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Wildcats serving Wildcats: Gregory Portland ISD's Clothing Closet open for shopping and donation
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Gregory Portland ISD's clothing closet will be open for shopping and donations two days this week. You can head out there on Tuesday or Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. to browse the closet that provides dress code approved clothes to enrolled GPISD students for free.
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...
Nueces County looks at possible work contract with Amistad Health
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Nueces County is looking at securing medical services for their clinic located in the Calderon County Building in Robstown. This comes as the separation date of the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District quickly approaches. The date originally set for March 1, has been delayed to September 30.
Rockport residents strut their stuff for a good cause
ROCKPORT, Texas — Community members in Rockport spent the rainy Tuesday morning bringing new meaning to the term, 'fashion forward,' and it was all for a great cause!. The Children's Coalition of Aransas County combined forces with Castaways Thrift Shop for their annual fashion show luncheon, raising awareness and funds for CCAC's mission.
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...
The Purple Door over capacity, in need of supplies
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Purple Door serves 12 counties in South Texas by supplying free services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence in need. As men, women and children access the resource at a larger influx than usual, organization officials are reaching out to the community for help.
City Manager gives update on bond, other projects in Corpus Christi
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — City Manager Peter Zanoni gave an update on several ongoing capital projects -- some of which are nearing completion -- during the city council meeting on Tuesday. He also shared a few words for the construction crews who have been working on those projects, in some cases, for more than a year.
Jared Hunt's family, friends scheduled to hold celebration of life in his honor Wednesday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A celebration of life is scheduled Wednesday to remember 2017 Calallen High School graduate Jared Hunt. Hunt and 50-year-old Colin Ocker were killed after the recreational boat they were on was involved in a crash with a commercial vessel July 13. The solemn event will...
Residents join CCPD for 'Coffee with a Cop' event Tuesday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Some residents had the opportunity to chat with Corpus Christi police officers over a "cup of Joe" at CCPD's Coffee with a Cop event at the Starbucks on Leopard Street Tuesday morning. Some officers helped take orders while others spoke with residents about everything from...
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