One of the most powerful critics of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association was appointed to a legislative oversight committee that will look into the association’s funding and practices. Rep. Todd Hunter (R-Corpus Christi) will serve on the Windstorm Insurance Legislative Read more…
Read moreIt will take only a month to remove the 57,000-square-foot Mount Carmel assisted-living facility, which is being demolished to make way for new development. Recently purchased by the Ed Rachal Foundation, the 6 acres of land will most likely house Read more…
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Anyone seeking an appointment to the Port of Corpus Christi Board of Commissioners has until midnight January 28 to apply. Applications are taken online. Anything posted after midnight will not be considered, according to the city secretary’s office. Corpus Christi City Read more…
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San Patricio County wants more control over where future industries will go. While citing major industries already in the county as assets, officials acknowledged the need to consider the proximity of future developments to neighborhoods. To that end, San Patricio Read more…
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The Coastal Bend economy is booming, announced the Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development Corporation at its annual luncheon January 22. As merger talks heat up between the Corpus Christi economic group and the San Patricio County Economic Development Corporation, the Read more…
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Fiesta de la Flor has been officially canceled. The Quintanilla family, which handles the estate of the late Selena Quintanilla Perez, announced January 21 that the 5-year-old festival, which was previously held in Corpus Christi, will not be moving to Read more…
Read moreA one-of-a-kind store for a one-of-a-kind legendary artist recently opened in Corpus Christi. The Frida Store, 4407 Alameda, is the only Frida store anywhere in the world. It carries home decor, accessories, clothing, furniture, and more, all designed in homage Read more…
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Curtains have opened on the 2020 theater season in the Coastal Bend. The Harbor Playhouse, Aurora Arts Theatre, and Port Aransas Community Theatre all have productions underway and are working on their next amazing offerings. CURRENT PRODUCTIONS THROUGH JANUARY 26 Read more…
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The empty Toys "R" Us store at 1220 Airline Road in Corpus Christi will soon become an Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, which plans to hire 45-55 employees. The 44,000-square-foot space, which last housed the temporary pop-up store Spirit Halloween, is expected Read more…
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La Niña is no more. The last of three replicas of the ships sailed by Christopher Columbus in the 15th century was dismantled in Corpus Christi Bay on Thursday, January 16, after she once again sank at her perch in Read more…
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