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Beeville approves first reading of multi-year utility rate adjustment, overhauls billing rules

BEEVILLE – The Beeville City Council moved forward Oct. 13 with a multi-year overhaul of the city’s utility rates and billing enforcement policies, passing the first reading of an updated rate structure and adopting comprehensive new collection guidelines. The rate adjustments will establish updated utility rate schedules for...

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Texas CTE association names Beeville ISD a District of Distinction for second straight year

BEEVILLE – Beeville Independent School District has earned back-to-back Career and Technical Education (CTE) District of Distinction honors from the Career and Technical Association of Texas (CTAT). The state association named Beeville ISD a CTE District of Distinction on Friday, Oct. 9, recognizing the school system for career and...

Beeville, TX · 24d
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Ocean Drive residents say short-term rentals 'ruined' the neighborhood

Corpus Christi residents say short-term rentals have disrupted Ocean Drive. City Council is weighing new noise, parking and zoning rules.

Corpus Christi, TX · 26d

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Community celebrates Pride in downtown Corpus Christi

Pride Corpus Christi’s Parade and Block Party, originally postponed from Oct. 3, welcomed community members to its rescheduled event on Oct. 10 at Water’s Edge Park. The parade and block party used to be held in June during Pride Month, but in 2021 moved to October to avoid the heat of early summer. Responding to direct community feedback, Pride Corpus Christi featured 34 diverse performers and added interactive games to this year’s celebration. To ensure accessibility for everyone from large corporations to small startups, vendor pricing was kept tiered, while major backing came from title sponsor Hicks Family Subaru, which funded the stage and video wall.

Corpus Christi, TX · 26d
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Nueces County awards $1.3M contract to demolish historic 1914 Courthouse

Nueces County Commissioners unanimously awarded a $1.3 million contract for asbestos abatement and demolition of the historic 1914 courthouse.

Nueces County, TX · 26d

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Aransas Pass to host movie night at Conn Brown Harbor

The City of Aransas Pass’ Parks and Recreation Department will host a movie night at Conn Brown Harbor in Aransas Pass on Oct. 24. According to an announcement from the city, the movie will be in the spirit of Halloween featuring Hocus Pocus. It will begin at 8:15 p.m.

Aransas Pass, TX · 26d

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Charm bars, dirty sodas, and community spirit: Inside Rockport’s The Salty Gypsea

ROCKPORT, Texas — One of Ashley Becvar’s goals when she opened The Salty Gypsea more than five years ago was to create a unique atmosphere where customers could shop and leave with something they made themselves. From offering a build-your-own charm bar and custom t-shirts to crafting a...

Rockport, TX · 25d

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CCRTA makes voting easier with free bus rides on key election days

CCRTA is offering fare-free rides to and from voting locations on Monday, October 19 (first day of early voting) and Tuesday, November 3 (Election Day).

Corpus Christi, TX · 23d

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Ingleside approves water re-use MOU with Chemours

INGLESIDE — The City of Ingleside and Chemours are set to enter into a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) regarding the re-use of Ingleside’s wastewater effluent in efforts to reduce water dependency on regional providers. The Ingleside City Council unanimously voted during its regular meeting on Oct. 13 to...

Ingleside, TX · 25d

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New baked goods manufacturing facility firming up Corpus Christi site

Plans to bring a new bakery and largescale baked goods manufacturing facility to Corpus Christi’s Westside may be firming up. The City Council on Oct. 13 unanimously backed a $363,000 tax incentive package for development of a new location of El Bolillo Bakery in what would represent the Houston-area business’ expansion into Corpus Christi – an endeavor several councilmembers described as “a great project.” More: Corpus Christi mayor race: See candidates' stances on tax incentives, desal The company is expected to use the funding to make 121 new jobs available – boasting an annual payroll reaching about $3.6 million – as well as to cover some basic business costs such as infrastructure and equipment, according to city documents. An abandoned Walgreens at 2101 Morgan Ave. currently occupies the space where El Bolillo is expected to develop a location. The company anticipated to invest about $6 million to improve it for manufacturing operations, a presentation shows. The site is significant, because it is nestled in an area of Corpus Christi considered to be either in “severe distress” or “deep distress,” meaning higher unemployment compared to the rest of the city, said Aaron Bowman, executive director of the Corpus Christi Regional Economic

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Mike Johnson freaks out about 'fake' polling at Texas rally: 'They are under sampling!'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) gave his crowd in Corpus Christi, Texas, his explanation of why polls are wrong — and Republicans are going to win the elections next month. "Something is happening," said Johnson. "It feels like 2024. The polling is not reflecting this. The polling is not letting everyone know what is really happening. They are under-sampling Republicans. How many of you have entered a political poll in the last six months? Nobody." Also Read: Barbaric Hegseth vow flagged as sign of Trump's reign collapsing: 'Reeks of desperation' "I go to airplane hangars and big arenas like...

Corpus Christi, TX · 27d

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Corpus Christi voters could decide fate of Inner Harbor desalination

Inner Harbor desalination has been voted down twice in the last 13 months by Corpus Christi City Council, but the project remains alive heading into the election.

Corpus Christi, TX · 27d

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Corpus Christi vet offers veterans discounted pet care from his own pocket

A Corpus Christi vet pays out of pocket to give veterans discounted pet care and free monthly vaccines to a local VA committee.

Corpus Christi, TX · 27d

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Three Coastal Bend schools receive state funding for job training programs

More than $20 million in state funding is headed to job training programs across Texas, including three schools in the Coastal Bend. The grants are part of a statewide effort designed to help more than 7,000 students prepare for careers in welding, nursing and other skilled trades. The funding will help schools purchase training equipment for their programs.

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See your 2026 election ballot based on where you live in Nueces County

Not all Nueces County voters will see the same ballot come early voting and Election Day. That’s because some races will be exclusive to where you live in the county — the precinct, city council and school district. Sample ballots are posted now to the Nueces County website, nuecesco.com , with links to ballots showing the specific items voters can decide at the federal, state and local levels, based on the precinct in which the voter lives. Sample ballots can be found on the Nueces County clerk’s elections site under the “sample ballots” hyperlink . Corpus Christi elections: City Council at-large candidates' stances on desal, mayor's hearing In all, there are 130 voting precincts, according to the elections site. The precincts can be found at votetexas.gov , it states. Although some of the items on ballots will be determined by address, Nueces County uses a system where voters may cast their ballots at any polling site within the county, not one specific to their precinct, during early voting and Election Day. Early voting is Oct. 19 to Oct. 30. Election Day is Nov. 3. Kirsten Crow covers city government and water news. Have a story idea? Contact her at kirsten.crow@caller.com

Nueces County, TX · 28d

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TCEQ holds hearing on proposed Nueces Green Ammonia plant near Robstown

Texas regulators are weighing whether to permit an ammonia plant near homes in Robstown after safety and odor concerns were raised.

Robstown, TX · 27d

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Aransas County moving forward with website revamp

ROCKPORT — The Aransas County website is receiving a redesign with the goal of launching it sometime in 2027. The commissioners court unanimously approved during its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 12 a contract between the county and Juicebox Interactive for development and launch of a new website for the county.

Aransas County, TX · 28d

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Aransas Pass ISD honors October students, employees of the month

The Aransas Pass ISD board of trustees recently recognized some standout students and employees during its regular meeting on Oct. 12. During the meeting, trustees recognized students from each of its four campuses as well as district staff members who have been said to go above and beyond in the district and their community according to a news release from APISD.

Aransas Pass, TX · 26d