CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Good morning Coastal Bend!
Michelle and Bryan Hofmann here—your KRIS 6 Sunrise Anchors. We are already halfway through the week, so remember the Wednesday mantra: if you are having a bad week, it's almost over, but if you are having a good week...well it's not over yet!
We hope your week is going smoothly so far. As always, we’re here to keep you informed with everything happening across the Coastal Bend.
Here are 6 Things to Know this morning:
Dallas School Shooting
- Shots were fired inside Wilmer-Hutchins High School
- Suspect is now in police custody
- Theshooting is still under investigation
The suspect connected to Tuesday’s shooting at a Dallas high school is now in police custody. Four students were hurt after shots were fired inside Wilmer-Hutchins High School just after 1 p.m. Right now, the district says they’re not sure how the suspect managed to bring a gun into the school. They did confirm it didn’t come through during the main morning check-in, when students go through metal detectors. As for what led up to the shooting—that’s still under investigation.
Corpus Christi’s Water Dashboard
- City of Corpus Christi launched its Water Supply Dashboard
- You can access it on the city's website
- Offers real-time info
Corpus Christi is launching a new way for residents to keep tabs on the city’s water supply during the ongoing drought. It’s called the Water Supply Dashboard, and it offers real-time info on things like reservoir levels, current water use, and any upcoming drought restrictions. The idea is to give the community a clearer picture—not just of where we are now, but where we’re headed.
City leaders say it’s all part of an effort to be more transparent and proactive with their water planning. The dashboard is live now at corpuschristitx.gov.
Oso Train Trestle Project Moves Forward
- City Council officially approved the project
- City received a $13 million grant
- The project will link Holly Road to Flour Bluff Drive
Corpus Christi City Council has officially approved the Holly Road Train Trestle project. The city received a $13 million grant back in 2023 to convert the old trestle into a shared path for walkers and bikers across Oso Bay. But they still needed just over $1 million to fund the design phase. Council gave the green light to use interest earned from ARPA funds to cover that cost. Once finished, the project will link Holly Road to Flour Bluff Drive.
New Water Storage Tank Coming to Calallen
- City Council signed off to buy over an acre of land
- The land will be used for a new water storage tank
- It will meet the demand in the growing area
City Council also signed off on buying a little over an acre of land in Calallen. The site will be used for a new water storage tank, which should help improve water pressure and meet demand in the growing area.
Community Court at the Library
- Community Court is this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Janet F. Harte Library
- Take care of tickets or citations
- ou’ll be able to talk with a judge
If you’ve got outstanding tickets or citations and can’t make it to court, there’s an option for you this weekend. Corpus Christi Municipal Court is holding Community Court this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Janet F. Harte Library. You’ll be able to talk with a judge, take care of active warrants, request defensive driving, set up payment plans, and more. That’s happening at 2629 Waldron Road.
Easter Weekend Camping at Labonte Park
- Easter is on April 20
- Reservations for Easter weekend at Labonte Park close April 17
- For more info, you can call 361-826-3460
Time’s almost up if you want to lock in your campsite for Easter weekend at Labonte Park. A regular site costs $28 and covers up to three days of camping. RV sites are $55. Each person can reserve just one regular and one RV campsite. Reservations close tomorrow at noon. For more info, you can call 361-826-3460.
