Patrick Johnstone
KRIS 6 News
Corpus Christi, TX, United States
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City Council District 1, 2, and 3 headed to a run-off
Billy Lerma and Everett Roy will be the candidates in District 1, Mark Scott and Sylvia Campos in District 2 for a run-off election → Read More
Marquee Matchup: Orange Grove Bulldogs hosted the Ingleside Mustangs
The Mustangs struck first with a field goal, but the Bulldogs answered with a short touchdown run. → Read More
Trade schools offer a more affordable alternative to universities
People who earn certifications through trade schools can get paid for working while still in school. → Read More
Friday Night Fever Week 7 Marquee Matchup Tuloso-Midway 19, Alice 49
Week 7's Marquee Matchup took place in Alice, as the 4-1 Coyotes hosted 5-1 Tuloso-Midway for a district matchup. → Read More
T-M Primary School adds book vending machine to promote reading to students
Students who exhibit peace, productivity, happiness, and health in class will receive a token to the vending machine → Read More
Refugio defeats Three Rivers in our Marquee Matchup
Week 6's Marquee Matchup featured a district battle between Refugio and Three Rivers. The Bulldogs hadn't beaten the Bobcats since 1993. → Read More
New TEA program rewards teachers who succeed in the classroom
The Teacher Incentive Program will reward districts with money, a majority of which goes towards teachers, for teachers who excel → Read More
Restaurant Week returns to the Coastal Bend for 2022
For the second year, the Coastal Bend Restaurant Week will be hosted locally. The event runs from Sep. 23 to Oct. 2 → Read More
Electronics and instruments stolen from local non-profit in weekend break-in
A speaker, television, computers, and instruments were taken from Special Hearts in the Arts over the weekend → Read More
Procedure school officials follow when a weapon is reported on campus
There have been five instances of guns found in Corpus Christi schools since the start of the school year → Read More
Local loggerhead sea turtle stranding numbers have increased dramatically
Experts don't know what is causing loggerhead sea turtles to wash up on shore, many dead. Nearly 300 have stranded on Texas beaches since April. → Read More
Heavy rains turn Annaville street into muddy mess, causing headaches for drivers and residents
Multiple cars got stuck on La Branch Dr. Sunday after rain turned the street into mud after heavy rains → Read More
Interaction with fisher leaves young surfer with fishing hook injury
Interaction with fisher leaves young surfer with fishing hook injury. The surfers were catching waves near Horace Caldwell Pier in Port Aransas → Read More
Algae bloom responsible for Nueces River fish kill similar to Gulf 'Dead Zone'
Algae bloom responsible for Nueces River fish kill similar to Gulf 'Dead Zone.' The algae bloom is taking oxygen from the water, killing fish in the river → Read More
Soccer is the unifying force behind Corpus Christi FC's chemistry-building
The Sharks' players, who come from around the globe, have a short time to become a cohesive unit in a season → Read More
Vera calls out Hooper for now-deleted Facebook post at commissioners court
Members of the LQBTQIA+ community are calling out Sherriff Hooper for a since-deleted comment he wrote on Facebook. Hooper shared an image with the word "wow" from a local LGBTQIA+ event this week. → Read More
Flour Bluff native to host show on The History Channel
Corpus Christi native April Wilkerson to host 'More Power' on History Channel alongside Tim Allen and Richard Karn → Read More
Drought creating challenges for local farmers to get food and water for livestock
"The pasture conditions are definitely a B-, C+ right now," said Joe Knolle, owner of Knolle Dairy Farms → Read More
Breaks, hydration key to roofers keeping cool in summer heat
Roofers beat the summer heat with frequent breaks, staying hydrated, and protecting their skin from the sun → Read More
Drought brings increased wildlife into residential neighborhoods
A bobcat was spotted on a trail cam set up in a backyard in Corpus Christi's Kings Crossing neighborhood. → Read More