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The Pragmatic Migration: Moving from AngularJS to Angular v22
The tech industry is littered with the ghosts of failed migrations—multi-year rewrites that burned through millions in budget only to be scrapped, or catastrophic IT shifts like the British bank TSB's migration that resulted in the corruption of 1.3 billion customer records. For organizations still relying on legacy AngularJS (v1.x), the pressure to modernize is not just a desire for developer convenience—it is a critical business and cybersecurity imperative.
Victim speaks out after being injured in shooting after suspect's arrest
A man named Matthew Rosas was shot in the leg during an incident tied to a high school grudge, leading to the arrest of Nathaniel Paiyou for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Rosas was found with a gunshot wound on 15th Street in Corpus Christi, taken to the hospital, and reported that the bullet is still lodged in his leg. Despite being shot and having his car damaged, Rosas expressed gratitude for being okay after the shooting incident, which is still being investigated by the police.
CASA of the Coastal Bend storage unit burglarized, tents stolen before event
A local nonprofit that supports vulnerable children is dealing with theft and damage after a weekend break-in. Officials with Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) say a detached storage unit was burglarized, with several items stolen and property damaged. CEO Page Hall said the organization is still taking inventory, but confirmed at least three tents and multiple water jugs are missing. Hall estimates the total loss and damage to the storage container will cost between $500 and $1,000.
Jury seated in Oscar Uribe murder trial; testimony to begin Tuesday
A jury has been seated in the murder trial of Oscar Uribe, one of two men accused in the 2020 killing of 21-year-old Benjamin Resendez. Testimony is set to begin Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Nueces County Courthouse before 117th District Court Judge Susan Barclay. Uribe, 45, has pleaded not guilty to charges including murder and tampering with physical evidence.
With curtailment looming, we go to the source of our water
The Nueces and Frio rivers serve as the lifeline of the Coastal Bend, feeding the reservoirs that supply water to hundreds of thousands of people. As drought conditions persist, a 3NEWS team traveled upstream to better understand where that water begins — and how it reaches South Texas. Chief Meteorologist Carly Smith, reporter Michael Gibson and chief photographer Preston West traced the region’s watershed from the headwaters of both rivers.
Mother and 4-month-old sent to hospital after housefire in Robstown, grandmother says space heater involved
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A fire in Robstown sent a mother and her 4-month-old child to the hospital. The two were pulled from a fully engulfed house just after 9:30 a.m. Monday. The victim’s father-in law heard about the fire and rushed over to the house and kicked in the door and was able to save his daughter in law and her infant child. 3NEWS spoke with Patricia Vasquez, who owns the home.
BREAKING: Elderly man crashes into local church building
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An elderly man accidentally hit the gas instead of the brakes before ramming into a church near the Prescott Village Barber Shop, according to a local pastor, The accident happened at the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church after 9 a.m. Tuesday on the 4400 block of Prescott Street. Authorities are not allowing anyone in the building right now. The electricity has been disrupted and was out after the accident.
Former oil worker turns classic car love into multimillion dollar empire
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The secret to success... isn't so secret. Just ask Jaron Jackson, who has taken his love for classic cars and turned it into a multi-million dollar business. "I believe in the universe putting it into your lap if it's meant for you," Jackson said. "That's kind of what happened here." Jackson's story is a unique and prosperous one. "I had an opportunity to purchase a vehicle and I went with it, and we sold that vehicle and we just kept rolling it on after that," Jackson said.
Former oil worker turns classic car love into multimillion dollar empire
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The secret to success... isn't so secret. Just ask Jaron Jackson, who has taken his love for classic cars and turned it into a multi-million dollar business. "I believe in the universe putting it into your lap if it's meant for you," Jackson said. "That's kind of what happened here." Jackson's story is a unique and prosperous one. "I had an opportunity to purchase a vehicle and I went with it, and we sold that vehicle and we just kept rolling it on after that," Jackson said.
Stabbing on North Beach leaves one in hospital and another in jail
Local News One hotel employee was rushed to a Corpus Christi hospital with life-threatening injuries. Author: Preston West, Haley Williams (KIII) Published: 11:06 AM CDT July 29, 2022 Updated: 11:26 AM CDT July 29, 2022 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An argument between two employees at a beach side hotel left one man in the hospital with life-threatening injuries and another in jail.
Texas World War II Veteran celebrates 100th birthday
Heartwarming Eugenio Caballero turned 100-years-old today and his family and friends gathered for a special birthday celebration. Author: Preston West Published: 11:17 PM CDT September 11, 2020 Updated: 2:23 PM CDT September 12, 2020 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Today was a very special day for one local veteran. Eugenio Caballero turned 100-years-old today. His family and friends gathered for a special birthday celebration.
Local WWII Veteran Celebrates 100th birthday
Military Matters Eugenio Cavallero turned 100-years-old today and his family and friends gathered for a special birthday celebration. Author: Preston West Published: 11:17 PM CDT September 11, 2020 Updated: 11:17 PM CDT September 11, 2020 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Today was a very special day for one local veteran. Eugenio Cavallero turned 100-years-old today. His family and friends gathered for a special birthday celebration.
Beating the heat in the Coastal Bend
Local News Chief Photojournalist Preston West set out to find how some of you are trying to stay cool during this hot time of the year. Author: Preston West Published: 6:27 PM CDT August 31, 2020 Updated: 6:27 PM CDT August 31, 2020 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Chief Photojournalist Preston West set out to find how some of you are trying to stay cool during this hot time of the year.
Memorial Day around the Coastal Bend
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Nursing home parade for the Alameda Oaks Retirement community
Nursing home parade for the Alameda Oaks Retirement community Friends and family showed their love for the residents Saturday, but all from a distance.
Dedication ceremony held for Corpus Christi's giant ice cream cone
NEWS During Monday's dedication ceremony a small ice cream social was held to let the community mark the occasion. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — After spending the last 25 years in front of a Lamar Park home, a longtime landmark in Corpus Christi is celebrating its new home Monday. A special dedication ceremony was held Monday at the Ronald McDonald House where Corpus Christi's giant ice cream cone now lives. The iconic ice cream cone statue used to stand in front of the home of Jenny Hawn.
Dancing man spreads positive energy in Flour Bluff
TEXAS When asked why he does it, he simply said he likes to spread positivity. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — If you have been driving around in Flour Bluff, it is likely that you have seen a man showing off his moves at the busy intersection of Waldron Road and SPID. 23-year-old Arthur Walker III is referred to as "the dancing man." He arrives as the intersection every day around 3:45 p.m. as students are let out of school. He never misses a day, and students in Flour Bluff love him.
Dancing man spreads positive energy in Flour Bluff
LIFE When asked why he does it, he simply said he likes to spread positivity. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — If you have been driving around in Flour Bluff, it is likely that you have seen a man showing off his moves at the busy intersection of Waldron Road and SPID. 23-year-old Arthur Walker III is referred to as "the dancing man." He arrives as the intersection every day around 3:45 p.m. as students are let out of school. He never misses a day, and students in Flour Bluff love him.
Dancing man spreads positive energy in Flour Bluff
LOCAL When asked why he does it, he simply said he likes to spread positivity. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — If you have been driving around in Flour Bluff, it is likely that you have seen a man showing off his moves at the busy intersection of Waldron Road and SPID. 23-year-old Arthur Walker III is referred to as "the dancing man." He arrives as the intersection every day around 3:45 p.m. as students are let out of school. He never misses a day, and students in Flour Bluff love him.
Burning toilet paper dispenser prompts evacuation at Martin Middle School
LOCAL A CCFD battalion chief said the source of the fire was a toilet paper dispenser, and that a student may have intentionally set it on fire. Author: Jonathan Munson, Preston West Published: 12:30 PM CDT May 20, 2019 Updated: 12:30 PM CDT May 20, 2019 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Martin Middle School was evacuated just after 9 a.m. Monday after the Corpus Christi Fire Department responded to a small fire in a restroom on campus.
Kent Ullberg sculptures coming to exhibit at Art Museum of South Texas
LOCAL Ullberg's exhibit is titled, "Kent Ullberg: Celebrating the Wild and Wonderful", and will be on display May 17-Aug. 18. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The sculptures created by Coastal Bend artist Kent Ullberg are going on display at the Art Museum of South Texas. Ullberg is a Padre Island resident and is an internationally recognized sculptor. Coastal Bend residents are probably familiar with his work -- Ullberg's sculptures can be found all around the Corpus Christi area.
Man arrested for graffiti claiming CCPD gave him erectile dysfunction
LOCAL It happened around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 2700 block of SPID, between Ayers and Kostoryz roads. Author: Preston West, Jonathan Munson Published: 12:53 PM CDT May 7, 2019 Updated: 12:53 PM CDT May 7, 2019 CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Police arrested a man Tuesday morning after he spray painted a message on a concrete barrier along eastbound SPID near the Corpus Christi Trade Center. The message? That the Corpus Christi Police Department had caused the man to suffer from erectile dysfunction.
Man arrested for graffiti claiming CCPD gave him erectile dysfunction
TEXAS-NEWS It happened around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 2700 block of SPID, between Ayers and Kostoryz roads. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Police arrested a man Tuesday morning after he spray painted a message on a concrete barrier along eastbound SPID near the Corpus Christi Trade Center. The message? That the Corpus Christi Police Department had caused the man to suffer from erectile dysfunction.
A section of I-37 near the Southern Minerals exit is shut down following accident
TRAFFIC A drive moving some household appliances lost some of the items on the highway. Police have closed down a section of the road. Author: Preston West, Jeremy Landers Published: 1:44 PM CDT March 22, 2019 Updated: 1:44 PM CDT March 22, 2019 A section of northbound Interstate 37 near Southern Minerals Road has been closed due to a an accident. A person driving a truck with a trailer attached was moving some large household appliances when some of the items fell off of the trailer.
Suspect leads Driscoll police on wild chase in John Deere tractor
CRIME A man wearing full camouflage and driving a John Deere tractor led Driscoll police officers on a chase that lasted over an hour. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Driscoll Police Department officers were led on a wild chase Tuesday involving a man in full camouflage and a helmet driving a John Deere tractor on Highway 77. 3News captured the entire chase on camera.
Suspect leads Driscoll police on wild chase in John Deere tractor
CRIME A man wearing full camouflage and driving a John Deere tractor led Driscoll police officers on a chase that lasted over an hour. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Driscoll Police Department officers were led on a wild chase Tuesday involving a man in full camouflage and a helmet driving a John Deere tractor on Highway 77. 3News captured the entire chase on camera.
Suspect leads Driscoll police on wild chase in John Deere tractor
CRIME A man wearing full camouflage and driving a John Deere tractor led Driscoll police officers on a chase that lasted over an hour. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Driscoll Police Department officers were led on a wild chase Tuesday involving a man in full camouflage and a helmet driving a John Deere tractor on Highway 77. 3News captured the entire chase on camera.
Suspect leads Driscoll police on wild chase in John Deere tractor
A man wearing full camouflage and driving a John Deere tractor led Driscoll police officers on a chase that lasted over an hour. (Source: KIII) By Preston West and Jonathan Munson | January 29, 2019 at 3:54 PM CST - Updated January 29 at 3:54 PM CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Driscoll Police Department officers were led on a wild chase Tuesday involving a man in full camouflage and a helmet driving a John Deere tractor on Highway 77. 3News captured the entire chase on camera.
Suspect leads Driscoll police on wild chase in John Deere tractor
CRIME A man wearing full camouflage and driving a John Deere tractor led Driscoll police officers on a chase that lasted over an hour. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Driscoll Police Department officers were led on a wild chase Tuesday involving a man in full camouflage and a helmet driving a John Deere tractor on Highway 77. 3News captured the entire chase on camera.
Suspect leads Driscoll police on high-speed chase in John Deere tractor
CRIME A man wearing full camouflage and driving a John Deere tractor led Driscoll police officers on a chase that lasted over an hour. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Driscoll Police Department officers were led on a wild high-speed chase Tuesday involving a man in full camouflage and a helmet driving a John Deere tractor on Highway 77. 3News captured the entire chase on camera.
Suspect leads Driscoll police on wild chase in John Deere tractor
CRIME A man wearing full camouflage and driving a John Deere tractor led Driscoll police officers on a chase that lasted over an hour. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Driscoll Police Department officers were led on a wild chase Tuesday involving a man in full camouflage and a helmet driving a John Deere tractor on Highway 77. 3News captured the entire chase on camera.
Suspect leads Driscoll police on wild chase in John Deere tractor
TEXAS A man wearing full camouflage and driving a John Deere tractor led Driscoll police officers on a chase that lasted over an hour. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Driscoll Police Department officers were led on a wild chase Tuesday involving a man in full camouflage and a helmet driving a John Deere tractor on Highway 77. 3News captured the entire chase on camera.
Suspect leads Driscoll police on wild chase in John Deere tractor
TEXAS A man wearing full camouflage and driving a John Deere tractor led Driscoll police officers on a chase that lasted over an hour. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Driscoll Police Department officers were led on a wild chase Tuesday involving a man in full camouflage and a helmet driving a John Deere tractor on Highway 77. 3News captured the entire chase on camera.
CCPD cadets get pepper sprayed as part of their training
LOCAL A total of 25 cadets, 7 women, and 18 men, were pepper sprayed on Friday as part of their training. They get to experience the Taser next week. Corpus Christi (KIII News) — With just five weeks until graduation, the next batch of Corpus Christi Police Department officers were getting some real-life experience Friday -- using pepper spray. A total of 25 cadets, 7 women, and 18 men, were pepper sprayed on Friday as part of their training. They get to experience the Taser next week.
Vandals use slingshots on car windows in northside neighborhood
LOCAL Residents in the area of Academy and Concho found that their car windows had been broken and shattered. CORPUS CHRISTI (Kiii News) — Some residents on Corpus Christi's northside are dealing with a Grinch of their own this holiday season after waking up on Christmas Eve to find their vehicles had been vandalized. Residents in the area of Academy and Concho found that their car windows had been broken and shattered. Police believe it was caused by slingshots.
Man arrested after taking Taser from officers, assaulting them with it
CORPUS CHRISTI (Kiii News) — Corpus Christi police said they arrested a 38-year-old male Thursday morning after he assaulted two officers in the parking lot of the Corpus Christi Medical Center in Calallen. The incident happened right across from Calallen High School prompting a brief precautionary lockdown at the campus. According to police, they received a call about a disturbed male who possibly had a firearm in the parking lot of Corpus Christi Medical Center.
Man arrested after taking Taser from officers, assaulting them with it
CORPUS CHRISTI (Kiii News) — Corpus Christi police said they arrested a 38-year-old male Thursday morning after he assaulted two officers in the parking lot of the Corpus Christi Medical Center in Calallen. The incident happened right across from Calallen High School prompting a brief precautionary lockdown at the campus. According to police, they received a call about a disturbed male who possibly had a firearm in the parking lot of Corpus Christi Medical Center.
Mathis Volunteer Fire Department raising money for new brush truck
MATHIS, Texas (Kiii News) — The Mathis Volunteer Fire Department is hosting a barbecue fundraiser Saturday in hopes of buying a new brush truck. After battling a 36-acre brush fire a couple months back, the Department has seen the need for a new brush truck and are two thirds of the way there. The truck will cost $150,000 and thanks to a grant they received, they already have $100,000.
Corpus Christi police respond to attempted abduction, auto theft
CORPUS CHRISTI (KIII NEWS) - Corpus Christi police were called out to an attempted abduction just after 8 a.m. Thursday at the Waterford Apartments in the 3800 block of Caravelle Parkway. According to police, a man in his late 20s jumped into a woman's vehicle while brandishing a weapon and telling her to drive to a secondary location. She refused, and eventually the man fled and stole another vehicle from the Christy Estates apartments.
Corpus Christi police respond to attempted abduction, auto theft
CORPUS CHRISTI (KIII NEWS) - Corpus Christi police were called out to an attempted abduction just after 8 a.m. Thursday at the Waterford Apartments in the 3800 block of Caravelle Parkway. According to police, a man in his late 20s jumped into a woman's vehicle while brandishing a weapon and telling her to drive to a secondary location. She refused, and eventually the man fled and stole another vehicle from the Christy Estates apartments.
Unattended BBQ pit catches residence on fire
CORPUS CHRISTI (KIII NEWS) - Emergency crews were called out to the 6400 block of Nicole Court, near Holly and Kostoryz, after a family's home went up in flames while they were trying to cook a turkey this Thanksgiving. It happened just before 9 a.m. When they arrived, they found a Thanksgiving turkey cooking a little too close to the house. "The fire apparently starting from a barbecue pit left unattended," said Battalion Chief David Saenz of the Corpus Christi Fire Department.
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