The Island University, established in 1947, is now home to over 10,000 students from its original 312 enrollees.

A City Council member is taking legal action against the city of Corpus Christi and a local broadcast station. Here's why.

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Texas A&M sophomore Caleb Harris, 21, disappeared in March 2024 without his shoes, wallet or keys, and some of his remains ...

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Sharla Rodriguez said her aunt, Beatrice Rodriguez, was a dedicated social worker for over 40 years. Rodriguez was identified ...

Even with simply being a passenger, I have had many close calls due to these drivers.Drivers have become more reckless in recent years. They speed and are no longer cautious or courteous. I have seen ...

The Odessa American is the leading source of local news, information, entertainment and sports for the Permian Basin.

Thirty years ago, music legend Selena Quintanilla-Pérez was killed by her fan club’s president, Yolanda Saldívar. For the ...