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Port of Corpus Christi leaders say no local impacts expected from 14-port strike
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Thousands of workers from 14 different ports along the East Coast and in Houston have gone on strike demanding higher wages and protections from automation. This has many across the nation worried about access to certain goods. As many prepare for the unknown, officials at...
Taft issues water boil notice after main break
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City of Taft has issued a water boil notice due to a main break on Highway 181 and San Patricio Avenue. All customers are advised to boil their water for at least two minutes before consumption and use (such as washing your hands and face, brushing your teeth and drinking) to kill any bacteria.
DPS offices to offer Saturday appointments in October
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas Department of Public Safety has announced it will be offering Saturday appointments for driver license and identification card services through the end of October. Participating locations across the state, including the one here along Twin River Boulevard, will be open for half days...
City of Corpus Christi reducing number of brush pickups to twice a year
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Beginning in October, the City of Corpus Christi will reduce the number of brush pickups from four times a year to two. "We're saving about 50 percent of that division's budget as well cutting it down to the two times per year," City of Corpus Christi Assistant Director of Solid Waste Services Rey Flores said.
City of Corpus Christi street sweeping services to increase
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — While city of Corpus Christi brush collection is being reduced to twice a year, street sweeping will be ramping up. According to city officials, lawn clippings, branches and other items that frequently make their way onto the streets eventually enter the gutters and drains. For...
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