KRIS 6 News

KRIS 6 Sports Director Larisa Liska takes a look at the 2024 Coastal Bend Football season with who is expected to return to the playoffs and who is moving up this year.

Top teams in the Coastal Bend; checkout the 2024 H.S. Football Preview Show

KRIS 6 News's partnership with the Gulf Coast Humane Society will be active until Sept. 10, with plenty of adoptable dogs and cats available who are looking for their forever homes. So...meet Bruce!

Bruce is a charming 4-year-old German Shepherd with a personality that's equal parts sweet and goofy. Bruce may take a little time to warm up to you, but once he does, he'll reward you with unwavering loyalty and endless amusement. Adopt Bruce and let his sweetness and goofiness brighten up your life.

A Boar's Head plant linked to a deadly listeria outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times prior to massive recall.

Boar's Head plant linked to deadly outbreak broke food safety rules dozens of times, records show

What are your plans this Labor Day weekend? Just a heads up -- scattered showers and thunderstorms can be expected across South Texas over the weekend and next week. Highs will be in the 90s, with heat index values of 100-109.

Full forecast here: https://www.kristv.com/weather/labor-day-weekend-forecast-starts-off-somewhat-dry-then-soggy

Customers can mention the Texas State Aquarium fundraiser at the register at either Raising Cane’s locations, and they will donate 15% of net sales to the Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue.

Texas State Aquarium teams up with Raising Cane’s to benefit Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue Customers can mention the Texas State Aquarium fundraiser at the register, and Raising Cane’s will donate 15% of net sales to the Port Corpus Christi Center for Wildlife Rescue.

Authorities say three Dallas police officers were shot, including one fatally, and a suspect was later killed by officers after a highway chase

Dallas officer killed, 2 wounded by man who is fatally shot after highway chase, police say

Corpus Christi Police Department Narcotics and Vice Investigations Detectives found and seized video slot machines and over $73,000 cash.

Detectives raid Player’s Lounge game room for the second time this year, seize gambling equipment and cash Detectives found and seized a substantial amount of gambling equipment and over $73,000 cash.

A wrongfully convicted Texas man who spent 34 years in prison for a killing in the 1980s was exonerated Thursday, saying that while he couldn't get those years back, he was happy and moving forward.

Texas man is exonerated after spending nearly 34 years in prison for wrongful conviction

We can expect conditions to be more dry with mostly sunny skies but there's a chance we could see stray pop up shower or two with the help of the sea breeze

- Meteorologist Julia Kwedi

KRIS 6 has a list of fun events and activities to do this Labor Day weekend, from magic shows to country concerts and more!

It's Fun Friday! Here's a few events happening around the Coastal Bend this Labor Day Weekend.

ICYMI: Many Coastal Bend residents decided to put off annual vision tests, due to thinking their vision is fine. But their vision might not be as strong as they think.

Calallen optometrist discusses importance of annual eye exam for overall health Many Coastal Bend residents decided to put off annual vision tests, due to thinking their vision is fine. But their vision might not be as strong as they think.

In a rivalry game usually played in late October, the two Corpus Christi schools Miller and Veterans Memorial are no longer district foes. That resulted in a week one matchup.

Miller Bucs dominate in first Game Night South Texas matchup of the season

A man is in serious condition after being struck by a vehicle at the intersection of Kostoryz Road and Sunnybrook Road.

Man in serious condition after being hit by car on Kostoryz Rd

JWC residents are frustrated with illegal dumping happening in their neighborhoods. Residents say it doesn’t matter where you’re at people are dumping their trash on the side of the roads.

Jim Wells County battles illegal dumping

Residents of Ingleside took to Main Street to protest the ongoing Project YaREN on Thursday, coinciding with a YaREN open house event at the Humble Youth Center.

Ingleside residents protest Project YaREN during open house event

Miller Buccaneers and Veterans Memorial Eagles met up a week before their big game to pray, read the Bible and have fellowship through YoungLife ministry.

Vets Memorial and Miller players meet up before the game for prayer, Bible study

This is the KRIS 6 Friday Night Fever week 1 highlights and scores for all Thursday, Friday and Saturday games for the 2024 Texas high school football season.

KRIS 6 News Friday Night Fever week 1 highlights and scores

Coastal Bend pharmacists are encouraging people to get flu shots not only to protect yourself, but others in the community as well.

Coastal Bend pharmacists discuss being proactive with your flu shot this year

After nearly 20 years, Robstown Early College High School has reintroduced a course into their curriculum - Principles of Law Enforcement.

After nearly 20 years, Robstown ECHS reintroduces law enforcement course

FM 624 has been a danger for anyone using the road due to multiple car accidents, traffic and lack of sidewalks. So what is TxDOT doing to fix it?

TxDOT holding public hearing about FM 624 project

Friday, Aug. 30 is a Student Holiday. There is no school. All schools and district offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, Sept. 2. Classes resume Tuesday, Sept. 3

While it's not much to look at now, the old Nueces County Courthouse was once the finest in the state.

The historic 1914 Nueces County Courthouse - Part 1 While it's not much to look at now, the old Nueces County Courthouse was once the finest courthouse in the state.

Construction is coming along quickly on the new Chick-fil-A at the corner of Everhart Road and South Padre Island Drive. According to Chick-fil-A, the current restaurant will temporarily close in October, and they will open the new restaurant in late 2024.

More here: https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/in-your-neighborhood/corpus-christi/southside/chick-fil-as-newest-southside-restaurant-set-to-open-this-winter

The 10th annual 'Clear the Shelters' adoption event is currently underway until Sept. 10. KRIS 6 has partnered with the Gulf Coast Humane Society with a goal of finding loving homes for 200 animals and we need the community's HELP! Meet Fenty -- our 'Clear the Shelters' Pet of the Day! She's a bit of a wallflower at first, her shyness often mistaken for aloofness within her kennel. But once she's out and about, her true colors shine through. Fenty's personality is a delightful blend of sweet and goofy, making her the perfect companion for someone who appreciates a dog with character. https://www.kristv.com/news/local-news/clear-the-shelters-event-kicks-off

Check out this photo from the Coastal Bend Weather Watchers Facebook group! "Conn Brown Harbor!!" - Sylvia Rodriguez Brockett

Join here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/210292723974746

Construction is underway on its newest restaurant on the corner of Everhart Road and South Padre Island Drive, next to an existing Chick-fil-A restaurant.

Chick-fil-A's newest Southside restaurant set to open this winter The new restaurant will replace the existing eatery on the corner of Everhart Road and South Padre Island Drive.

Southside business, CrossFit Kohen, has become a Purple Heart gym. It's not just a title. Purple Heart Entities are part of a network of individuals and groups who aim to uplift and empower veterans.

CrossFit Kohen becomes a Purple Heart Gym for supporting military

Bertha Romero Roy Miller High School Alumni class of '64 shares her memorabilia from 60 years ago. She was the historian and sat with KRIS 6 to talk all about what it means to be a Miller Buc.

Turning the page back to '1964' with Miller Buccaneer Bertha Romero