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Coastal Bend school leaders seek ways to advocate for schools
With nine months until the next regular session of the Texas Legislature, Coastal Bend school leaders feel there isn't any time to lose. For five hours Friday, superintendents and school board representatives from across the region met for an advocacy summit, discussing the best ways to ensure public education priorities are taken seriously by lawmakers in 2025.
Caller-Times Seafood Bracket Showdown: Vote for your favorite seafood restaurant online
Living in the Coastal Bend, eating seafood is most likely a daily or weekly routine. Whether its seasonal raw oysters on ice, tasty fried shrimp or a grilled filet of fish, seafood might as well be the food of Corpus Christi. Corpus Christi is home to some tasty seafood joints,...
Former Nueces County Junior Livestock Show secretary admits to embezzlement scheme
A former secretary of the Nueces County Junior Livestock Show (NCJLS) pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and faces up to 20 years in federal prison and a possible $250,000 maximum fine, as well as full restitution to the NCJLS. In a release, U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced Sara Rene Chapman, 67, worked for the NCJLS from 2010 to 2023. ...
Local Checkout: Meat & Seafood
Most born or raised Texans have a respect and appreciation for premium cut meats. In the Coastal Bend, this affection finds its perfect match amid an array of exceptional meat markets and butcher shops, creating a haven for any carnivore enthusiast. Take, for instance, Boarri Craft Butchery, a relative newcomer...
Corpus Christi Coastline Awash with Stunning Yet Venomous Marine Creatures
The Texas Gulf Coast has become a menagerie of marine life, with a stunning but hazardous display of sea creatures washing ashore. Beach visitors in Corpus Christi have been coming face-to-face with fascinating but potentially dangerous critters, including the peculiar yet enchanting blue dragons, known in the scientific world as Glaucus atlanticus sea slugs, and the mostly harmless blue button hydrozoan, or Porpita porpita.
Police car involved in crash early Saturday morning
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A Corpus Christi police officer and at least four other individuals were sent to the hospital after a crash at the intersection of Ayers Street and Baldwin Boulevard early Saturday morning. The multi-vehicle accident happened at just after 2 a.m. when a police cruiser was...
Fallen Corpus Christi Officer's Legacy Lives On Through Organ Donation as Irving Police Escort Ensues
In a solemn show of respect, the Irving Police Department joined with the Corpus Christi Police to escort the body of a fallen officer, Kyle Hicks, who posthumously continued his legacy of service by becoming an organ donor. Hicks, who served the Corpus Christi community with dedication, was transported to his North Texas hometown where his final act ensured the gift of life to others.
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