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6 Investigates

Nueces Co to pay $300,000 for problems arising from former Medical Examiner

This case involved 32 South Texas families and will result in not only the settlement and an apology from new Nueces County Judge Connie Scott, but also fundamental changes in policies.

Pelican Pointe Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center loses patient

On December 18, the Corpus Christi Police Department responded to a welfare call regarding an elderly man in a wheelchair stuck on some grass on the 3300 block of Houston Street right after midnight.

Bodycam Footage: Former District Attorney Investigator Arrested for DWI

The police report shows Arturo Gallegos had a BCA of at least .15, nearly double the legal limit.

Port of Corpus Christi sets new travel policies months after former CEO resigns

The Port of Corpus Christi Commissioners Court put new measures in place to reduce excessive spending, especially for executive travel and entertainment.

JUST IN TIME: Nueces County signs on new healthcare provider for the Jail

Nueces County has hired a new healthcare provider for the jail, just as the old contract with Armor Correctional Health Services expired.

CLOCK TICKING: Nueces County Jail has one day to find a new healthcare provider

Nueces County Commissioners have just one day to find a new healthcare provider for the jail, after not signing month-to-month contract.

DIRTY DEEDS: How one elderly woman lost 5 Corpus Christi properties

A 79-year-old Houston woman is in a battle to regain ownership of five Corpus Christi properties she said she never sold.

Nueces County says goodbye to company in charge of healthcare at the jail

Armor Health Management's contract will not be renewed at the end of November amid concerns of company's financial health.

Medical Service Provider for Nueces County Jail in "Substantial Debt"

The company that provides medical services for the Nueces County Jail, Armor Health Management, is running out of money and owes at least $153 million dollars that it cannot pay.

Audio recording reveals Christus Spohn ER staff concerns

6 Investigates obtained and validated the legitimacy of, an audio recording from a closed-door meeting held last week between Christus Spohn CEO Dominic Dominguez and emergency room staff.

State releases reports on Pelican Pointe Nursing Facility

In the summer, residents at Pelican Pointe Nursing Facility endured days without proper air conditioning, but that wasn't all that was found.

Digging into credit card purchases at the Nueces County Drainage District

6 Investigates: Some Petronilla residents question expenditures by the Nueces County Drainage District #2.
Nueces County District Attorney replacement named by Governor Abbott

Governor Greg Abbott has named a new Nueces County District Attorney, to fill Mark Gonzalez's unexpired term.

Joe David Padron granted bond

A man who has been behind bars for over 20 years. He was granted bond Friday by a district court judge.

Judge hears bond request for man who has spent last 20 years in prison

After spending 20 years in prison for a murder he said he didn't commit, Joe David Padron may get a new trial.

Hearing delayed for civil suit arising from claims at Nueces County ME's Office

A hearing to determine whether a lawsuit filed against Nueces County for claims arising out of the Medical Examiner's Office has been delayed.

City of Odem passes budget after running massive deficit

The City of Odem had its second attempt at passing a budget Tuesday evening after not enough council members showed up to last week's meeting.

Port audit released, commissioners make changes to travel policy

Port of Corpus Christi Commissioners review internal audit of executive and commission expenses and make changes to policy.

Corpus Christi man convicted of capital murder requests release

A Corpus Christi man spent the last 20 years behind bars for a crime he says he didn't commit...and he may soon be released.

Odem City Council set to approve budget that includes deep cuts to police

The Odem City Council will vote Tuesday on the budget for the next fiscal year. That budget includes deep cuts to the Odem Police Department.

Nueces County Judge recommends capital murder conviction be overturned

A Nueces County District Court Judge is recommending the capital murder conviction of Joe David Padron, who is serving life in prison, be overturned.

Mark Gonzalez resigns as Nueces County District Attorney

Mark Gonzalez resigned as the Nueces County District Attorney on Tuesday just a few months before a trial to remove him from office.

Odem City Council votes to raise taxes to fix budget shortfall

The city of Odem is spending $400,000 a month, but only bringing in $200,000 dollars, so Odem City Council voted to raises taxes to cover the deficit.

Loan from Odem EDC may keep city from going broke

A vote on Thursday from the EDC board approved a $200,000 loan to the city.
Odem memo details intentions to withhold information from TCEQ

A memo signed by former Odem Mayor, city administrator details plans to fix the city's wastewater treatment plant while not reporting issues to the TCEQ.

City of Odem nearly broke from overspending

The City of Odem is about two weeks away from being broke as documents obtained by 6 Investigates reveal the city is spending $400,000 a month on expenses while only bringing in $200,000 in revenue.

Nueces County Hospital District reimbursed for over $500,000

The Nueces County Hospital District gets a big win in battle for reimbursement by FEMA for over half a million dollars

Port of Corpus Christi Commission receives audit, prompting calls for change

Changes are expected to be made to the Port of Corpus Christi's expense reporting and the travel policy after results of an audit were presented to commissioners Monday morning.

Del Mar College has balanced its budget in the wake of revenue shortfall

Del Mar College is in cost savings mode, and a large part of that equates to zero increases in faculty or staff salaries.

Teen who pretended to be physician assistant arrested again in Oklahoma

The seventeen-year-old who pretended to be a physician assistant and gained access to two hospitals here in the Coastal Bend, is now under arrest again.

DPS troopers stop 10 wrong-way drivers attempting to enter Harbor Bridge

Department of Public Safety troopers have made over 15,000 traffic stops and stopped 10 wrong-way drivers since March.

Nueces County Appraisal District tax valuation disputes remain unresolved

Del Mar College officials said disputes between two refineries and the Nueces County Appraisal District remain unresolved.

Nueces County accepts resignation of Chief Medical Examiner

Nueces County Commissioners met Wednesday to discuss the contract of Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Timothy Fagen. Following a lengthy executive session, the court voted to accept Fagen's resignation.

Port of Corpus Christi hears from public on hiring process of next CEO

The Port of Corpus Christi heard from the public Wednesday on what they would like to see from the next CEO and made changes to operating policy

Nueces County Medical Examiner leader retires, citing 'unethical' behavior

The Director of Operations for the Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office submitted a letter of retirement, effective immediately.

Former Port of Corpus Christi CEO had Access to Commissioner's Emails

Former port CEO Sean Strawbridge gave an order earlier this year for IT to forward emails from commissioners to staff in which he was not already copied.
Document reveals allegations against Kingsville Police Chief

A document obtained by KRIS 6 News reveals the allegations made against Kingsville Police Chief Ricardo Torres, who has been placed on paid administrative leave.

Nueces County Judge cuts her own salary to help with budget shortfall

Nueces County Judge Connie Scott reduced her own salary to just one dollar to help with the county's expected 5-to-7-million-dollar deficit.

Failing bridge set to receive repairs from Nueces County

Nueces County Commissioners will repair a bridge in rural Nueces County that has been closed for two months. That bridge is not owned by the county.

Port of Corpus Christi to interview 5 finalists for new Port CEO

It's been two months since port of Corpus Christi CEO Sean Strawbridge stepped down. Now, port officials will interview 5 finalists for the position.

Flint Hills and Valero appraisals decrease by billions

Flint Hills Resources and Valero Energy appraisals go from over $6 billion to just over $2 billion.

Two more wrong-way drivers stopped on an exit ramp of Harbor Bridge

Two drivers were recently stopped going the wrong-way up an exit ramp of the Harbor Bridge. Both incidents happened during the day.

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