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If you don’t have one in your mailbox, you can read the February issue of Corpus Christi Business News online, either in a digital flip book (see right) or right here by clicking on the links below. Hot off the presses, this most recent issue features three newcomers to the Coastal Bend: two dolphins at the Texas State Aquarium and a new president of the newly combined Corpus Christi and Hispanic chambers of commerce. All three have flipped over their new digs!
You’ll also find out about how to apply to become a member of the Corpus Christi City Council as the board seeks to fill a vacant seat. The effect of dropping oil prices and lifting the ban on foreign crude oil exports is explored in an article about the Port of Corpus Christi. And that’s just the front page.
Local businesses featured this month include:
• Cosmic Comics Toys N Hobbies, 11101 Leopard St.
• Boss Dental Care, 801 Everhart Rd.
• BotaniCo Indoor Gardening Store, 5888 Everhart. Rd.
In local news, you’ll get the details on:
• A city ordinance banning panhandling downtown and on North Beach
• Federal approval of and first construction on the new Harbor Bridge
• American Bank Center banning bags, except for clutches and those you can see through at all of its events
• Cinnamon Shore in Port A beginning a massive five-year-long expansion phase
• Charles Zahn taking over as new chairman of the Port of Corpus Christi
New businesses are popping up all over, including:
• Natural Grocers at 3750 S. Staples St.
• H&M and The Buckle in La Palmera
• Grub Burger Bar in the Shops at La Palmera
• The Outlets at Corpus Christi Bay in Robstown
In Legal News, attorney Andrew Greenwell explores a new law that makes it legal for pharmacists to carry and dispense epi-pens in the case of emergencies.
A sampling of February events gives details about the annual Corpus Christi Idol competitions, the winter Adopt-a-Beach cleanup and some of the top Valentine’s Day dinners and dances. A complete listing of Coastal Bend events can be found online at 101Corpuschristi.com/EVENTS, where — with the click of a mouse or touch of a finger — you can add any event to your calendar or email it to a friend. You can also save a list of your favorite events to help plan your next adventure.
One place you might want to stop is Padre Island National Seashore, which is celebrating 100 years of the National Park Service with more fee-free days than ever this year. We have the list of those days with the story.
You’ll also find the most recent sales tax figures and important dates on the February IRS Tax Calendar.
Look for Corpus Christi Business News in news stands at the following locations:
Airline Garage, 727 Airline Rd
Norma’z Fruits & Delights, 4737 Kostoryz Road
Gardner Complete Automotive Service & Body Shop, 3717 Wow Road
Trucker’s World, 5721 Ayers St.
Molé restaurant, 6042 South Padre Island Drive at Airline
Advantage Salvage, 5330 Agnes St.
Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, 1823 N. Chaparral St.
Northwest Tire and Auto Service, 15013 Northwest Blvd.
Victory Auto Body, 1830 Holly Road
Golden Kitchen Super Buffet, 5333 S. Staples St
Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet, 5274 S. Staples St.
Betty Bail Bonds, 1105 S. Staples St.
Ziebart, 4535 Everhart Road
Chacho’s Tacos, 3700 Ayers St.
Nueces County Courthouse, 901 Leopard St
