Public Safety

A cold front that has moved through the region this morning with dry and colder air is expected to result in freezing temperatures overnight.

Beginning Thursday, January 18, weather permitting, Texas Department of Transportation contractors are scheduled to resume overlay work on travel lanes of the JFK Causeway bridge.

Many City of Corpus Christi offices will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. 

The National Weather Service forecasts a strong Arctic cold front will move into the Corpus Christi area Sunday, resulting in below-freezing temperatures Monday and Tuesday night.

 As the Arctic front moves in, the Corpus Christi Fire Department (CCFD) is urging residents to take necessary precautions to protect their homes and families from fire hazards. CCFD has released a list of tips to help residents stay safe while heating their homes.

The City’s next Litter Critter community cleanup event takes place on Saturday, January 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Briscoe King Pavilion parking lot, located at 15820 Park Road 22.

The City of Corpus Christi will host a Completion Ceremony for the South Staples Street Project. The $13.4 million project began in February 2021 and focused on the area between Baldwin Boulevard and Kostoryz Road.

The Corpus Christi Fire Department (CCFD) and the Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) would like to remind the community that discharging fireworks within the city limits, including the beach area, is prohibited. 

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services (CCACS) has observed a recent increase in raccoon sightings in local parks.

 The City of Corpus Christi advises visitors and residents to be aware of coyotes near the Michael J. Ellis Beach and Seawall area of North Padre Island.