Updated: 7:17 PM CDT May 27, 2021
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas The Corpus Christi Sea Wall is an iconic piece of the Sparkling City by the Sea’s landscape. Perhaps you have photos with family on the steps, or maybe you’ve brought friends from out of town to walk along its stretch in downtown Corpus Christi.
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For many of us, it would be hard to imagine downtown Corpus Christi without the sea wall there; the landscape would be drastically different. The wall’s primary purpose is to prevent flooding during a storm surge and massive waves created by hurricanes or tropical storms.
Community leaders share the importance of educating yourself on rip currents
Educating yourself and your loved ones is a crucial step before you decide to enter South Texas beach waters.
and last updated 2021-05-26 19:42:45-04
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â Educating yourself and your loved ones is a crucial step before you decide to enter any South Texas beach waters.
Meteorologist in Charge John Metz with the Corpus Christi National Weather Service says rip currents are a phenomenon that occurs on most beaches but knowing what to do can help save a life.
âItâs like a river itâs a very powerful channel of water and it can pull an inspected swimmer out to sea and thatâs the danger,â said Metz.
6 Investigates: CCISD construction contract awarded to Fulton Construction under scrutiny
and last updated 2021-05-27 19:42:14-04
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has confirmed to KRIS 6 News that it is reviewing a complaint regarding the Corpus Christi Independent School Districtâs (CCISD) method of awarding a construction contract in 2020.
The contract to build new classrooms at Ella Barnes Elementary School went to Fulton Construction on July 16.
However, video has surfaced with a July 14 timestamp showing a Fulton crew working on the project without even the customary âguaranteed maximum priceâ agreement.
At a June 8 school board meeting, CCISD Construction Project Manager John Dibala suggested that $4 million remaining from the 2016 bond issue could pay for the renovations. The bid process was completed by July 9, with Fulton edging the firm of Weaver & Jacobs, 100 to 98.
What to know about dangerous water conditions when visiting local beaches
What to know about dangerous water conditions when visiting local beaches
and last updated 2021-05-24 20:18:08-04
PADRE ISLAND, Texas â When traveling to the beach, it is important to know about the conditions of the water to ensure you, and everyone you are visiting with, stays safe.
At every beach, there is a flag-warning system, which indicates the level of risk associated with swimming on that part of the shore. Most beaches across the country have flags showing the level of rip current: Green means conditions are calm, yellow means the water is calm or moderate, red means conditions are dangerous and swimmers should not go any deeper than into waist-deep water. Beaches in the Coastal Bend also have purple and orange flags: Purple means venomous marine life is present, and orange indicates an environmental warning for air and/or water quality.