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This Old-Fashioned Texas Bakery Still Makes Southern Pastries Like Grandma Used To

A retired school principal with 42 years in education now bakes buttermilk chess pie and banana pudding cake for a living. That career switch alone makes me grin. She started cooking at age six. Her bakery case now holds pecan pie, sweet potato pie, peach cobbler, and four kinds of pound cake, including 7 UP.

Harlingen, TX · 2d
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Valley veterinarians warn pet owners of deadly cane toad poisoning following heavy rains

Harlingen, TX (KRGV) — Area veterinarians are warning pet owners about cane toads after heavy rains this weekend because the toxin the toads release can make pets sick and can be fatal. A resident near La Villa, Flor Ortiz, is keeping her seven dogs away from the toads. Ortiz...

Harlingen, TX · 1d
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McAllen hosts free pet microchip clinic Nov. 14

HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) —The City of McAllen will host a pet microchip clinic exclusively for the city’s furry residents. Palm Valley Society staff will administer the chips on a first-come, first-served basis. The clinic will take place from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the McAllen City Hall employee parking lot at […]

Mcallen, TX · 1d

MyRGV.com

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Beer, BBQ and Texas: Enjoy a night out with Post Oak Beer Garden at GW’s BBQ

SAN JUAN — With a cold front and fresh weather finally making its way down to the Rio Grande Valley, I found the perfect spot to grab some late-night drinks and grub at Post Oak Beer Garden at GW’s BBQ. The post Beer, BBQ and Texas: Enjoy a night out with Post Oak Beer Garden at GW’s BBQ appeared first on MyRGV.com .

San Juan, TX · 1d

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Southside resident warns neighbors after coyotes follow him, dog

A Southside Corpus Christi man is warning neighbors to stay alert after he says two coyotes followed him and his dog during an early-morning walk.

Corpus Christi, TX · 1d

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Forget Florida, Retire To Texas' Gulf Coast County With Vibrant Cities, Island Beaches, And Affordable Living

When it comes to deciding on a place to retire, it is easy to look to Florida as it has a long history of being America's premier retirement destination. However, overcrowding and soaring living costs mean more seniors are looking elsewhere for a place to live out their golden years. Texas emerges as an attractive alternative; not only do retirees there still enjoy abundant sunshine and beautiful beaches, but the cost of living falls well below that of Florida. Nueces County is particularly affordable, while providing residents with beach access, plenty of entertainment options, and a vivacious, coastal lifestyle with a subtropical climate.

Nueces County, TX · 2d

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Beeville retiree finds purpose and community through hand-painted wood signs

BEEVILLE – Retirement was supposed to mean slowing down, but for Dian Garcia, sitting idle was never an option. Instead, the local crafter decided to channel her free time into creating handmade signs and home decor. "I retired, so this is my little hobby," Garcia said from her booth...

Beeville, TX · 1d

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Rockport Songwriters Festival grows into Texas music tradition

ROCKPORT — The Rockport Songwriters Festival has seen some growth over the last five years, but the goal has remained the same: to provide a place for singers and songwriters to perform some good music and have a little fun. From Nov. 5–8, singers and songwriters from multiple music...

Rockport, TX · 1d

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Mahjong players sail to victory

Sixty mahjong players from Texas and several other states, including a number from the Rockport and Coastal Bend area, recently participated in a four-day Sea, Sun & Mahjong Cruise. The group boarded the Mariner of the Seas in Galveston on Oct. 17 for four days of mahjong tournaments and open play. When the cruise concluded, four women from the Rockport and Coastal Bend area returned home with winning finishes.

Rockport, TX · 1d

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Bojangles Eyes Corpus Christi Cimarron Boulevard Site for 2027 Chicken Restaurant

A Southern-style fried chicken chain is staking a claim on Corpus Christi's Cimarron Boulevard, with state filings pointing to a 2,829-square-foot restaurant planned for 2809 Cimarron Blvd. The project, tied to Bojangles, lists an estimated cost of $1.8 million and a construction timeline that would run from early 2027 into the summer.

Corpus Christi, TX · 14d

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Order The Stuffed Flounder At This Veteran Texas Bay-View Restaurant Fans Have Loved For Decades

Some restaurants open and close before the paint dries, but one spot on the Rockport waterfront has been serving seafood since the mid-1970s. Families who ate there as kids now bring their own children, and some regulars have kept coming back for more than 30 years. The building sits right...

Rockport, TX · 3d

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Set sail for playtime at this Texas park’s new pirate-themed playground

Ahoy, mateys! There’s a new place to play, stroll or take in migratory birds flitting past in the heart of Corpus Christi. That’s because on Thursday, November 5, city leaders celebrated the opening of the newly renovated Commodore Park, located on North Padre Island. Construction crews took just...

Corpus Christi, TX · 2d

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When gutters fail, these Corpus Christi roofers look beyond the trough

Top 3Roofers · Corpus Christi, TX·Checked Nov 7, 2026. A gutter repair in Corpus Christi has to hold up at the roof edge, not just look straight from the yard. We read the reviews for 3 roofers whose customers describe gutter work, and found the questions worth asking before you approve a scope.

Corpus Christi, TX · 3d

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5 Best Restaurants in Corpus Christi, Texas You Need to Try Before Everyone Else Finds Them

Corpus Christi, Texas — a city where the Gulf wind tangles your hair and the salt air lingers on your tongue, where shrimp boats bob in the harbor and pelicans glide low over the water, where pastel bungalows and glassy towers stand shoulder to shoulder, stitched together by the laughter of families and the quiet pride of old-timers. Here, the city’s heart beats in the rhythm of Tejano music, the sizzle of fresh tortillas, and the hush of waves against the seawall. It’s a place where the flavors of Mexico, the South, and the sea mingle in every kitchen, every backyard, every gathering.

Corpus Christi, TX · 6d

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Panjo’s owners building on restaurant’s long-term success

ROCKPORT, Texas — Esther Hoffman said when she and her husband, Trent, took over Panjo’s Pizza & Pasta in 2024, they wanted to move forward while maintaining the traditions and success it had built over nearly four decades. After nearly two years of owning one of Rockport’s most...

Rockport, TX · 6d

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Thirsty Plans $1.96M Renovation of Downtown Corpus Christi Restaurant

Thirsty is planning a $1.96 million renovation of its downtown Corpus Christi property at 1002 N. Chaparral, Corpus Christi, TX 78401, according to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) records. The project, listed as Thirsty Corpus Amended Construction, involves remodeling an existing 9,373-square-foot restaurant across two floors. Plans include...

Corpus Christi, TX · 6d