Now in its second year, the Corpus Christi Polar Bear Plunge is growing by leaps and splashes. Founder and organizer of the ALS fundraiser, Alissa Mejia, expects about 300 people this year, up from the 200 who took the first Read more…
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Members voted overwhelmingly in favor of merging the Corpus Christi and Hispanic chambers of commerce after three weeks of collecting ballots. Eighty percent of the total vote favored merging the two entities. In all, 21 percent of the 1,025 members Read more…
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A lawsuit that likely will result in increased utility fees for city residents is brewing between the city of Corpus Christi and the Environmental Protection Agency over enforcement of the Clean Water Act. Attempts to reach a settlement between the Read more…
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State Rep. Todd Hunter will chair a newly formed state committee to study bringing cruise ships to South Texas. The idea has long been a pet project of the local state-elected official. He was appointed by Speaker of the Texas Read more…
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Recycle your old Christmas tree in exchange for a free tree seedling. Eight locations will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 9 and 16 to recycle Christmas trees. Provided by the City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Read more…
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The Corpus Christi City Council recently chose a firm to sell 14 parks approved for disposal by voters in November 2014. The city has 207 parks, several of which were adopted and taken off the original list of 17 parks Read more…
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Mark your calendar for March 23, 2016, because you will not want to miss this! The legendary musical group Train is coming to The American Bank Center for a special performance at the annual Stars Extravaganza. Get your hands on tickets Read more…
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A nationwide search that drew 50 applicants ended Dec. 21 when Interim Chief of Police Mike Markle was nominated to replace the late Chief Floyd Simpson. Simpson was killed in a motorcycle accident in May. Markle served as interim chief Read more…
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Unfortunate news from the Padre Island National Seashore, especially for beachgoers in need of last-minute supplies. The Island Seashore Gift Shop at the Malaquite Visitor Center is closing its doors forever on Dec. 19. The concession stand sold picnic and Read more…
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The deadline for voting on the decision to merge the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce with the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has been extended to Wednesday, Dec. 23. This is the second extension. Originally set for Dec. 11, the vote Read more…
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