CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Halloween is on Thursday, and it is important to know where sex offenders are living in the city of Corpus Christi before you send your child out to trick-or-treat.
We did a search of neighboring sex offenders near the KRIS 6 studio, and you may be surprised at what we found.
Take a look at the map pictured below:
“We know many Texans, young and old, will be out celebrating Halloween this year,” said DPS Director Steven McCraw. “We ask that you take some simple safety measures – like staying visible, traveling in groups and remaining alert – so that everyone is safe and Halloween remains an enjoyable night for all across the state.”
Officials warn that children are particularly vulnerable to sex offenders. Open communication between parents and children is vital to family safety.
Click the link below to search for sex offenders living near or in the neighborhood you live in:
SEARCH: Check your neighborhood by address to learn if there are registered sex offenders living near you.
Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treating:
- Ensure costumes are bright and reflective or add reflective tape to darker costumes as this helps drivers see trick-or-treaters at night.
- Use face paint instead of masks that could obstruct a child’s vision.
- Walk on sidewalks and utilize crosswalks.
- Carry glow sticks, flashlights or wearable lights to increase overall visibility.
- Use soft and flexible accessories such as pirate swords or wands that are not sharp.
- In the event you get separated, have a prearranged meet-up location.
- Travel with adult supervision and stay in familiar neighborhoods.
- Discuss the importance of only visiting well-lit houses and never entering a stranger’s home or car for candy.
- Make sure children know the phone number of an adult and how to call 911 in case they become lost.
- After trick-or-treating, take all goodies home for an adult to inspect before eating, and never consume any items that don’t have a wrapper.
- Know the neighborhood, visit the Texas Public Sex Offender Registry, which includes a map of where the registered sex offenders reside in a given area.
You can also search for sexual offenders on the Nueces County Sheriff's app by clicking here.
