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CORPUS CHRISTI -- Former State School employee Guadalupe Delarosa was sentenced today after he pleaded guilty to two counts of injury to a disabled person. The 22-year-old was charged with three counts for staging fights among the school's disabled residents. Yesterday, an Adult Protective Service investigator identified Delarosa in the video.... more »

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - On the Internet she referred to herself as 'Jihad Jane.'  But her real name is Colleen Renee LaRose.  Shes' 46.       On Tuesday La Rose was indicted in Federal Court in Philadelphia on charges including conspiracy to provide material support to terrorists.  And that she... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - Thirty-year-old Herlinda Rodriguez pleaded guilty Wednesday to backing her SUV into a man and then fleeing the scene.  Surveillance video from the September 2009 incident shows Rodriguez hitting the man at the Stripes store on Saratoga and Staples.  Rodriguez was sentenced to three years in prison and ten... more »

SINTON - The police department needs your help in finding 46-year-old Alfonso Beltran. He was last seen on Saturday. He is described as a Hispanic male, with black hair, brown eyes and has a salt and peppered colored goatee. His family fears he's in danger due to a recent medical diagnosis. ... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- Just after midnight, police spotted a Jeep Cherokee weaving across the road and driving on the shoulder on the 7000 block of I-37. The driver, 37 year old Jose Almaguer, appeared to be drunk, and was arrested after failing several sobriety tests.   Then... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - A Nueces County jury decided Wednesday that Guadalupe "Andrew" Cervantes will spend the rest of his life in prison.  It took jurors a little over an hour to make that decision. He was also fined $10,000. Cervantes pleaded guilty Monday morning in the aggravated assault of Casandra... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - Officials with the Padre Island National Seashore are  implementing a seasonal speed limit of 15 miles per hour from mile marker 5 to the Mansfield Channel from April 15 through July 5, 2010. The speed limit change will provide visitors a safer beach experience during the summer season... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - Health officials are asking parents and local doctors to be aware of a dangerous game that is gaining popularity among kids. It's called the "choking game".  It involves kids using their hands or belts, neck ties, or other items to choke each other in order... more »

INGLESIDE, Texas - On May 1st the Port of Corpus Christi assumes control of Naval Station Ingleside.  Among the proposals under consideration by Port commissioners for what to do with the base is one from a company called Apex and its subsidiary SwiftShips.        They build boats and... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - A mattress inside an apartment caught on fire early Wednesday morning and fire officals say it might be arson. It happened on the 3200 blk. of Reid Dr. around 1:30 a.m. A maintenance man for the apartment complex said he heard a fire alarm and broke the... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - With spring break just around the corner, Del Mar College wants to keep students safe.  On Thursday, Del Mar will be holding Spring Break readiness activities at the college's East campus from 11:00am to 3:00pm.  Del Mar wants to boost awareness about the dangers of Spring Break hazards, such as driving... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - Diesel fuel spilled out of a tanker truck's fuel tank Wednesday morning. It happened on I-37 near Tuloso around 9:30 a.m. A battery cover flew off the tanker and punctured the fuel tank causing about 50 gallons of diesel to spill out and drain into a storm... more »

ROBSTOWN - Action 10 news has had numerous complaints about potholes plaguing the streets of Robstown Texas.  Wednesday on Action 10, we check out these crumbling roads.  If you potholes are popping up in your area, let us know.  Just send us an e-mail to pothole@kztv10.com more »

CORPUS CHRISTI -- Lieutenant Stuart Alexander was awarded the highest award by the Corpus Christi Police Department tonight. The late Alexander was awarded the police Medal of Honor and the Police Cross during the first ever awards banquet for the PD. The Medal of Honor is awarded for gallantry and... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI -- Herlinda Rodriguez was in court today to look over the surveillance video that allegedly shows her backing up into a man with her SUV. It happened last September at the Stripes on Saratoga and Staples. Another hearing is scheduled tomorrow and there's word that Rodriguez may plead... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI -- An Adult Protective Services investigator who took the stand today in the trial of a former state school worker identified 22-year-old Guadalupe Delarosa in the infamous fight club videos. She also identified each of the victims in the videos and their behavioral issues and needs. Delarosa faces... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- Around 10:30 Monday night, police on the 900 block of Belmeade saw a red Chevy Blazer run a stop sign. When they stopped the car, they found that the driver had an open can of beer in the front seat. When 55-year-old Juan Singleterry allowed them... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - Tuesday, Corpus Christi city council approved to extend the Mary Rhodes pipeline.  The plan is to build a 40-mile extension from Lake Texana East to the Colorado River.  Tuesday council members unanimously approved 8-million dollars for the project. Work is expected to begin in December of next... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - CCPD, The Women's Shelter of South Texas, and Del Mar College will host a sexual assault and date rape workshop.  The workshop will be held Wednesday from noon to 2:00pm at the Del Mar College East Campus Harvin Center Retama Room.  It's open to the public but... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - Tuesday, the trial began for 46-year old Eric Allison.  He's accused of molesting several children and stealing dirty diapers to wear for his own enjoyment.  Authorities say they found pornography on his computer and the diapers during a search of his home.  Back in February, Allison pleaded... more »

BEEVILLE -- Students are dealing with the loss of two young classmates who were killed in a weekend car crash. Five students from Beeville's Jones High School were packed into a car late Friday night. They were headed southbound on FM 888 near County Road 307. Investigators say they were in the middle... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - A local tax service is offering free tax preparation for military families. For the week of March 22-27, 2010, Liberty Tax Service is offering free tax preparation services for veterans and active military and their immediate family members. The free service is available at the... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - The Port Corpus Christi Authority has applied to add Corpus Christi as a designated delivery point for cotton. In a press release Tuesday afternoon, the PCCA announced it has applied to ICE Futures U.S., Inc. to have it modify Rule 10.12 to add Corpus Christi as... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - It seems like everyday we're reporting on more traffic accidents involving drunk drivers. Last Wednesday, Antonio Cortez ran his car into a pole on Weber Street. Witnesses say they had to take his keys away from him before the police arrived. He was arrested for DWI. The... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - Testimony began Tuesday in the trial of another former Corpus Christi State School employee.  22 year old Guadalupe DeLaRosa is accused of staging fights between mentally disabled residents.  DeLaRosa faces three counts of injury to a disabled person.  All are third degree felonies each punishable by two... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - Memorial Coliseum is one step closer to demolition.  Tuesday, a fence was put around the Coliseum area to secure it and prevent trespassers from entering the property.  According to the city's engineering department, they are working to get all the contract documents in place before A&R Demolitions... more »

CCPD needs your help finding this week's most wanted gang member. He is 24-year-old Raul Garcia. He's wanted for a parole violation for burglary of a home. If you have any information on where he might be  call Crime Stoppers at 888-TIPS. more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - The following scores and information are taken from health inspection reports provided by the Corpus Christi - Nueces County health department for Feb. 17 - March 3, 2010. TOP SCORE Rigatoni's Italian Restaurant 10501 Leopard Score: 94 B-LIST KFC 5633 Saratoga Score: 88 Violations: Original... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI -- With 28 arrests and over $540,000 collected, it was another successful "Great Warrant Roundup" for the city. City marshals made the arrests Saturday in the fourth year of the program. The city gave those with outstanding warrants or tickets a chance to pay up before then. ... more »

CORPUS CHRSTI -- Robert Garza, 22, was arrested for allegedly hitting a husband and wife as they crossed Tarlton yesterday. The two only suffered minor injuries. They were able to provide police a description of Garza's car and police tracked it to the 2600 block of Presa. Garza is charged... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI -- Police are on the lookout for two young men who were caught on tape during a beer run over the weekend. One guy reportedly walked out with an 18 pack of beer just before the second guy dropped his two packs and pushed down the clerk who... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI -- Guadalupe Andrew Cervantes, 19,  pled guilty Monday morning to stabbing his girlfriend 38 times with a box cutter.  It happened last December while the couple was driving down Corn Products Road.  Casandra Perez's body was covered in cuts and stab wounds.  The punishment phase of... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - Emergency crews were kept busy Monday afternoon after a shed caught fire on the city's Southside.  It happened at 2:00pm at a home on the 4500 block of Dandridge.  Fire officials tell Action 10 that the shed is a total loss.  The homes fence was also damaged. ... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI- A fire damaged a house early Monday morning. It happened around four o'clock Monday morning on the 2200 blk. of Coleman. Firefighters say a man was a sleep inside at the time but was able to get out of the home unharmed. It took crews... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI -- Police have arrested two more people following the shut down of an illegal gambling operation.  Ricky Graveman, 54,  and Tommy Lee Johnson, 44 -- the owner and co-owner of the 777 Internet Cafe -- turned themselves into police this morning.  Jason Paul Ramirez, 21, was arrested last Friday... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - A man is facing D.W.I. charges after plowing his truck into a church early Monday morning. It happened around midnight Monday at 19th St. and Morris. According to police, the driver of the truck lost control, went off the roadway, hit the curb, and then rolled over... more »

A man sitting on his porch on Juanita Drive was shot in a drive-by shooting overnight. Police say a white Suburban drove by and shot at the man four times.  One of the shots hit the man's knee and he was taken to Spohn Memorial Hospital. Police are... more »

A truck plowed into a building this morning at the 4500 block of Baldwin.  Police say a man and a woman driving a truck had an argument that turned violent, causing the driver to hit Bibeau's Restaurant.  The couple had their child in the back seat in a car seat. ... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI- A man was hit by a car at the Oso Bay Turnaround overnight, after reportedly choking a woman. That woman's friend says she was fighting with the man in the car when he started choking the driver.  That car came to a stop and the man reportedly jumped... more »

Four men are wanted for robbery after an attempted beer run turned violent early this morning. Police say it happened when the clerk was practically tackled to the ground while the men were running out of the Stripes on Waldron and SPID.  The clerk was injured and one of the... more »

Two teens are dead and three others are hurt after they car they were in rolled over.  It happened about five miles south of Beeville on FM 888.  16 Year old Mariono Virata and Reagan Hardy died at the scene.  16 Year old Bethany Bernal was taken to Spohn Memorial... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - It took more than a week for a jury to find Daniel Lopez guilty, but less than an hour to sentence him to death for running down and killing Lieutenant Stuart Alexander. It happened last march during a police chase involving Lopez. Lieutenant Alexander was... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - Daniel Lopez, 22, has been sentenced to death for the killing of Corpus Christi Police Lt. Stuart Alexander in March of 2009. Lopez was convicted of capital murder earlier this week. Punishment for the conviction was either life in prison or the death penalty.  It took a... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - The defense began its testimony today in the capital murder trial of Daniel Lopez. Testifying on his Lopez's behalf was his maternal grandmother and an ex-girlfriend's mother. Earlier this afternoon Lt. Stuart Alexander's wife took the stand as the prosecution wrapped up its testimony. Stuart was killed... more »

The parents of baby Addison Fischer proudly showed her off to the camera's today.  "Baby Addie" was born just 13 ounces and 9 inches long on October 14th, 2009.  She is the smallest baby to survive at Bay Area Women's Medical Center.  A team of roughly ten doctors and nurses... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- About a dozen police officers showed up with a U-Haul truck and shut down what they called an illegal gambling operation Friday.   It happened around 11:00 a.m. at a business on the 2000 block of Airline. According to police, several computers and an... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI - C.C.P.D.is asking for your help in identifying the person who broke in to a local video game store. Police say on February 28th at the Game Stop in Moore Plaza, a suspect smashed through the wall of an adjacent office space, causing more than $1,000 in... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI -- The Coastal Bend is getting ready for the Spring Break rush. In less than a week, people from all over the country will be hitting our area to celebrate. While authorities want our visitors to enjoy themselves, they want to make sure it's a safe holiday for everyone. Spring... more »

PADRE ISLAND, Texas - It's already here.  Road construction on Padre Island.  Just in time for Spring Break and tourism and more traffic.  The Island's always been a Spring Break destination point. "Last year we had to tweek up some signal timings. Things like that to release some traffic jams,"... more »

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas -- It was just before midnight when officers responding to a traffic accident on the 1900 block of Darcey found a car that had sideswiped another. Police say 66 year old Mary Bradford -- the driver of the car who caused the accident -- appeared to be... more »