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Corpus Christi approves new speed limits on Harbor Bridge, Crosstown and Hwy 361

The Corpus Christi City Council's final vote writes the lowered Highway 361 limit into city code after deadly August crashes and raises limits to 65 mph on two other routes.

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Re-striping will close several downtown Corpus Christi streets

Several streets in downtown Corpus Christi are planned to have temporary closures in the upcoming weeks while city crews re-stripe the roadway. The work will include portions of the high-traffic roadways Water Street, Mesquite Street and Chaparral Street. It is planned to be carried out in phases, with each phase expected to last for two to three weeks, according to a Nov. 6 city-issued news release. The work described below will be performed in this sequence, the email states. Striping for about 1.3 miles on Water Street, from Furman Avenue to the entrance of Interstate 37, is estimated to last about two weeks from Nov. 9, with a rolling one-lane closure and two-way traffic accessible, the email shows. After the work on Water Street, striping work for a little more than a half-mile on North Mesquite Street — a length spanning from John Sartain Street to where the roadway meets the end section of Interstate 37 — is expected to last about three weeks. The work will require “intermittent sectional closures,” according to the email. Construction: Road work will affect North Beach roadway through spring After the work on Mesquite Street, city officials plan for full overnight closures of Chaparral

Corpus Christi, TX · 3d

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'Death trap' stretch of Texas highway now has a lower speed limit

Locals have called it a 'death trap.' After a series of deadly crashes, officials are lowering the speed limit on this South Texas coastal highway. Here's where.

Corpus Christi, TX · 23h

KRIS 6 News

Corpus Christi City Council moves to ban short-term rentals

Corpus Christi City Council voted to ban short-term rentals in single-family neighborhoods and reviewed a new brackish desalination water project.

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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 · 12h

KRIS 6 News

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 Caller-Times

Lawsuit against city manager expands to Type B board, city

Corpus Christi’s Type B board and the city of Corpus Christi have been added as defendants in a lawsuit originally filed solely against City Manager Peter Zanoni related to a settlement payment for hotel developers. The litigation, pursued by company Elevate QOF LLC, had initially been filed in August . However, the petition was significantly revamped in October. The newer filing alleges that the Type B board, the city of Corpus Christi and Zanoni are in breach of contract by lack of payment in a $1.5 million settlement. The City Council on Nov. 10 approved earmarking $100,000 in Type B funds for the board to hire its own attorney. The in-house city attorney’s office has a conflict in the case and has been recused, officials have said. The settlement had been approved by the Type B board — formally known as the Corpus Christi B Corp. — on Aug. 10 in exchange for terminating a controversial $2 million tax incentive agreement with Elevate, developers of a new Homewood Suites hotel downtown. In the petition, Elevate’s attorneys argue that the board is “contractually obligated to pay Elevate $1.5 million and has directed that payment be made,” but that city officials have

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More brackish desal for Corpus Christi? New plan is in the works

A planned brackish water desalination plant, developed outside the Corpus Christi city limits, remains in consideration as a potential water source — although details on costs are still unclear. Private company Seven Seas’ proposed brackish desalination plant could sell as much as 10 million gallons of treated water per day, said Nick Winkelmann, chief operating officer of Corpus Christi Water, addressing the City Council on Nov. 10. The company would develop the plant on a 5,000-acre parcel on Chapman Ranch, he said, with costs broken down between Seven Seas and the city of Corpus Christi. Water: How Corpus Christi City Council incumbents have voted on Inner Harbor On the part of the private company, key financial investments would include the facility’s construction and electrical infrastructure, and on the part of the city, big-ticket items to include building a new pump station near the plant site, as well as developing a 6-mile pipeline to an existing pump station, the presentation showed. It’s estimated that the city’s capital investment into the needed infrastructure would come in at roughly $69 million, Winkelmann said. He cautioned the council, however, that there remain notable unknowns — among the largest, power costs associated with the project.

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Coastal Bend bi-district high school football previews, predictions

Here is a look at the top high school football games in and around Corpus Christi to keep an eye on in the first week of the Texas high school football playoffs, plus predictions from the Caller-Times sports staff. You can find the full schedule of bi-district playoff games here. TIME TO VOTE: Vote now for the Caller-Times High School Athlete of the Week for Nov. 2-7, presented by Apple Dental Center Class 5A Division I McAllen Memorial at Veterans Memorial When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 Where: Buc Stadium Records: McAllen Memorial 5-5, 4th place District 16-5A DI; Veterans Memorial 9-1, 1st place District 15-5A DI Last week: McAllen Memorial 47, Donna North 0; Veterans Memorial 46, Harlingen South 3 Broadcast: Streaming — CCISDSportsNetwork.com Players to watch: Veterans Memorial — RB Zhi'Yeair Lofton, RB Andrew Charlebois, QB Aaron Hinojosa, WR Ryker Hinojosa Predictions Quinton Martinez: Veterans Memorial defense has been stout. Veterans Memorial 31, McAllen Memorial 10 Rey Castillo: The Eagles take care of buisness at home to advance. Veterans Memorial 42, McAllen Memorial 14 La Joya Palmview at Carroll When: 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13 Where: Cabaniss Multipurpose Stadium Records: La Joya Palmview 6-4, 3rd place District 16-5A

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Flour Bluff neighbors help cover student lunch costs

Former at-large candidate Joshua Fraedrick donated leftover campaign money to Flour Bluff ISD student meal accounts, and local businesses and parents are joining in.

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Odem braces for economic hit from proposed I-69 bypass

Odem could lose up to $5.46M annually in business output if a proposed I-69 bypass diverts highway traffic around the city.

Odem, TX · 1d

southtexasnews.com

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 · 2d

sevenlakes.news

Street Flooding and Severe Storms Threaten Houston, San Antonio and Corpus Christi Sunday as Stormy El Niño Pattern Brings 80 Percent Rain Chances

HOUSTON — After a stretch of pleasant fall weather, Southeast Texas is heading into a big pattern change this weekend. The stormy El Niño pattern expected for fall, winter and spring is starting to take shape. Street flooding is possible anywhere in Southeast Texas on Sunday, and severe storms are possible south of Interstate 10.

Houston, TX · 7h

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South Texas WWII veteran shares his side of history after nearly 80 years

José Noé Mendez celebrated his 101st birthday flying over South Texas in a Boeing PT-17 Stearman biplane. It's an aircraft type he once helped maintain before his years of active service during World War II. "I had experience in flying before," he said. "I didn't get the license,...

Corpus Christi, TX · 1d

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Christus Trinity Clinic holds ribbon cutting in Rockport

ROCKPORT — The CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic opened its doors in September, but it became official on Nov. 11. The clinic held a ceremonial ribbon cutting with staff members and dignitaries from Rockport and Aransas County to commemorate the new facility, which features 11 exam rooms and is headed by Dr. Victor J. Trevino.

Rockport, TX · 18h

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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 · 2d

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Where Kids Eat Free in Corpus Christi

A family getaway to Corpus Christi doesn't have to come with a big price tag, especially when it comes to dining out. From casual coastal hangouts to family-friendly restaurants serving up local favorites, there are plenty of ways to enjoy a meal without stretching your vacation budget. Even better, several restaurants offer specials where kids can eat free, making it easier to treat the whole family to a delicious meal while saving a little along the way.

Corpus Christi, TX · 19h

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