Obama Says Voter ID Laws Can Be Barrier to the Ballot Box Johnny Heath Corpus Christi

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama says voter ID laws can be a barrier to voting, and the government needs a revitalized Voting Rights Act to police ballot box discrimination. Obama tells CBS’ “Sunday Morning” that the Justice Department must have the right tools to go after a place that’s discriminating against certain voters and fix the problem. The president also is troubled by photo ID requirements. He says that in some places, getting a photo ID can cost up to $150 – and that can b…

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Couple Slain in Houston Area Johnny Heath Corpus Christi

HOUSTON (AP) – Harris County sheriff’s officials say an 83-year-old man and his 80-year-old wife have been found murdered in their suburban home northeast of Houston. Don and Reba Rentz were last seen alive about 10 days ago. The couple’s children, who live out of town, contacted a neighbor to check on them. When no one answered the door and the neighbor found it unlocked, police were summoned and found their bodies Saturday evening. Deputies have described their fatal injuries as traumatic. …

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The Dr Is In: Does Springing Forward Affect Our Health? Johnny Heath Corpus Christi

 

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Dress for Success Works to Help Woman Get Careers in the Coastal Bend Johnny Heath Corpus Christi

 

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Police Believe an Overnight Home Invasion and Shooting was not a Random Act Johnny Heath Corpus Christi

We have new details about an overnight home invasion that sent one man to the hospital. Friends have identified the victim as 32 year old Javier Herrera. Herrera remains in the ICU in stable condition after police say he was shot several times in the back near his own front door. It was just after midnight when police say 3 intruders broke into his home on the 8-thousand block of Etienne Drive Officers say when they arrived, they found Herrera shot multiple times in the back inside the home…

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Prom Held for Special Needs Students Johnny Heath Corpus Christi

“Mostly it’s an opportunity to see your children having fun, and if your children are having fun, that’s one of the greatest delights in the whole world,” said Rosie Collin, whose son Luis has disabilities. High school prom is something every student looks forward to, and today was a very special prom for those with disabilities. It took place at the Al Amine Shrine Temple.”He was very excited he got all dressed up, put on his new boots and he’s ready to go out and have fun and meet some pret…

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Kingsville PD Helps Raise Money for the American Cancer Society Johnny Heath Corpus Christi

Their mission is to find a cure, and the American Cancer Society counts on donations for research towards that goal. That’s why today members of the Kingsville Police Department Relay for Life team were out fundraising for the charity. The department had its SWAT truck out for the community to see and even had a special appearance by Robo-Cop! Members of the department say no matter who you are, cancer can easily hit home. All donations from today will go the American Cancer Society Relay …

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Science and Technology on Display During STEM Festival Johnny Heath Corpus Christi

Some pretty amazing technology was on display on Saturday but it’s not your typical science fair. Over 80 students showed off their projects at the School of Science and Technology which is located on the 4700 Blk of Saratoga. The event is called the STEM Festival. STEM standing for science, technology, engineering, and math. This was the second annual STEM Festival held by the school.

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State Rep Abel Herrero Working on Potentially Life Saving Legislation Johnny Heath Corpus Christi

It’s story about a mother’s fight to make sure schools are equipped with life saving medical supplies. Supplies that could have saved her own son’s life. 13-year-old Cameron Espinoza died a year and a half ago while playing in his middle school football game. He had a deadly allergic reaction after being bitten by ants. The school had no Epinephrine pen there to stop it and now his mother, Josephine Espinoza is fighting for Senate Bill 66 to get epi-pens at all Texas schools with people tra…

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CCPD Releases Surveillance Pictures of Burglary Suspect Johnny Heath Corpus Christi

CCPD has released surveillance pictures of a man who they say is suspected of using stolen credit cards at the Wal-mart store in Flour Bluff this past Tuesday. Police say the man was trying to use the card to buy over $400 dollars worth of items at the wal-mart. The card’s owner reported it stolen that same morning after her vehicle was broken into at the Starbucks, located at 5601 S. Padre Island Drive. The woman got a call from her bank a few hours later to alert her that someone was tryin…

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