City News

The loud noises and displays of holiday fireworks can be very distressing for pets, leading to significant stress and anxiety. Animals possess acute senses, making them particularly sensitive to loud sounds. This fear may result in destructive behavior, attempts to escape, or even injury.

The City of Corpus Christi is preparing for the Inaugural Corpus Christi TX (CCTX) Marathon Weekend on Saturday, December 27, and Sunday, December 28. Over 1,300 runners and hundreds of spectators will participate in the two-day event. The event is drawing runners from throughout the United States. The 26.2-mile CCTX Marathon is also listed as a Boston Marathon qualifying race.

A small section of Glenoak Drive near Waldron Road will be closed to traffic from Monday, December 29, through Friday, January 2, for utility work. Access to homes will remain available via alternate neighborhood routes.

To facilitate ongoing water line improvements at the intersection of South Padre Island Drive (SPID) and Everhart Road, crews will implement a switch in lane closures on SPID Eastbound Frontage Road. Beginning Monday, December 29, and lasting approximately two weeks, the center lane of the eastbound frontage road will be closed, while the right-hand lane will remain open, allowing eastbound travel and left turns to Everhart Road.

In observance of the holiday season, all City of Corpus Christi non-essential offices will be closed during the week between Christmas and New Year's Day. Most offices will be closed beginning Thursday, December 25, 2025, and reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026.

At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council approved awarding $4.85 million to South Texas Building Partners for the construction of a new detention center.

At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council approved an Interlocal Agreement with the Lavaca-Navidad River Authority (LNRA) for the design of a pump station expansion at the LNRA facility in Edna, Texas.

The Corpus Christi City Council approved an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with the cities of Alice, Beeville, and Mathis to provide for the ability to share resources to assist in water and wastewater projects across the region.

Corpus Christi Solid Waste Services encourages residents to focus on their post-holiday cleanup to support citywide recycling.

As the region moves into the colder winter months, Corpus Christi Water (CCW) is sharing helpful tips for homeowners to protect plumbing during the cold weather.