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San Patricio County

Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in San Patricio County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

40 topics

Development↑Rising

Proposed new county jail

2 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Nov 2, 2026
Public Safety

Justice Center Progress

1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Environment

Cleanup and Tire Drive

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety

Voter Registration and Health Fair

1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Business Jobs

Copier and Tax Office Contracts

1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety

Invocation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Parks Rec

National 4-H Week

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Public Safety

IT Department Justice Center Update

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 5, 2026
Roads

MPO Transportation Planning and Public Outreach

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Budget

County health insurance program

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 10, 2026
Transportation

Rural Transit Day Proclamation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 20, 2026
Public Safety

Public Health Surveillance: Screwworm and West Nile Virus

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 29, 2026
Taxes Budget

Wind Farm Tax Litigation

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 29, 2026
Parks Rec

Water Rights Fair and Military Recognition

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Public Safety

New World Screwworm Preparedness

1 commentLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Roads

County Drainage and Flood Mitigation

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 22, 2026
Public Safety

Crime Stoppers Funding

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 8, 2026
Business Jobs

South Texas Military Task Force

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 8, 2026
Public Safety

Elder Abuse Awareness Month

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 8, 2026
Schools

Adult Literacy Program Budget

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 8, 2026
Business Jobs

Port of Corpus Christi Update

1 commentLast discussed Jun 8, 2026
Public Safety

Public Health

1 commentLast discussed May 26, 2026
Water Utilities

Regional Water Supply, Aquifers, and Groundwater Protection

1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 27, 2026
Water Utilities

County Water Rights Protection

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 20, 2026
Environment

Water Protection and County Accountability

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Apr 13, 2026
Public Safety

Juvenile Probation Programs

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 7, 2026
Business Jobs

Business & jobs

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Mar 30, 2026
Water Utilities

Water & utilities

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 30, 2026
Taxes Budget

Taxes & budget

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 30, 2026
Public Safety

Citizens be heard

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Mar 9, 2026
Public Safety

County Transparency and Public Affairs

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Mar 2, 2026
Public Safety

Public Health and Retirement

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 2, 2026
Water Utilities

Water Recycling and Reclamation

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Mar 2, 2026
Public Safety

County election information and leadership

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Feb 23, 2026
Taxes Budget

Wind Farm Tax Abatement Litigation

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Feb 13, 2026
Taxes Budget

Property Tax Abatements and Legislation

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Feb 13, 2026
Public Safety

Rural Emergency Services District

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Feb 9, 2026
Public Safety

County employee political activity policies

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Feb 2, 2026
Public Safety

Budget

1 commentLast discussed Jan 26, 2026
Budget

Mathis Housing Authority Tax Waiver

1 commentLast discussed Jan 5, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of San Patricio County from local and regional media.

Corpus Christi Caller-Timeselection results

See November midterm election results for South Texas counties

See November midterm election results for South Texas counties Corpus Christi Caller-Times

Nov 4, 2026
South Texas News (San Patricio County)election turnout

More than 7.7 million Texans voted early in 2026 election, surpassing 2018 record

More than 7.7 million Texans voted early in the 2026 midterm election, according to preliminary data from the secretary of state’s office. This puts turnout at 40.5%, surpassing the modern-day

Nov 2, 2026
South Texas News (San Patricio County)sales tax revenue report

Sales tax revenues increase in most area cities

Most area cities reported increases in sales tax revenue compared with the same period last year, according to the latest sales tax allocation figures. However, several communities recorded declines in

Oct 31, 2026
South Texas News (San Patricio County)street maintenance plan approval

Ingleside council approves six-year street maintenance, reconstruction plan

The Ingleside City Council approved an item that authorizes a six-year maintenance and reconstruction plan of city streets during its most recent regular meeting on Oct. 27.During the meeting, council members a...

Oct 30, 2026
South Texas News (San Patricio County)road construction

Ingleside drivers to encounter road maintenance work

Drivers in Ingleside will encounter some road maintenance work over the next couple of weeks that may impact routes and driving times, according to an announcement from the city.According to an Oct. 29 announce...

Oct 30, 2026
South Texas News (San Patricio County)workforce education funding

Port of Corpus Christi invests $460,000 in new Ingleside ISD maritime academy

INGLESIDE — The Port of Corpus Christi is investing $460,000 into the Port Industries & Maritime Academy at Ingleside High School to connect local students with maritime and industrial careers.

Oct 29, 2026
South Texas News (San Patricio County)State of the County panel discussion

State of the County panel set for Nov. 18

San Patricio County officials will hold a 2026 State of the County panel discussion on Nov. 18, at the Portland Community Center. The event is scheduled from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and is a joint event hosted by...

Oct 29, 2026
South Texas News (San Patricio County)port tonnage record

Port of Corpus Christi announces nine-month tonnage record

The Port of Corpus Christi announced Oct. 20 its nine-month tonnage period to begin the year is a record for the Port, with customers moving 162.7 million tons of commodities.The volume has surpassed the previo...

Oct 28, 2026
South Texas News (San Patricio County)new school building opening

G-PISD cuts ribbon on new T.M. Clark building

PORTLAND — Gregory-Portland ISD officially marked the opening of the new T.M. Clark Elementary School for the community on Oct. 24 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.The campus, which has been open to students for ...

Oct 27, 2026
South Texas News (San Patricio County)commercial development groundbreaking

Mathis breaking ground on 7-Eleven project Nov. 5

The City of Mathis and its partners will kick off construction for the new 7-Eleven/Stripes development in the city with a groundbreaking ceremony on Nov. 5, according to a news release from the city.Festivitie...

Oct 27, 2026
SouthTexasNews.comwater restrictions eased to Stage 1

Corpus Christi, area cities ease water restrictions to Stage 1

Corpus Christi, area cities ease water restrictions to Stage 1 SouthTexasNews.com

Sep 1, 2026
Dallas Expresspublic official dismissal dispute

CJ Grisham San Patricio Dismissal Dispute

CJ Grisham San Patricio Dismissal Dispute Dallas Express

Aug 19, 2026