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Dancers call for release of leader Adalberto Zanes from ICE custody
The Mexica dancers in Carroll Lane Park spun through the heat for more than two hours on Sept. 13, praying for a mentor who was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Adalberto Zanes, who has lived in the U.S. for 32 years, was detained about a month ago, his friends and supporters shared during the event. "Adalberto has been in a detention center for over a month now," friend Melissa Zamora said. "He was taken into ICE custody on his way to work, blocked in by ICE vehicles. He was pulled out of his car and into the street all while he was just trying to get to work." Zanes founded the Kalpulli Ehekatl Papalotizin, which means Venerable Butterfly of the Wind, in Corpus Christi in 2011. The group has performed at events in Corpus Christi. On Sept. 13, the group was joined by dancers from across Texas in a series of danzas, which were prayers for Zanes, who mentored many. Zanes faces a court hearing Sept. 14 at Port Isabel Detention Center. Attendees at the Sept. 13 event shared their love and respect for Zanes, with some writing letters of support. "Adalberto, like so many others, are a
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Gregory, G.I.V.E. hosting patriotic parade Sept. 12
The City of Gregory and the Gregory Independent Volunteer Establishment (G.I.V.E.) will host a patriotic parade and Emilia V. Solis Firework Display during a special program on Sept. 12. According to an event flier, the parade will begin at 6 p.m. at the Gregory Community Center and end in front...
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Ingleside Library awarded $5,000 grant
The Ingleside Library received a $5,000 grant from Enbridge on Aug. 19. The grant was awarded from their Safety Planning and Education for Disaster criteria and will be used for emergency management technology. “We plan to purchase hotspots for patrons to use during disasters. It was through Hurricane Harvey that...
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Lawyer for A.B. Quintanilla says lawsuit will be filed next week
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5 Must-Visit Museums in the Coastal Bend
Explore five Coastal Bend museums celebrating art, history, science, military heritage and the region’s rich cultural traditions. The Coastal Bend’s stunning natural landscape is just the beginning of its charm. Tucked alongside those ocean views is a vibrant cultural scene boasting an array of incredible museums. Whether you...
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Guide to the Corpus Christi Oyster & Seafood Festival
10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. 8401 South Padre Island Dr. Ample parking available at Peary Place Park. Rideshare drop-off available. Come hungry because seafood is at the center of the weekend. Texas Gulf oysters take the spotlight with options including raw oysters on the half shell, grilled oysters, and Oysters Rockefeller. Festivalgoers can also dig into Gulf shrimp, snow crab legs, fish tacos, jambalaya, seafood gumbo, and other Gulf Coast favorites. And it’s not all seafood. With more than 40 vendors throughout the festival grounds, you’ll also find barbecue and grilled dishes, corn on the cob, desserts, sweets, and vegetarian and kids’ menu options. Wash it all down with craft beer, frozen margaritas, fresh lemonade, specialty cocktails, and more.
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APISD named in viral Tik Tok trend
Aransas Pass ISD and the Aransas Pass Police Department are looking into a report that the district has been named in the “Cat in the Hat” TikTok challenge, according to a Sept. 2 statement from the district. A viral trend called the “Cat in the Hat” has been...
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The Art Museum of South Texas Presents Target Texas: ESTABLISHED, through the Female Gaze
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX –The Art Museum of South Texas is proud to present Target Texas: ESTABLISHED, through the Female Gaze, the tenth installment of its acclaimed Target Texas biennial exhibition series, on view in the Chapman, Keeler and O’Connor Galleries opening September 10, 2026. Celebrating the remarkable contributions...
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'Cat in the Hat' trend sparks concern with fake threats targeting schools, students
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Ramirez joins Beeville Art Museum in Assistant Director position
BEEVILLE – The Beeville Art Museum (BAM) welcomes Amanda Ramirez to its team as she fills the Assistant Director position, which became vacant after Corlie Weed’s retirement in August. Weed served in the role for 13 years. In her position, Ramirez will oversee the museum’s daily operations while...
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Path cleared for demolition of Corpus Christi's 1914 Nueces County Courthouse
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Corpus Christi Approves Bronze Farrah Fawcett Statue Near Selena Memorial
A bronze statue of hometown Hollywood star Farrah Fawcett is coming to the Corpus Christi seawall, and it will stand roughly 1,500 feet from the city's beloved Selena memorial. The Corpus Christi City Council approved an agreement with the donor group Friends of Farrah Fawcett on August 25, clearing the way for a 7-foot-tall bronze sculpture that will depict Fawcett's Charlie's Angels character Jill Munroe fleeing a jewelry-smuggling henchman on a skateboard.
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Mathis ISD responds to viral 'Cat in the Hat' social media trend
Mathis ISD is working with its local police department to investigate a social media trend that has allegedly named Mathis and some of the district’s students, according to a safety statement from the district Monday morning. According to statement from the district the morning of Aug. 31, a viral...
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Dolly Parton featured in Rockin’ K Farms’ 2026 corn maze.
Rockin' K Farms has revealed that this year's corn maze will feature the likeness of country music icon Dolly Parton. The owners originally planned to keep the design a secret for another couple of weeks but said sharing it now "just felt right." The design honors Parton's legacy of music,...