CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Good morning from Bryan and Michelle Hofmann, your KRIS 6 News Anchors.
We’re waking up to calm skies across the Coastal Bend this morning, and hopefully your Thursday is off to a smooth start. Here's a look at the stories making headlines today, including updates on United Airlines’ tech troubles, a shooting on a military base, and a solemn ceremony happening locally to retire American flags collected during our “Flag for a Flag” event.
Let’s get you caught up:
New Tariffs
- New tariffs take effect today, impacting more than 60 countries.
- Nations with a U.S. trade deficit will face higher import taxes, some as high as 50%.
- The move follows a recent executive order by President Trump.
The change comes after President Trump signed an executive order last week delaying the implementation of the import tax. Over 60 nations will now be subjected to higher tariffs starting today.
It includes a 10% tariff for countries where the U.S. exports more than it imports. Nations with a trade deficit with the U.S. will see a 15% hike. Twenty-six countries, including Brazil, face tariffs that could reach as high as 50%.
United Airlines Grounded
- United flights across major U.S. airports were grounded due to a “technology issue.”
- Service has resumed, but hundreds of flights were delayed or held.
- The cause of the issue has not been disclosed.
A “technology issue” that led to a United Airlines ground stop at major airports across the country has now been resolved.
Hundreds of United flights were held at airports including San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Houston. The airline cited an “underlying technology issue,” though the specifics remain unclear.
Fort Stewart Shooting
- Five people were injured in a shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia.
- The suspect, who used a personal handgun, is in custody.
- All injured victims are expected to recover.
A shooting at Fort Stewart in Georgia left five people injured Wednesday.
Officials say the suspect, now in custody, used a personal handgun, not a military-issued weapon. Everyone hurt in the incident is expected to recover. Investigators are working to determine how the firearm made it onto the base.
Body Found in North Beach
- A body was found in Nueces Bay near an overturned kayak.
- The discovery followed the search for a missing 63-year-old man.
- Officials have not confirmed the identity of the deceased.
We are awaiting confirmation from the medical examiner on the identity of a body found near North Beach. On Wednesday, a 63-year-old man was reported missing after going out on the water Tuesday night.
An overturned kayak and a body were found around noon in Nueces Bay. Texas Parks and Wildlife is now leading the investigation.
Bay Jammin’ Concert and Cinema Series
- The free concert series continues tonight at Cole Park.
- Live music begins at 7:30 p.m.
- “Mufasa: The Lion King” will be shown Friday after sunset.
The Bay Jammin’ Concert and Cinema Series continues tonight at the Cole Park Amphitheater.
Enjoy live music from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. And don’t miss movie night on Friday with Mufasa: The Lion King, which begins after sunset. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and enjoy the free fun open to the public.
Flag for a Flag Retirement Ceremony
- A ceremony to retire nearly 2,000 collected American flags takes place today.
- It begins at 10 a.m. at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery.
- The event is open to the public.
Just a reminder, today is the flag retirement ceremony for the 1,989 flags collected during our Flag for a Flag campaign. It begins at 10 a.m. at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery.
This event was originally set for June but postponed due to weather. The public is encouraged to attend and pay tribute.
Thanks for spending part of your morning with us, and we hope you have a great day ahead!
As always, stay safe, stay curious, and stay kind.
We'll see you tomorrow.
-Bryan & Michelle Hofmann
