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Odem gas station building coming down, legacy living on
Over three quarters of a century ago, those driving through Odem could fill up at the gas station just off Voss Avenue and West Sellers Street. But though those noises and memories have passed on, its legacy will live on even as its former building is torn down to make way for new memories.
Hidalgo County to host employment fair Tuesday
EDINBURG, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Hidalgo County Precinct 3 and the Hidalgo County Community Service Agency are hosting an Employment and Resource Fair on Tuesday, July 30. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m at the Alton Recreation Center, located at 349 Dawes Ave. The fair aims to provide valuable opportunities and […]
How Texas' DEI ban has impacted San Antonio universities
The University of Texas at San Antonio has eliminated at least 21 programs and policies related to diversity, equity and inclusion since Texas banned them this year, according to documents Axios obtained through an open records request. Why it matters: The records show the scale at which local universities used...
IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation
PARIS – What was expected to be a simple coronation of Salt Lake City as the 2034 Winter Olympic host turned into complicated Olympic politics Wednesday, as the IOC pushed Utah officials to end an FBI investigation into a suspected doping coverup. The IOC formally awarded the 2034 Winter...
Corpus Christi high school football preview: Here are 13 defenders to watch in 2024
The Caller-Times continues its preview of the 2024 high school football season with a summer series looking at the best players across the Corpus Christi area. Over the next several weeks, leading up to kickoff in Week 1, we will highlight some of the best players in various positions, continuing with 11 defensive players to watch. ...
Project underway to armor Gypsy and Whitecap bridges on North Padre Island
The city of Corpus Christi is implementing a scour protection project that the City Council approved at a February meeting to armor the bridges and approaches of the Whitecap and Gypsy bridges on North Padre Island against erosion. City officials announced the start of the project on July 9, beginning with the import of crushed concrete rock and armor stone of various sizes from Bridge Specialties, a company based in Rockport, to the project sites. ...
How the City plans to cover desal project cost
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Corpus Christi's desal project was approved for a low interest loan from the state, the third loan of this type the City has received for the Inner Harbor Facility. City Manager Peter Zanoni said that before the Texas Water Development Board approved...
Residents voice concerns over the work being done on island bridges
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — According to the Director of Engineering for the city, Jeff Edmonds, the city of Corpus Christi has been busy at work adding scouring protection to the Gypsy and Whitecap bridges beginning in early July. "Well, the problem is that the bridges weren't really designed to...
Back to School giveaway in honor of Ray H.S. teen fatally shot in February
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Local teens and family members are coming together to host 'Drew's World Back to School Giveaway'. The event is in honor of Andrew Lee Garza, the 15-year-old Ray High School student who was shot and killed on Monitor Street back in February. A 16-year-old teen...
Port of Corpus Christi announces second quarter 2024 volumes
Port of Corpus Christi customers moved 50.1 million tons through the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the second quarter of 2024, a 1.7 percent increase over the same period in 2023. In Q2 2024, the Port of Corpus Christi saw increases in crude oil, break bulk and agricultural commodity shipments...
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