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Investigation reveals more fatalities from wrong-way drivers
KRIS 6 News has learned of two more people who have died on the Harbor Bridge, or U.S. Highway 181, from wrong-way accidents.
Corpus Christi and Portland police policies differ when pursuing suspects
KRIS 6 sat down with both the Corpus Christi and Portland police chiefs to talk about the differences in their policies in pursuing wrong-way drivers
State lawmaker acknowledges safety problems on Harbor Bridge
"I'm not a safety expert and I don't know what the best thing is, but whatever we do, we need to expedite (...) all the options to the public," State Rep. Todd Hunter said.
KRIS 6 News pushes for solutions to wrong-way drivers on Harbor Bridge
KRIS 6 News is looking for solutions for the wrong-way drivers on the Harbor Bridge. What do public officials say the solution is?
Exclusive: Uber driver narrowly avoids wrong-way driver on Harbor Bridge
Steve and Sarah Banta say an Uber driver's quick action helped avoid a collision with a wrong-way driver on the Harbor Bridge following a popular event at the USS Lexington Museum on the Bay.
Nearly 200 people died on Corpus Christi roads during 5 year period
A new crash dashboard reveals 177 people died on roadways in Corpus Christi between 2017 and 2021. The Corpus Christi Metropolitan Planning Organization hopes to change these statistics.
Corpus Christi resident faced difficulty with TxDOT in changing intersection
It took one Corpus Christi resident three years to get changes made at an exit off the Harbor Bridge, after witnessing multiple accidents from his office.
Harbor Bridge wrong-way fatalities result in criminal and civil lawsuits
Several criminal and civil lawsuits involving fatal wrong-way accidents have, or are, making the way through the local justice system.
Law enforcement share tips on how to protect yourself from wrong-way drivers
Local law enforcement share tips on how to protect yourself from wrong-way drivers who may be traveling on the Harbor Bridge.
Police in Portland risk their lives to stop wrong-way drivers
Officers with the Portland Police Department risk their lives to stop wrong-way drivers on the Harbor Bridge and U.S. Highway-181.
TxDOT fix for Harbor Bridge wrong-way fatalities not a fix for all
The proposed fix to wrong-way drivers on the Harbor Bridge by the Texas Department of Transportation has some public officials questioning whether it will bring intended results.
Sister of woman killed in Harbor Bridge wrong-way accident demands action
Seven years after Susan Hardinger's sister was killed by a wrong-way driver on the Harbor Bridge, she is demanding action. Hardinger is asking how many more people need to die.
Investigation reveals 5 dead on Harbor Bridge from wrong-way drivers in 7 years
An investigation by KRIS 6 News reveals at least five people have died in the last seven years due to wrong-way drivers on the Harbor Bridge.
Millions of dollars in ARPA money from Nueces County may not be used as intended
Hagerty Consulting may have given Nueces County bad recommendations, which could lead to denials in ARPA funding
Judge in District Attorney removal case sends letter to County Attorney
A letter sent to County Attorney Jenny Dorsey sets forth the procedures for the lawsuit filed to remove Nueces County District Attorney Mark Gonzalez.
Corpus Christi City Council hires new auditor
The Corpus Christi City Council unanimously approved the hiring of a new auditor, George Holland, on Tuesday.
Petition filed seeking removal of Nueces County District Attorney
A petition seeking the removal of Nueces County District Attorney Mark Gonzalez was filed late Friday in District Court.
Law could end statute of limitations in civil cases involving sexual assault
A proposed law would do away with the statute of limitations in civil cases involving sexual assault. Locally, there are at least 12 pending civil cases against the Diocese of Corpus Christi.
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.
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