No rate hike was recommended to the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association board of directors, which will hold its next quarterly meeting Tuesday, Dec. 8. The TWIA Actuarial Committee met Dec. 1, voting to forward an independent study on rates to Read more…
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A $75 million bond package approved by voters on Nov. 3 is already being implemented by the city of Corpus Christi, a vast difference from past bonds, which have often taken several years to get underway. The reason is that Read more…
Read moreFirst responders will be first in line for COVID-19 vaccines, which could be available in Corpus Christi by Christmas. The city is expected to receive a limited supply by the end of the year, according to City Manager Peter Zanoni, Read more…
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Although the Corpus Christi Harbor Lights Festival has been canceled for 2020, ceremonies around the lighting of the downtown Christmas tree at Water’s Edge Park will go on — virtually. Live music, special guests, and the traditional flipping of the Read more…
Read moreA decision based on results of a November hearing on whether to issue a permit to build a desalination plant on Harbor Island in Port Aransas is expected in February. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will make the decision Read more…
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Donors to the Coastal Bend Day of Giving on Nov. 10 raised more than $3 million for 51 local charitable and nonprofit organizations — a record-breaking year. Now in its 12th year, the campaign reported a total of $3,333,479 will Read more…
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Despite the challenges of life during a pandemic, some of Corpus Christi and the Coastal Bend’s holiday entertainment traditions will still go on! With safety protocols in place, here is a list of the holiday season sensations you and your Read more…
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After 20 years as a leasing tenant, the city of Corpus Christi has made a deal to purchase the Frost Bank building at 2402 Leopard St. The deal for the property, which is valued at $1.3 million, should close on Read more…
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Windstorm insurance reform tops the list of topics state Rep. Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi) will concentrate on in the upcoming session of the Texas Legislature, which convenes Jan. 12, 2021. Although pre-filing has begun on the bills to be considered Read more…
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Just a $1 donation at Stripes convenience stores in South Texas in November helps sick or injured children at Driscoll Children’s Hospital in Corpus Christi and clinics in South Texas. From Nov. 4-17, Stripes customers can purchase a $1 paper Read more…
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