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Corpus Christi port, DOT to explore floating nuclear power plants
The Port of Corpus Christi is joining with the federal government to explore nuclear maritime technologies. The port will cooperate with the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Division to “explore the technical, regulatory, and operational requirements for U.S. seaports to deploy floating nuclear power plants and/or accommodate in safe harbor civil vessels powered by nuclear propulsion,” according to a memo to the port commission. The commission approved a memorandum of cooperation with the division on Aug. 18. This is a voluntary statement of intent and does not include any agreement to fund projects, according to the memo. According to the memorandum, the port will evaluate the feasibility of accommodating floating nuclear power plants and nuclear-powered commercial vessels, will work with partners to “advance the state of practice and acceptance for the deployment of advanced nuclear technology in the maritime industry,” contribute to the establishment of a port acceptance and inspection regime, and engage with local stakeholders. The feasibility study, done in collaboration with Core Power Inc., will explore site characterization and suitability, regulatory considerations and grid integration for floating nuclear power plants, as well as safety and security requirements and regulatory considerations for nuclear-propelled vessels. Core Power Inc. is a
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Corpus Christi starts $108-million reclaimed water pipeline project
(UI) — Corpus Christi has started construction on a $108 million reclaimed water pipeline project that will add 11 million gallons per day (mgd) of non-potable water capacity for industrial users while reducing demand on the South Texas city’s freshwater supplies. Construction on the Reclaimed Water for Industrial...
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Town of Woodsboro barred from raising property tax rate
WOODSBORO — The Town of Woodsboro is among more than 110 Texas municipalities prohibited from raising property taxes above the no-new-revenue rate because of alleged failures to comply with state financial audit and transparency requirements, Attorney General Ken Paxton announced. The Texas attorney general’s office sent Woodsboro a violation...
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Rockport gallery owners to launch hands-on jewelry studio
ROCKPORT — Rockport’s coastal arts scene will add a hands-on silversmithing destination this fall as local gallery owners expand their downtown business into an instructional space for jewelry makers. Kimmi Norvell Moake and Danya De León, co-owners of Moon Over Water Gallery and Artisan Market, plan to open...
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Beeville residents strongly oppose proposed 20% property tax rate hike
BEEVILLE – Dozens of residents packed the John C. Fulghum Beeville Event Center Aug. 18 to voice sharp opposition during a public hearing on the city’s proposed tax rate. The proposed property tax rate of $0.82036 per $100 valuation—up 20.24% from the current rate of $0.68225—drew heavy criticism from local business owners, retirees and homeowners struggling with rising living costs and inflated property appraisals. If approved, the tax on an average homestead valued at $146,099 would rise by $249.01 annually, a 26.22% increase.
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Texas measure would raise drought water rates up to 280% for major industrial users
Corpus Christi City Council has approved a referendum for a citizen-backed Fair Water Amendment that would increase drought-time water charges for major industrial users in the area. In Texas, Corpus Christi's reservoirs have climbed back from near-crisis levels, but a growing fight over who should pay more during periods of...
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U.S. Under Secretary of Energy says $3 billion AEP loan will strengthen Texas grid
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Rising Lake Corpus Christi water brings new life to businesses, real estate
Businesses around Lake Corpus Christi are experiencing a rebound in customers as water levels rise after years of drought conditions. After years of struggling with low water levels, businesses around Lake Corpus Christi are seeing more customers return as the water comes back. For Paul Brittain, owner of The Tacklebox,...
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H-E-B, Sprouts and Barnes & Noble fuel a wave of South Texas openings
Business is booming in South Texas. From the border at Laredo, over to Corpus Christi, and down south to the Rio Grande Valley, there are a whole bunch of new places to shop or grab a bite to eat. Here's everything that's on the way in deep South Texas. Laredo's...
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Timon Bay Hospitality Acquires Corpus Christi Knights Inn
In Brief: HVS Brokerage & Advisory closed the sale of the 29-key Knights Inn Corpus Christi at North Beach to Timon Bay Hospitality LLC. HVS Brokerage & Advisory closed the sale of the Knights Inn Corpus Christi at North Beach, located at 3615 Timon Boulevard in Corpus Christi, Texas. Timon Bay Hospitality LLC, based in Irving, Texas, purchased the 29-key property from Ranjit & Gita LLC, based in Kingsville, Texas.
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Miss A to Open New Store at La Palmera in Corpus Christi
A discount beauty retailer is expanding its Texas footprint with a new store planned for La Palmera in Corpus Christi. Miss A lists La Palmera among its upcoming locations, with the store marked as “coming soon” on the retailer’s official store locator, according to the website. The location is at 5488 S. Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78411.
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Power restored after downtown Corpus Christi outage leaves 8,800 customers without electricity
Downtown Corpus Christi experiences major power outage affecting 8,800 AEP Texas customers, restored by 7:30 p.m. Power has been restored to downtown Corpus Christi after a major outage left about 8,800 AEP Texas customers without electricity Saturday evening. The outage impacted several businesses and other customers throughout the downtown area.