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Corpus Christi Business News
April 3, 2018
Dredging the Corpus Christi ship channel is not the only major Coastal Bend infrastructure project seeking federal funds. About a dozen members of the Alliance for I-69 Texas recently visited the nation's capital city to ask Congress to provide new funding for the highway from its $20 billion, two-yearÃâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
April 3, 2018
Homes, businesses and even a few schools in Corpus Christi and Portland were left in the dark Monday afternoon. AEP Texas worked Monday afternoon to restore power to roughly 1,900 customers in the Coastal Bend. Most were in Corpus Christi, but about 400 of them were in Portland, nearÃâà...
KIIITV.com
April 3, 2018
Crews with the Corpus Christi Fire Department were called out early Tuesday morning to battle a 15 acre brush fire. That fire started just after 4:00 a.m. on Commodore drive near Aquarius out on Padre Island. Fire fighters are investigating what sparked the blaze but believe nearby sagging power linesÃâà...
KRIS Corpus Christi News
April 3, 2018
You will soon be able to see the 230-foot cross as you enter Corpus Christi. Construction has begun at the ground site, the cross will be right off I-37 across the highway from the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery. The cross was created by Abundant Life Fellowship Church Pastor, Richard Milby.
KRIS Corpus Christi News
April 3, 2018
They don't need light or even visibility in the water to see things, which is important when recovering evidence in an underwater crime scene in less than clear water. Every month, members of the Corpus Christi Police Department's Underwater Recovery Team hone their skills with dive training at the FlourÃâà...
KRIS Corpus Christi News
April 3, 2018
Ted Cruz continues his "Tough as Texas" campaign with a visit to the Coastal Bend today. The senator's 12-city, three-day tour of Texas kicks off his re-election bid. Cruz will head to McAllen before coming to Corpus Christi, then continue on to San Antonio. On Wednesday, he will visit Austin, Midland,Ãâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
April 2, 2018
The sale of M&G's Corpus Christi plant was approved March 28 by U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Brendan L. Shannon in a federal court in Delaware. The judge's order allows a newly formed joint venture — Corpus Christi Polymers — to purchase the still-under-construction plastics manufacturing plant,Ãâà...
KRIS Corpus Christi News
March 23, 2018
According to information on American Electric Power Texas (AEP) website, the outage affected around 3,000 customers on the city's southside at time of writing. The outage affected customers in the areas near Weber, Everhart and Holly roads. A representative with AEP said crews were investigating theÃâà...
The Maritime Executive
March 23, 2018
The U.S. Port of Corpus Christi has approved a lease agreement with Corpus Christi Infrastructure (CCI) for approximately 55 acres of land on the north side of the Corpus Christi Ship Channel in the Inner Harbor, for the construction of a crude export terminal facility. The facility will be used to export of U.S.Ãâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 23, 2018
A ticket isn't the only thing Corpus Christi police might send you for bad driving. Assistant Chief of Police Mark Schauer said the department is rolling out a warning letter in an effort to change the driving culture in Corpus Christi. To do that, he said, drivers need to be aware of the increased police presenceÃâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 23, 2018
Since the 2016 general election, politics at the presidential and county levels has torn the Corpus Christi City Council a new one. By mid-April, this council will have two members who were appointed rather than elected, under the gavel of a second mayor, if the council's current plan for replacing departedÃâà...
KRIS Corpus Christi News
March 23, 2018
Corpus Christi City Manager Margie Rose broke the news yesterday during a City Council workshop, which stunned many council members. "This is not east to talk about, and I get it councilwoman,” said Rose, in response to a question by Councilwoman Debbie Lindsey-Opel. “This is not easy, but it has toÃâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 23, 2018
The Fourth Court of Appeal in San Antonio upheld a judgment by a Webb County trial court that sanctioned Corpus Christi attorneys Kevin W. Liles, Brian K. Harris, and Stuart R. White in their actions while representing the wife of Samuel Morales Castillo in a wrongful death lawsuit in Webb and NuecesÃâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 23, 2018
A 22-year-old man was booked into jail after he called Corpus Christi police to tell them his mother was hurt. After an investigation, police believe he was the one to hurt the 50-year-old woman, Lt. Chris Hooper said. Officers arrived to a motel in the 5300 block of Leopard Street just after 2:40 a.m. and foundÃâà...
Chron.com
March 23, 2018
Corpus Christi port officials met with several U.S. lawmakers on Thursday in a bid to shore up support for increased funding for a $327 million project to expand the Corpus Christi ship channel, which could become the nation's biggest conduit for crude exports in coming years. So far, Congress hasÃâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 22, 2018
Although the store chain announced that liquidation would start Thursday, sales have been delayed in Corpus Christi and other places nationally. Corpus Christi store management told the Caller-Times they were notified liquidation will be delayed, pending a court hearing Thursday, just the day before theÃâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 22, 2018
A newly formed venture called Corpus Christi Polymers LLC has entered into a purchase agreement with M&G for the plant, certain M&G intellectual property, and a desalination/boiler plant. The agreement provides M&G with a binding bid of $1.125 billion in cash and "other capital contributions," accordingÃâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 22, 2018
Many of Corpus Christi's historical homes are displayed beautifully – and conveniently – in Heritage Park on Chaparral Street. But several historical homes remain at their original sites, including the Richard and Minerva King home at 611 South Upper Broadway Street. Only a few homes remain on thisÃâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 22, 2018
The building, located on Mesquite Street in downtown Corpus Christi, has been empty for more than 30 years. ... weekends (Allen has to commute back and forth to Houston) and 14 years after the original sale, the Bay Jewel Event Center is ready to take its place in Corpus Christi's redeveloping downtown.
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 22, 2018
Looking for going out of businesses deals? Got unused gift cards? Here's what shoppers need to know as Toys R Us shuts down its stores. USA TODAY. 636567311005489503-15-bzBLACK26.185971.jpg. Toy bargain hunters fill their shopping carts a the Toys R Us in the Castleton Shopping Center earlyÃâà...
kiiitv.com
March 22, 2018
Several departments in the City of Corpus Christi are proposing higher fees -- some going up as high as nearly 300-percent. The fee increases involve hundreds of different City services and are not related to the budget shortfall for next year that was recently discussed in City Council. Fees with some of theÃâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 22, 2018
A strong advocate for education and noted community leader in Corpus Christi, Dr. Clotilde Garcia, was also one of the first Mexican-American women in Texas to enter the medical profession. With her 1984 induction into the Texas Women's Hall of Fame, Corpus Christi is well represented. But now is theÃâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 22, 2018
Clinton Ray Stephens of Corpus Christi was arrested Wednesday morning, according to a news release from the U.S. District Attorney's office. According to the charges, an electronic chat room company notified the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) that a known image of childÃâà...
KRIS Corpus Christi News
March 15, 2018
We're looking for a dynamic and hands on sales leader to be our next Director of Sales for our Corpus Christi Broadcast group. Are you capable of more and want to be well compensated for delivering results for both the company and your clients? Here's your chance! This rare opening with KRISÃâà...
kiiitv.com
March 15, 2018
A few shoppers received some unexpected kindness Wednesday at the Outlets of Corpus Christi Bay. Management with the Outlets decided to celebrate Spring Break with a special Random Acts of Fashion campaign by surprising some shoppers by paying for whatever they were buying. At Wilson'sÃâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 15, 2018
Geoffrey the Giraffe may soon be on his way out of Corpus Christi. With news at the beginning of the week that all the United Kingdom Toys "R" Us stores would close and today that U.S. employees were told stores would be sold or closed, I got nostalgic for the local store in The Promenade shopping centerÃâà...
Corpus Christi Business News
March 15, 2018
In celebration of Easter, 101CorpusChristi.com launched a new online guide geared toward highlighting the multitude of opportunities for worship and spiritual guidance in Corpus Christi. The Corpus Christi Worship Guide begins with a big Easter push that includes the many church services being heldÃâà...
Corpus Christi Business News
March 15, 2018
The 10th district of the American Advertising Federation welcomes Cheryl Mills Knight of Kendra Scott jewelry and home decor as one of its keynote speakers during a convention in Corpus Christi on April 14-17. The AAF-CC is hosting the event.
Corpus Christi Business News
March 13, 2018
A recent trip to Washington, D.C., by Port of Corpus Christi officials focused on meetings to dig up federal money to dig out the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. Easy access to the port by bigger ships will solidify the port's position as the Energy Port of the United States. The Corpus Christi Ship ChannelÃâà...
kiiitv.com
March 13, 2018
The taste of South Texas delivered to your doorstep is possible thanks to the new local subscription service called "Corpus Christi blissbox." The subscription service is the brainchild of area native Sara Dolson. According to the Caller Times, Dolson says she was inspired to create the service after sheÃâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 12, 2018
The Klan planned a march in Corpus Christi but when robed members arrived at the Tex-Mex Depot they were met by Police Chief Monroe Fox. He ordered them not to get off the train. Expecting trouble, Fox had men stationed on the roof of City Hall and State National Bank armed with submachine guns.
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 12, 2018
Levels of fecal bacteria in Corpus Christi beaches are now considered safe. Meagan Falcon, Corpus Christi Published ... Kristian Baril, 8, of Corpus Christi; helps her mother Monique Baril carry her surboard into the water during spring break 2008 on Padre Island. Texas Beach Watch's website says allÃâà...
KRIS Corpus Christi News
March 12, 2018
D'Canters Wine & Delights is Corpus Christi's newest destination for a relaxing time with friends and family. Their unique dining experience and wine selection is handcrafted to blend well with every age and preference, pun intended! They are a relatively new family-owned business and have a passion forÃâà...
KRIS Corpus Christi News
March 12, 2018
Educators over at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi are reaching out to other students who knew a young man who was killed over the weekend. Investigators with the Nueces County Medical Examiner's Office say 22-year-old Furkan Beser was killed after his vehicle struck two other vehicles SundayÃâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 12, 2018
The creation of CC Blissbox, a subscription-based service that delivers a box of handmade or locally-sourced goodies to your door every month, was Dolson's attempt to slow down and celebrate Corpus Christi. She got the idea from a vegan beauty box she had subscribed to. She wanted to create a realÃâà...
kiiitv.com
March 10, 2018
One new thing the Corpus Christi Police Department is utilizing this year is their SkyWatch observation tower, located in the parking lot of the HEB in Flour Bluff. Police said they were asked to place the tower thereby HEB officials who reported some minor problems during Spring Break last year. The towerÃâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 10, 2018
Sharon Lewis, an environmental programs specialist with the city of Corpus Christi, said that when bacteria colonies are over 125 in the water, Texas Beach Watch will issue signs be placed at the beaches with high risk bacteria. According to Texas Beach Watch's website, a water quality advisory isÃâà...
KRIS Corpus Christi News
March 5, 2018
It's about chic restaurants and other hospitality businesses that have been set up in old gas stations. The Gold Fish building here in Corpus Christi was originally built as a gas station way back in the 1930's. Owner Robert Cooper, a Corpus Christi native, said when he started look for a place to start aÃâà...
KRIS Corpus Christi News
March 5, 2018
It's about chic restaurants and other hospitality businesses that have been set up in old gas stations. The Gold Fish building here in Corpus Christi was originally built as a gas station way back in the 1930's. Owner Robert Cooper, a Corpus Christi native, said when he started look for a place to start aÃâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 5, 2018
A 29-year-old man was arrested after breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home and assaulting her early Monday. Police responded to a disturbance with shots fired about 1:30 a.m. at an apartment complex on the 1700 block of Treyway Lane, near the intersection of Airline Road and Williams Drive.
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 5, 2018
A 29-year-old man was arrested after breaking into his ex-girlfriend's home and assaulting her early Monday. Police responded to a disturbance with shots fired about 1:30 a.m. at an apartment complex on the 1700 block of Treyway Lane, near the intersection of Airline Road and Williams Drive.
SFGate
March 5, 2018
Including the city of Corpus Christi. 320 AM CST Mon Mar 5 2018 .TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s inland...in the. upper 70s coast. South winds 10 to 15 mph. .TONIGHT...Showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows around 60. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northeast after. midnight.
Corpus Christi Business News
March 5, 2018
This month's issue of Corpus Christi Business News is a sure bet, with a story about the legal hand poker clubs are being dealt in the Coastal Bend. You'll also find a report on the second largest Native American burial ground in the state, which lies under Pat and Hans Sutter Park and Ennis-Joslin Drive.
Corpus Christi Business News
March 5, 2018
This month's issue of Corpus Christi Business News is a sure bet, with a story about the legal hand poker clubs are being dealt in the Coastal Bend. You'll also find a report on the second largest Native American burial ground in the state, which lies under Pat and Hans Sutter Park and Ennis-Joslin Drive.
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 3, 2018
Pablo Valent's great nephew, Adolfo Garza, felt honored about the Coast Guard's new building. The building was dedicated to Valent, a Corpus Christi native who served in the Coast Guard in the early 1900s. Alexandria Rodriguez/Corpus Christi Caller-Times.
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 3, 2018
Pablo Valent's great nephew, Adolfo Garza, felt honored about the Coast Guard's new building. The building was dedicated to Valent, a Corpus Christi native who served in the Coast Guard in the early 1900s. Alexandria Rodriguez/Corpus Christi Caller-Times.
Corpus Christi Business News
March 2, 2018
While poker clubs have sprouted like mushrooms in the Coastal Bend, authorities are waiting for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to rule on whether the clubs are even legal. Hanging in the balance are four clubs in Corpus Christi, two in Kingsville and one in Alice. At issue is whether these poker clubsÃâà...
Corpus Christi Caller-Times
March 2, 2018
I always believed men of the cloth should serve their fellow human beings rather than shrines such as the Corpus Christi Cross. Just my opinion. Loading… Post to Facebook. Serve people, not shrines such as Corpus Christi Cross I always believed men of the cloth should serve their fellow human beingsÃâà...
KRIS Corpus Christi News
March 2, 2018
The Diocese of Corpus Christi announced yesterday that Central Catholic Elementary will not be opening for the 2018-19 school year. In a media release sent today, the diocese said that demographic shifts, declining enrollment and financial challenges have contributed to the school's closure. The dioceseÃâà...
Victoria Advocate
March 2, 2018
A 51-year-old Corpus Christi driver was killed on impact Thursday morning when an SUV smashed into the rear of his car near a construction zone on ... The driver's 47-year-old wife, Kathleen Yanc Pena, of Corpus Christi, was riding in the car as a passenger, said Sgt. Ruben San Miguel, Department ofÃâà...
