Big news for businesses, vendors and service providers in Nueces County, which will be given hiring priority by ExxonMobil for the new steam cracker plant to be constructed in San Patricio County. There’s a deadline, though, and you can find out what it is in the June issue of Corpus Christi Business News. (We’ll give you a hint: It’s over when the July issue comes out.) 
Be the first to read the June issue, which should be in mailboxes June 1-2. We have it one day earlier here, online, with a look at stories that will affect the economic future of the Coastal Bend. 
This month, for example, the city of Corpus Christi finally has a new mayor and is now looking to appoint a new council member. They have to replace Joe McComb, who left his at-large position after winning the special election for mayor. 
In other news, you’ll find out: 
• the latest details about the new Harbor Bridge now under construction;
• who won the HOSPiS (in fact, you’ll learn what the HOSPiS are and how they connect to the hospitality industry, but NOT why it’s spelled that way);
• about the docking of the largest ship in the Gulf of Mexico at OxyChem in Ingleside;
• that H-E-B was rated among the top grocery chains in the nation, even though it only has stores in Texas and Mexico;
• about an agreement between Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and NASA concerning drone development and software;
• and about a bill passed by the Texas Legislature designed to protect military bases from wind farm encroachment. 
There’s more. Local businesses profiled include: 
• Corpus Auto Service
• D&R Sales Co.
• Mattress by Appointment
• Pop-A-Lock
If you’re planning to go to the Shrimporee in Aransas Pass, you’ll need your copy of Corpus Christi Business News to take with you. We have the schedule and a list of other events you might decide to attend over the next month. The Biz News gives you a taste of what you can find online at 101corpuschristi.com/EVENTS, an interactive events calendar where specific details can be linked directly into your own digital calendar or emailed to family or friends for instant party planning.
Speaking of entertainment: Those of you who like to fish for red snapper in federal waters will have only three days to do so this year — unless you go out on a charter boat.
You’ll find all this and a lot more in the June issue of Corpus Christi Business News. Be sure to look in the mailbox for your issue, grab one at one of these local businesses or read our digital edition online.