon. Officers and agents with the Gulf Coast Violent Offender Fugitive Task Force caught up with Gomez at a bus station.... more »
Day 3 Villarreal Civil Trial Play Video

September 1, 2010

County Court at Law #5 - Alma Villarreal is 2 months into a pregnancy with her 5th child. She also faces 30 years in prison for starving her son Isaac, who turned 5 on Tuesday. Now she could lose her parental rights to all her children. Attorney James Bjorum asked... more »
Pena Found Guilty of Lesser Charge

September 1, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI -- A jury has found 26-year-old Steven Pena guilty of criminally negligent homicide for a fatal accident last October. Woodrow Sanderfer, 47, was killed when Pena hit him head-on while driving the wrong way down an I-37 access road. Pena faces up to two years in... more »
Hostages at Discovery Headquarters Escape; Gunman Shot by Police

September 1, 2010

SILVER SPRING, MD. -- The gunman in Discovery headquarters shot by police and three hostages were able to escape safely. According to a law enforcement official in Maryland, authorities have identified James Lee as the man they believe is holding hostages at the Discovery Channel's headquarters just outside Washington.... more »
West Oso Teacher Injured in Rollover Accident

September 1, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI -- A West Oso High School teacher is hospitalized in critical condition following a rollover car crash. The accident happened around 10:30 Tuesday night at Saratoga and Cimarron. The driver 47-year-old Joseph Kalinec was left trapped in his car after police believe it went airborne and... more »
Nueces County Judge Dealing with Disorder

September 1, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI -- Nueces County Judge Loyd Neal says he's dealing with neurological disorder. Doctors diagnosed 73-year-old Neal with Myasthenia Gravis, or MG, a condition that affects the judge's speech. The judge went to the doctor after he had problems giving a speech back in April. But now that's... more »
CCPD Turns Mercury Meat Investigation Over To USDA Play Video

September 1, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI - CCPD says the investigation into meat possibly contaminated with mercury has been turned over to the USDA. Detective Curtis Abbot says two USDA agent spent a few days in the Coastal Bend interviewing HEB employees and trying to gather information. Abbot says, the meat is... more »
Villarreal Trial Update

September 1, 2010

County Court at Law #5 - Jurors are listening to recorded interviews with Amanda, Audrey, and Isaac, Alma Villarreal 3 oldest children. Little Isaac was asked has anybody ever done anything bad to you ? Vanessa has done bad things to me. She's in jail. Who else has done bad... more »
Villarreal Trial Update

September 1, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI - Vanessa Zuniga's testimony has been waived. The state says they plan to call 3 more witnesses tomorrow before wrapping up their case. This afternoon the jury will hear interviews done with Amanda, Audrey, and Isaac, Alma villarreal's 3 oldest children. more »
Villarreal Trial Update

September 1, 2010

CORPUS CHRISTI - Vanessa Zuniga is expected to testify in this civil trial this afternoon. But her attorney Jason Wolfe says she'll plead the 5th Amendment, her right to remain silent. Attorneys are now in discussion over whether she even has to take the stand, or if she'll have to... more »

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