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Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Eight Corpus Christi places named after Hispanic trailblazers
Several places in Corpus Christi have unique names — the Solomon P. Ortiz Center, the Manuel Q. Salinas Park and the Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Library are just a few. But who are the people they are named after? The Caller-Times gathered eight places in Corpus Christi that are named after Hispanic trailblazers that made a difference to the Sparkling City by the Sea. Did someone say pumpkin empanadas? Here are five places to find pan dulce in Corpus Christi Antonio E. Garcia Arts & Education Center 2021 Agnes St. The center, named for South Texas artist Antonio Encarnación Garcia Sr., focuses on art, education and literacy. It has been active since 1993, partnering with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to provide educational and counseling programming since 2004. Garcia was an American artist nicknamed the "Michelangelo of South Texas." During his career from the 1930s to 1970s, his work earned nationwide accolades and he became one of the region's top proponents of the fine arts. On Sept. 30, it was announced the center will no longer provide educational programming as Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi transitions to a "school-based delivery model" next year. It's unclear what will become of the facility itself,
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Raleigh Ranks 6th-Best U.S. City For Driving, Tops the Southeast
Raleigh has been named the sixth-best city in the country for drivers and the single best in the Southeast, according to a new national ranking that weighed everything from gas prices to crash odds across 100 major U.S. cities. The Oak City pulled a total score of 61.22, landing just behind Corpus Christi, Texas and well ahead of every other Southeastern metro in the field.
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Citizen petition puts industrial water surcharges before Corpus Christi voters
Corpus Christi voters will decide Proposition B, the Fair Water Amendment, on Nov. 3. The measure would end industrial drought surcharge exemptions and require large users to pay higher fees during water shortages.
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Rockport launches 4-week yard waste pickup program
The City of Rockport is partnering with Republic Services and offering residents a 4-week yard waste pickup program that begins Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Residents may place 12 bags of eligible yard waste per week on their curb during designated collection days.
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Young voters in Corpus Christi make final push to register ahead of Texas midterm election
Texas Rising, a local nonprofit student organization, set up a booth at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi to help students check their voter status and register on the final day to do so in Texas. The call for free pizza was enough to get hungry college students to line up Monday...
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Sinton chamber names new board of directors
SINTON — An organization leading marketing and business relations for the City of Sinton has a host of new directors, with the Sinton Chamber of Commerce recently unveiling its new board of directors. In an Oct. 1 announcement, the chamber revealed the nine members who will be leading its...
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Aransas Pass chamber names October member of month
The Aransas Pass Chamber of Commerce has named Aransas Propane Gas LLC as its Member of Month for the month of October, according to a recent announcement from the organization. Aransas Propane Gas is located in Rockport, but serves homes and businesses around South Texas — including Aransas Pass —...