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The CC Housing Authority Board voted to halt roughly $435 million in property transactions that critics say would cost local schools, the city, and other public entities millions in lost tax revenue.

The Nueces County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Wednesday to take action to "protect the county's legal status and potential claims" in connection with the housing authority tax issues.

A former Nueces County District Attorney's Office investigator whose 2023 DWI charges were dismissed has been arrested again on similar charges.

Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo appointed three people to the Corpus Christi Housing Authority board of commissioners after the city challenged the housing authority's tax exemption practices.

City Council has unanimously passed a resolution authorizing active opposition to what they term "improper and/or illegal use of property tax exemptions" by CCHA.

6 Investigates digs into Corpus Christi Housing Authority's $350M property deals and its tax exemption strategy for high-end apartments.

After four consecutive attempts, the city of Taft has fired police chief John Landreth in during a city council meeting on Friday, April 11.

Exclusive: NCAD official placed on leave after bombshell allegations of bid manipulation in software contract procurement process.

The Taft City Council has initiated an investigation into Police Chief John Landreth following a meeting where some city officials claim they felt threatened by a statement Landreth made.

District 2 Councilwoman Sylvia Campos is pushing back against claims made in City Hall investigation obtained by KRIS 6. The investigation centers around Campos' conduct during a March 4 incident.

Corpus Christi City Auditor is standing firm against serious allegations of workplace misconduct, denying the claims against him.

Tensions have escalated in Corpus Christi as city leaders and venue management face scrutiny over the ongoing negotiations for the American Bank Center's naming rights.

6 Investigates has uncovered details of a potential economic development deal between the City of Taft and DRL Refineries LLC that has raised significant concerns about transparency.

A Southside apartment complex is facing scrutiny after allegations of manipulating online reviews while simultaneously dealing with crime concerns.

In its third attempt in less than a year, the City of Taft has failed to fire Police Chief John Landreth amid outcry from community members.

Neighbors in Taft were alarmed to discover that sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, was posted unredacted on the city’s website.

Residents in Robstown have waited more than four decades for the city to deliver on promises made during their 1981 annexation— some basic utilities have never arrived.

In the heart of the Coastal Bend, a region grappling with a historic drought, Tesla's planned lithium refinery in Robstown is raising critical questions about water resources and sustainability.

Taft City Council may bar employees from talking to media Tuesday, proposing strict communication limits following recent scandals that exposed misconduct in city government.

The Nueces County Appraisal District (NCAD) is facing allegations that its procurement process for a new Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) software system was designed with predetermined bias.

A Corpus Christi crime scene investigator fired for falsifying evidence has raised serious questions about the integrity of potentially hundreds of criminal cases, 6 Investigates has learned.

A 71-year-old woman from Corpus Christi has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of theft and exploitation after allegedly failing to deliver headstones to grieving families.

6 Investigates reveals a pattern of hiring for high-level positions in Corpus Christi, raising questions about hiring practices, qualifications, and personal connections within the city itself.

An internal audit exposed oversight failures in CCISD's construction management, including over $1.1 million in contractor overbilling and missing insurance coverage on taxpayer-funded buildings.

Neighbors have voiced frustrations on social media following the removal of a speaker during the latest CCISD Board meeting.

"It's heartbreaking," is how David Gilmore described seeing the video of his son's injury he sustained under a coach's supervision during basketball tryouts at Veterans Memorial High School.

Tenants in a twenty-story office building in uptown have been without water and wastewater service since December. The city says utility payments have not been made since May 2024.

6 Investigates was hard at work in 2024, from Taft, Corpus Christi, Robstown and more. Our team exposed fraud, misused funds, excessive spending, and election misconduct across the Coastal Bend.

In this digital exclusive: view the initial police documents for the 39 year old cold case that shook Southside residents in 1985.

The owner of a Robstown tow company was arrested on Monday. He is charged with theft of property. This comes after an investigation into Galvan Towing earlier this year.

A free fitness event by the City of Corpus Christi during the height of COVID-19 was designed to get people outside and moving. While that event is free to attend, it comes at a cost to taxpayers.

A finance report released by the City of Taft provides more details on the ongoing investigation into an allegation that taxpayer funds were misused and challenges faced by the city.

Three former employees with the City of Taft are facing criminal charges. Two have turned themselves in to law enforcement.

Taft City Hall exceeded maximum occupancy as citizens gathered in support of Police Chief John Landreth during Thursday’s special meeting, which addressed the potential termination of his employment.

The head of a water district in Robstown sold a small piece of land to the district he works for.

Citizens of Taft took center stage at Tuesday's city council meeting to voice their frustrations over misused funds and over $30,000 spent by former finance director.

A candidate running for a seat on the Robstown Independent School Board of Trustees has been declared ineligible to run.

Documents obtained by 6 Investigates reveal questionable purchases on a credit card used by Taft's former finance director.

A man convicted of five felonies, who is on parole until 2029, wants voters to elect him to a spot on the Robstown Independent School Board of Trustees.

The finance director for the City of Taft resigned on Monday following the discovery of the potential misuse of funds with city purchasing cards.

A local hotel developer filed a lawsuit Monday seeking to invalidate a Corpus Christi City Council vote that awarded $2 million to a competing hotelier.

The Attorney General has responded to a complaint filed by 6 Investigates alleging the Texas Department of Transportation was overcharging for public records.