Communications News

Corpus Christi Council approved the Corpus Christi Police Department’s (CCPD) purchase of four new pursuit-rated Harley-Davidson motorcycles and upfitting for a total of $181,405.

Corpus Christi Water (CCW) provided the City Council with an update today on the projected date of a Level 1 Water Emergency, revised from December 2026 to September 2027.

The City Council has approved a Mid-Year Budget Adjustment for Fiscal Year 2026 as part of the City of Corpus Christi’s ongoing efforts to maintain long-term fiscal sustainability and operational efficiency. Since 2023, the City has taken proactive steps to manage its finances, implementing over $20 million in structural changes to ensure a balanced budget. This year, the City evaluated its financial position earlier to make adjustments and ensure a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

The City of Corpus Christi is gearing up for the 49th Annual Mayor’s Big Bang Fourth of July Firework Show, generously sponsored by H-E-B. The evening festivities will begin on Saturday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m. along the scenic bayfront.

The City of Corpus Christi has secured $115 million in funding to support a range of community improvements, including upgrades to public safety services, streets, parks and recreation facilities, and library improvements through the issuance of the General Improvement Bonds, Series 2026 transaction that priced on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

The National Weather Service is forecasting extreme heat through the remainder of this week and the upcoming weekend, with feels-like temperatures expected to surpass 110°F on Thursday.

Most City of Corpus Christi offices, including City Hall, Public Libraries, Municipal Court, Development Services, and the Public Health District services, will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026, in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. 

Due to the Juneteenth holiday, the City of Corpus Christi will not hold its weekly water supply media briefing on Friday, June 19.

The Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District will host five consecutive drive-thru community events from Monday, June 22, through Friday, June 26, to observe Mosquito Awareness Week. Each event will run from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at a different location across the city, providing residents with free tools to protect their homes and families this summer.

El Distrito de Salud Pública del Condado de Corpus Christi-Nueces organizará cinco eventos comunitarios consecutivos con servicio desde el auto, del lunes 22 al viernes 26 de junio, para conmemorar la Semana de Concientización sobre los Mosquitos.