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Laredo Morning Times

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Trucking company owner in Laredo indicted over alleged B-1 driver scheme

A Laredo trucking company owner was indicted over allegedly using B-1 visa drivers to transport domestic freight, saving nearly $300,000 in labor costs.

Laredo, TX · 3d

kgns.tv

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Laredo police: Loud boom was SpaceX returning into Earth’s atmosphere

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - 4:08 p.m. update: A loud boom heard across Laredo on Saturday, Nov. 14, was SpaceX returning into Earth’s atmosphere, according to preliminary information from Laredo police. Police said the South Texas corridor is part of the trajectory for the return of the space flight. They...

Laredo, TX · 1d
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Environmental group documents potential 'super-emitter event' in gas release near Laredo

Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. An environmental organization says it has documented significant releases of pollution from a natural gas facility near Laredo. Earthworks says the emissions of methane and other possible hazardous chemicals were captured...

Laredo, TX · 2d
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Laredo Morning Times

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What's that going to be inside Bartlett Square Plaza?

Construction at Bartlett Square Plaza has caught the attention of drivers along Bartlett Avenue. Here’s what the Laredo Morning Times found about what’s taking shape.

Laredo, TX · 5d

Laredo Morning Times

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Webb County gets an offer: Lease a former bank, skip the build

Hachar Investments is offering Webb County a lease on an existing bank facility as an alternative to building a new tax office.

Webb County, TX · 2d

freightwaves.com

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Borderlands Mexico: Texas cross-border traffic rises by 400 trucks through Saturday pilot

Borderlands Mexico is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week in Borderlands Mexico: Texas cross-border traffic rises by 400 trucks through Saturday pilot; Truck freight between US and Mexico reaches $75.4B in September; and Teleflex invests $5M in new medical device manufacturing facility in Mexico.

Laredo, TX · 10h

kgns.tv

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More than 50 employers to attend Laredo hiring fair next Thursday

LAREDO, Tex. (KGNS) - More than 50 employers will attend a hiring fair in Laredo next Thursday. Workforce Solutions for South Texas said job seekers can meet directly with employers and interview on the spot. The Hiring Red, White and You Fair will be at the Falcon Bank Event Center...

Laredo, TX · 2d

KRIS 6 News

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Corpus Christi’s Habeeb family looks back on 70 years behind the counter

Habeeb’s Jewelers marks 70 years in Corpus Christi. Linda Habeeb shares the family story, from her father’s start in 1956 to the three-sister shops still open today.

Corpus Christi, TX · 3d

southtexasnews.com

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Cheniere donates $10,000 for Taft VFD renovation

TAFT — Interior construction has begun at the Taft Volunteer Fire Department station at 502 Victoria Ave. after Cheniere Energy donated workers and $10,000 toward the project. Construction began on Nov. 11, and the work will be completed in phases. It is expected to finish by early 2027, according...

Taft, TX · 3d

southtexasnews.com

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Ingleside receives sales tax overpayment notice from comptroller

INGLESIDE — The City of Ingleside recently received notice from the Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts that it was overpaid $261,367.67 in local sales and use tax, according to a report presented during the Nov. 9 city council meeting. City Manager Brenton Lewis detailed the notification and the city’s...

Ingleside, TX · 3d

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Kingsville business owner says road construction Is hurting business

Some downtown Kingsville residents and business owners say they're frustrated with a lack of communication from the city about ongoing road construction. The project has closed off busy sections of downtown, making it difficult for some local businesses to maintain regular operations. Bruce Harvill, owner of Harvill's on East Kleberg,...

Kingsville, TX · 3d

southtexasnews.com

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Rockport Area Association of Realtors distributes $12,000 in donations

ROCKPORT — The Rockport Area Association of Realtors distributed more t han $12,000 in donations to various Aransas County organizations on Nov. 10. The realtors association gave out $1,000 to each organization and celebrated the event at its office in Rockport on Nov. 10. Organizations to receive donations were...

Rockport, TX · 5d

Corpus Christi Caller-Times

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Corpus Christi businesses brace for changes with Alameda construction

Businesses owners along Alameda Street have begun to see a 2022 bond project take shape, which some said has been long needed. Phase one of the Alameda Street Reconstruction Project officially started on Nov. 5 with westbound lanes currently closed off between Airline Road and Eldon Drive. The two-year project will completely rebuild Alameda Street between Airline Road and Everhart Road, replacing it with durable concrete pavement. The project will also include new curbs and gutters, sidewalks, Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant curb ramps, street lighting, signage, pavement markings and upgraded traffic signals. The construction will total $15.8 million. Business owners weigh in Alameda Street is popular for having a variety of businesses and restaurants that attract tourists and local residents every day. Gerald Flores, co-owner of Sew Bonita, said the business sees a daily average of 75% local customers and 25% customers from out of town. He said that after opening the store with his wife, Elena Flores, they realized Corpus Christi is a big destination spot. He anticipates a “handful” of people avoiding Alameda Street and going over to shop along South Padre Island Drive, but he doesn’t expect a significant drop in customer foot traffic due to social

Corpus Christi, TX · 5d

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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 · 6d

Chron.com

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This $800M Texas coastal community is bringing luxury homes to North Padre

An $800 million luxury community is taking shape on North Padre Island—and its first showcase homes are now open.

Corpus Christi, TX · 8d

Realtor.com News & Insights

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Corpus Christi List Prices Fall as Inventory Builds

Corpus Christi buyers found more homes to choose from and softer list prices, even as fresh listings declined.

Corpus Christi, TX · 8d

Travel Pug

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Gulf Coast Towns Where Retirees Pay Less

The Gulf of Mexico looks the same from a condo balcony in Destin and from a fishing pier in a town most people have never heard of. The difference shows up on the monthly statements, where one address can cost a retiree far more than the other for the same salt air and the same ... Read more

Rockport, TX · 8d

marketscale.com

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Port of Corpus Christi weighs a DP World container terminal and 2,000-acre hub

The Port of Corpus Christi’s $625 million ship channel project expanded 11.9 miles of channel, putting container ships on the table. The signal to watch is a signed DP World agreement and visible work at the 2,000-acre Robstown site. Those steps could turn the pitch into an option for routing plans.

Corpus Christi, TX · 12d

San Antonio Express News

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Corpus Christi refineries, chemical plants use lots of water. They'll have to pay more for it.

On Tuesday, Corpus Christ voters overwhelmingly approved steep water surcharges for refineries, chemical plants. They'll kick in when reservoir levels plunge.

Corpus Christi, TX · 11d