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6 Investigates obtains secret documents held by the Diocese of Corpus Christi

6 Investigates obtained secret documents revealing the steps taken, or not taken, in cases involving accusations of sexual assault against local priests.

Excess tax money found: $1.2 Million had been sitting in account for decades

An oversight in the office that manages your tax money in Nueces County means some entities, like the county, city and school districts, could get some extra money.

Nueces County commissioners set to receive a briefing on $2.1 million project

Nueces County Commissioners Court is scheduled to meet with engineers in charge of the new boiler system at the County Courthouse and jail.

Two bridges in Texas designed by FIGG Engineers, both with design flaws

The new Harbor Bridge isn't the only bridge under construction in Texas with design problems. A bridge in Harris County had a similar design, with similar concerns, and the same original engineer.

Nueces County HR director reassigned

On Wednesday, commissioners voted 3 in favor, to reassign Julie Guerra, Robert Hernandez voted nay and county judge Barbara Canales abstained from the vote.

Watching your tax dollars, COVID study denied by FEMA

The Hospital District may be on the hook for $500,000 spent on a study requested by County Judge Barbara Canales.

UPDATE: Nueces County boiler deemed unsafe by state inspector

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has found the boiler at Nueces County to be out of compliance.

Lawsuit filed against Nueces County, former medical examiner

A lawsuit filed Tuesday on behalf of 13 families was filed against Nueces County, former Chief Medical Examiner Adel Shaker and former Deputy Medical Examiner Sandra Lyden.

Boiler safety concerns in Nueces County Courthouse/Jail addressed by officials

The 6 Investigates team speaks with the president of Govind, the third-party company hired to certify the boilers at the Nueces County courthouse.

6 Investigates: Corpus Christi mayoral candidate residency

With early voting just around the corner, 6 Investigates digs into the residency of Mayoral candidate John Wright.

Potential safety concerns with boilers in Nueces County Courthouse

Documents exclusively obtained by 6-Investigates detail issues with the installation that could lead the pipes to burst and also void the warranty of the boilers.

Local parents say former ME mishandled their 4-month-old's body during autopsy

Olivia Fox said she will never forget the image of the gash across his entire forehead: The child's head was cut open from ear to ear.
Nueces County looks to hire fire marshal under strict guidelines

Brent Chesney said commissioners court added some requirements and mandatory certifications to the job description that weren’t clarified before.

Investigation: Detroit redacts police misconduct records it once fully disclosed

In a significant about-face, the city of Detroit is now redacting disciplinary records for police officers on the force today.

Nueces County dismissals impacting programs designed to rehabilitate offenders

6 Investigates has learned certain programs designed to help offenders are being utilized less than previous years. Some cases are being dismissed while offenders are in the middle of those programs.

Who decides whether cases get dismissed?

CCPD takes 6 Investigates through the procedure for sending cases to the district attorney's office, and how the decision to prosecute a case rests with them.

Nueces County dismisses nearly three in four criminal cases over three years

Nueces County dismissed nearly 17,000 criminal cases in a period that spans more than three years. The 6 Investigates team spent months digging through nearly a 1,000 documents to find out why.

Canales accused of doing end-run around commissioners' court in park dispute

As the legal process between the Jones family and Nueces County officials drags on behind closed doors in regard to Padre Balli Park's fate, 6 Investigates digs into documents

House committee releases audio of Ohio Oath Keeper during attack on U.S. Capitol

On Thursday, a House select committee released audio of an Ohio Oath Keepers leader communicating during the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol. Jessica Watkins is charged with seditious conspiracy.

County strikes severance agreement with former chief medical examiner

The Nueces County Commissioners Court voted to accept the severance agreement of former Nueces County Chief Medical Examiner Adel Shaker.

6 Investigates: Medical review officer performed work without proper license

6 Investigates uncovers a local man doing a physician’s job for years, even though he doesn't have the proper license to be one.

Motion to dismiss in Breanna Wood case alleges prosecutorial misconduct.

The attorney for Sandra Vasquez, one of three people awaiting trial on charges related to the murder of Breanna Wood, has filed a motion to dismiss.

6 Investigates: Pawnee ISD superintendent accused of retaliation

Residents, former teachers and parents in Pawnee say they were retaliated against by the superintendent of the small school district in Pawnee.

Nueces County DA abandons charges in motions to revoke

6 Investigates examines cases in which the Nueces County District Attorney's Office chose not to pursue charges in cases that would revoke probation.
City of Corpus Christi seeks new auditor

Interim auditor Kimberly Houston still hasn't been certified after being given three extensions.

Nueces County fire marshal resigns

Nueces County fire marshal resigns from job.

Steps taken to Padre Balli Park dispute resolution

The Jones Family has two issues it would like Nueces County to resolve in order to help settle a dispute over parkland at Padre Balli Park.

Nueces County DA responds to allegations in two cases

The Nueces County District Attorney has responded to a motion seeking to disqualify him and his office from all cases involving DPS trooper Marco Everett and claims made by a murder victim's mother..

Attorneys seek to disqualify DA's Office in trooper case

Attorneys for one of two Department of Public Safety troopers arrested on multiple felonies has filed a motion to disqualify the Nueces County District Attorney and his assistants from one of the two cases.

Innocence Project aims to exonerate a man who pleaded guilty to sexual assault

Fred Martinez was visiting from San Antonio when he says he found himself accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy.

TCEQ alleges Blackhorn Environmental has committed violations

The Attorney General, on behalf of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, claims Blackhorn Environmental has violated the Texas Clean Air Act, Texas Solid Waste Disposal Act, and Texas Water Code.

Nueces County Fire Marshal lacks required certifications

An investigation by KRIS 6 News reveals the Nueces County fire marshal doesn't have any of the certifications needed to do the job.

Fagen steps into role as new Nueces County ME

Nueces County officials released a statement announcing that Fagen started in his new position Friday.

ME's office administrator Medina arrested

The charges currently are unclear.

Nueces County medical examiner candidate turns down position

6 Investigates learned of the decision by the potential candidate just two weeks after we reported the first had turned down the position.

6 Investigates: Donation to local nonprofit

6 Investigates looks into a donation to a local nonprofit founded by a top official with Nueces County.
Port A beach resort fights beach access road

A popular beach resort in Port Aransas is fighting a planned beach access road at the polls. 6 Investigates examines allegations the resort may have committed voter fraud.

Commissioners vote to accept Shaker resignation Tuesday

Shaker's resignation is effective Wednesday.

Guerra's role in Lyden hiring scrutinized in commissioner's court

During Tuesday's specially called meeting, commissioners looked to human resources director Julie Guerra for an explanation.

Search warrant details for ME's office

The Texas Rangers carried out the search warrant earlier this week.

Arrest affidavit: Shaker, multiple people lied in order to hire Lyden

The arrest affidavit sworn out by the Texas Ranger investigating the ME's office states Shaker was only one of several people at the county who knew Lyden was actively practicing without a license.

Chief ME Adel Shaker arrested Tuesday

Nueces County District Attorney Mark A. Gonzalez and county judge Barbara Canales has confirmed that Shaker was arrested on Tuesday.

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