KEDT-FM South Texas Midday

KEDT-FM South Texas Midday

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August 8, 2025 10 mins

Coastal Bend Food Bank seeking food donations as demand increases.

Robstown Police Lieutenant Albert Stout has died after long stay in hospital.

Final bacteriological test needed before water boil in Victoria can be lifted.

CHRISTUS Spohn Beeville to receive around $2 million in critical infrastructure upgrades.

Harlingen Commissioner Ford Kinsley will not be seeking a second term.

CCISD will continue to offer free breakfast and lunch f...

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CHRISTUS Spohn robotic lung screen program celebrates one-year anniversary, 200 completed procedures.

Victoria Salvation Army men's shelter operating beyond capacity.

Hidalgo County officials weighing major change in employee healthcare coverage.

Beeville City Council votes to not extend city manager's contract which expires Friday.

Brownsville physics teacher shares about being selected to participate in the PBS News Student R...

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August 6, 2025 10 mins

American Bank Center to be called Hilliard Center starting Sept. 1 after acquiring naming rights.

Texas Windstorm Insurance Association Board of Directors file zero-percent rate change in annual filing with Texas Department of Insurance.

City of Victoria to use chloramines for water disinfection beginning Aug. 12

TxDOT to host two public hearing on US 77 upgrades Aug. 20, 21 in Woodsboro.

IB McGee Beach federally-funded expansions expe...

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August 5, 2025 11 mins

Corpus Christi residents will see higher rates desal project or not.

Kiewit warns desal project pause can lead to delays and increased costs.

Victoria City Council works to set budget for next fiscal year.

Victoria College Board of Trustees propose tax rate increase for next fiscal year.

Corpus Christi residents invited to participate in upcoming community input sessions for the proposed FY 26 budget. For meeting dates visit corpuschri...

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August 4, 2025 10 mins

The National Weather Service forecasts extreme heat over next few days, increasing risk for heat-related illnesses.

City of Corpus Christi making several facilities available as 'cooling centers,' find full list HERE.

Second day of inaugural trail ride canceled after shooting injures two Saturday night.

Released financial records show that Victoria's Citizens Medical Center has operated at a loss for past three years.

Groun...

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August 1, 2025 11 mins

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas reaches new agreement with CHRISTUS Health to remain in provider network.

Border Patrol seizes more than 72 pounds of cocaine valued at $2.3 million during checkpoint inspection in Sarita.

RGV healthcare workers say patients are skipping medical appointments due to fear of being detained by immigration.

Vehicle theft on the rise in Victoria.

Program to expand access to spay and neuter services coming...

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At-Large City Councilmember Mark Scott talks with KEDT Program Director Lon Gonzalez about council's decision to pause the Inner Harbor desal project for 30 days and what might happen next.

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At-Large City Councilmember Roland Barrera talks with KEDT Program Director Lon Gonzalez about council's contentious decision to pause the Inner Harbor desal project for 30 days.

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July 31, 2025 20 mins

Plans underway to lower main span of Harbor Bridge over the ship channel this fall, according to Flatiron/Dragados officials.

Victoria Citizen Medical Center expansion raises questions over the project's funding.

Cameron County Administrator Pete Sepulveda provides latest international bridge traffic stats.

At-Large Councilmember Mark Scott tells KEDT about his frustration over council vote to pause desal project for 30 days.

Vict...

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July 30, 2025 16 mins

Corpus Christi City Council Tuesday meeting recap: council paused Inner Harbor desal project for 30 days with 5 to 4 vote, $100.6 million construction contract approved to replace chlorine system at O.N. Stevens, council approved interlocal agreement for storm drainage improvements, sales agreement to purchase the assets of the City of Rockport's natural gar utility system authorized.

South Texas Midday: Community Talks hears fr...

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July 29, 2025 10 mins

Corpus Christi City Council agenda highlights: second reading of Corpus Christi Crime and Prevention District budget, annual action plan projects for 2026 and authorization of amendment to design build contract with Kiewit infrastructure.

Commissioner Brent Chesney says Bob Hall Pier reconstruction project is more than halfway complete, fishing access expected at end of the year.

Woman arrested at Hidalgo Port of Entry after authori...

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July 28, 2025 10 mins

Choke Canyon Reservoir at 13.1 percent capacity after recent rain near Uvalde. Lake Corpus Christi falls to 20 percent capacity.

Harlingen doctor, Ada Cuellar to challenge Monica De La Cruz for US Congress Dist. 15 seat.

Still no pretrial date for Victoria public defender accused of misusing official information.

Edinburg Consolidated ISD officials decide that middle, high school students must use clear backpacks as security measure, ...

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July 25, 2025 10 mins

Audit of Nueces County auditor finds documentation and noncompliance concerns.

City of South Padre Island to host open house from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday for feedback on convention center expansion project.

Agua Dulce crews working on first-ever city hall funded by Wyatt Ranch Foundation.

Tejano star Bobby Pulido forming an exploratory committee for congressional bid in South Texas.

Dist. 34 Rep. Vicente Gonzalez led members of the Texas De...

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July 24, 2025 10 mins

La Retama Public Library to see $2 million renovation, estimated completion set for spring 2026.

Local lice treatment clinic see rise in cases as new school year approaches.

CHRISTUS Spohn Trinity to reopen location on The Island in September.

Eric Flores announces he will run for Texas' 34th Congressional District seat currently held by Vicente Gonzalez.

Enrique Diaz resigns from Refugio police chief position Tuesday.Texas birth c...

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July 23, 2025 10 mins

Tuesday Corpus Christi city council meeting overview: Council approves rezoning several streets in Hillcrest neighborhood, passes tax incentives for new entertainment complex, awards $5.48 million contract to JE Construction Services for new solid waste compost yard. City leaders also provided an update on the Inner Harbor desal plant's budget and heard concerns from residents about cost, environmental impact and transparency.

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July 22, 2025 10 mins

Corpus Christi City Council meeting agenda break down. Items to be discussed today include: second reading of zoning changes for Hillcrest Community from single-family to light industrial, approving the contractor for La Retama upgrades, accepting a grant to offset pet adoption costs, and costs of the City's desal plant.

Tuesday marks last day for RGV residents impacted by March floods to apply for FEMA assistance. Visit disaste...

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July 21, 2025 11 mins

Kiewit completes cost model for Inner Harbor water treatment campus.

Corpus Christi city council public comment procedure update: registration required only for guests who wish to speak during general public comment session at 5:30 p.m.

RGV residents impacted by March floods have until Tuesday to apply for flood assistance through FEMA.

Operation Health and Wellness offers no-cost medical, dental and vision services at West Oso Junior...

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On this bonus edition of South Texas Midday, KEDT New Director Spencer Cihak chats with NPR Short Wave’s Regina Barber and Emily Kwong about the show and the summer series 'Sea Camp.'

Short Wave is about taking a look at new discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — in just under 15 minutes. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. 

The show previously took a ...

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July 18, 2025 8 mins

Coastal Bend judge Mike Westergren dies at 78.

Victoria County warns residents about a scam involving fake jury duty calls.

Brownsville City Commission recognizes Chief Information Jorge Cardenas for advancing digital infrastructure, proclaims July National Parks and Recreation month. The Commission also highlights tourism drivers and authorizes potential litigation against Cannery and Sames Inc.

Nueces County and community health o...

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July 17, 2025 11 mins

Texas law enforcement agencies team up for 'Operation Slow Down' targeting speeding drivers starting Friday.

Corpus Christi City Council approves first reading of controversial plan to rezone parts of Hillcrest neighborhood.

Brownsville ISD seeking input on survey regarding cell phone use in school .

Candlelight vigil honors the late US Representative John Lewis to be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the De Leon Plaza gazebo in downtown ...

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