Nueces County Park and Beach Closures for Easter Weekend

Press Release

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – In adherence with State and local “stay at home” guidelines and to maintain the safest environment for residents and visitors during the Easter weekend, Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi have acted to temporarily close the following County and City Parks, Bay and Gulf Beaches to vehicular access. The temporary closure is from Friday, April 10, 2020 through Sunday, April 12, 2020. The Parks and Beaches will reopen on Monday, April 13, 2020.

City Parks Closed

• Bill Witt Park

• West Guth Park

• Manuel Q. Salinas Park

• The Water’s Edge

• Cole Park

• Labonte Park

• Lakeview Park

• Parker Park

County Parks Closed

• Hazel Bazemore Park

• Lyondell Baseball Park

• Hilltop Park

• San Juan Park

• Oscar Ortiz Park

• John Sablatura Park

• Barber Lane Park

• Sandy Hallow Park

• Lone Oak Park

• Amistad Veterans Memorial Park

• Bobby Ray & Opal Younts Park

• Banquete Park

• Lost Creek Park

• 83 Yard Park

• Fairground Stadium

Bay Beaches Closed

• McGee Beach

• North Beach

Gulf Beaches Closed

• City and County Gulf Beaches from Access Road 2 thru County Road 6 (Access Road 2, Beach Marker 62, Newport Pass Road, Zahn Road, Access Road 3A, Windward Parking Lot, White Cap Beach, County Road 4, County Road 5, Bob Hall Park and Pier, and County Road 6).

For more information, call (361) 826-3460 or visit www.ccparkandrec.com.

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City of Bishop Response to COVID-19

2020 Spring Break Youth Basketball Camps

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is accepting registration for its 2020 Spring Break Youth Basketball Camps for boys and girls ages 8-17. The two camps will be offered March 9–11, from 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. at the Corpus Christi Gym, located at 3202 Cabaniss Parkway.

Participants will go through fundamental training of the game using a variety of skills and drills. They will put these skills to practice with frequent basketball games against fellow campers. Highly experienced local High School Basketball Coach Roy De La Pena will provide professional instruction for the two camps.

REGISTER ONLINE now through March 8, at www.ccparkandrec.com (click ‘Register Online’). Participants may also register at Corpus Christi Gym on the morning of March 9. The cost for each three-day camp is $70 per camper. Youth may be registered for both camps. Space is limited to 50 participants for each three-day camp.

For more information, please contact Daniel Mora at (361) 826-3588 or email danielm3@cctexas.com.

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Spring Break ‘Vacation Station’ Camps

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Looking for fun ways to keep your children active during spring break? Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Latchkey Department’s Vacation Station camp is the answer! Sign up now for what works best for your family — whether it is one day, two days, or the entire camp.

Our trained and enthusiastic staff will keep children engaged in activities designed to keep boys and girls ages 5 to 13 busy in a safe and supervised setting. Camp activities will include creating arts and crafts, playing sports, participating in gaming tournaments, listening and learning from guest speakers and so much more! These camps are offered in collaboration with the Corpus Christi Independent School District and Calallen Independent School District during school breaks. 

► CAMP AT CORPUS CHRISTI ISD will be held Monday through Friday, March 9–13, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Galvan Elementary school located at 3126 Masterson Drive. Breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks will be provided for this camp. Parents are welcome to send a sack lunch with their child (no glass containers or microwaveable items, please). Camp fee is $30 per child per day. ONSITE REGISTRATION will be offered on March 4–5 at Galvan Elementary school from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. REGISTER ONLINE anytime now through 6:00 p.m. on March 1 at https://cclatchkey.egdata.com/parent_login.cfm.

► CAMP AT CALALLEN ISD will be held Monday through Friday, March 16–20, 2020, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Calallen East Elementary school located at 3709 Lott Avenue. Breakfast and afternoon snacks are provided. Please send a sack lunch with your child (no glass containers or microwaveable items). Camp fee is $20 per child per day. ONSITE REGISTRATION will be offered at Magee Elementary School, located at 4201 Calallen Drive, on March 4-5 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. REGISTER ONLINE at your convenience anytime now through 6:00 p.m. on March 1 at https://cclatchkey.egdata.com/parent_login.cfm.

For more information and space availability, call (361) 826-3499 or visit www.ccparkandrec.com (click ‘Latchkey Program’).

Reasonable accommodations are provided upon request and in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. For assistance or to request a reasonable accommodation, please call (361) 826-3499 in advance.

The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is dedicated to providing quality, affordable enrichment programs for all ages and interests. For more information about the wide variety of programs and services offered by the department, visit www.ccparkandrec.com. We invite everyone to Live. Learn. Play!

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Nueces County - 4th of July Essay Contest for 5th - 7th Graders

Press Release
February 24, 2020

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - The Corpus Christi Mayor’s 4th of July Big Bang Celebration is hosting an essay contest for 5th through 7th graders that live in Nueces County. 

Each student that submits an essay will receive 4 tickets to a Corpus Christi Hooks game.

https://www.milb.com/corpus-christi

The winner must attend a City Council meeting in June where he or she will read a portion of the essay, receive recognition, and an award. They will be invited to the Mayor’s VIP Fireworks Viewing Party. The winner will also receive a Kindle Fire HD donated by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), Corpus Christi Chapter and will attend a special luncheon with the DAR chapter on September 19, 2020.

The second-place winner will receive a membership for two (winner and one parent) to the Texas State Aquarium. The third-place winner will receive a one-year family membership for the Lexington Museum on the Bay.

Below are the essay requirements:
Essay Prompt: Reflecting on the history and deeper meaning of the Fourth of July is important. It is also fun to remember the wonderful ways our nation celebrates.
What does the 4th of July mean to you?
Length Requirements: 600–1,000 words

Cover Page Should Include: Full name, school, grade, teacher’s contact information, student, and parent contact information (including email address, street address and phone number).

Final Essay Due: Friday, June 12, 2020

Essays submitted by email should be in Word or PDF format (preferred) to FourthofJuly@cctexas.com, Attn: Connie Paddock, Patriotism and Education Chairperson. Mailed submissions can be sent to the Mayor's Office at 1201 Leopard Street, Corpus Christi, TX 78401.

For more information, please contact the Mayor's Office at 361-826-3100 or by email at ForuthofJuly@cctexas.com


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Early Voting Locations - Nueces County

Early Voting start today. Here is a list of Nueces County Voting Locations.
For a downloadable copy of locations click here.

February 18th-21st 18-21     8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
February 22nd 22                 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
February 23rd 23                  12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
February 24th-28th 24-28     7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

 Main Early Voting Location
Nueces County Courthouse
901 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX 78401

Bishop Community Center
102 West Joyce St., Bishop, TX 78343
Closed February 22 & 23

Calallen ISD
Administration Building Board Room
4205 Wildcat Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78410
Closed February 22 & 23

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center
5151 McArdle Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 78411
Closed February 23

Del Mar College
Hendenfels Administration Building
101 Baldwin Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78404
Closed February 22 & 23

Ellis Memorial Library
700 W. Avenue A, Port Aransas, TX 78373
Closed February 22 & 23

Ethel Eyerly Senior Center
654 Graham Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Closed February 22 & 23

Greenwood Senior Center
4040 Greenwood Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78416
Closed February 22 & 23

Hilltop Community Center
South WingSouth Wing #1 Back of Building Back of Building
11425 Leopard St., Corpus Christi, TX 78410
Closed February 23

Johnny Calderon Building
710 East Main St., Robstown, TX 78380
Closed February 23

Nueces County
Emergency Services DistrictEmergency Services District #4
5781 FM 666, Robstown, TX 78380
Closed February 22 & 23

Padre Island Baptist Church
14253 S. Padre Island Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78418
Closed February 23

Petronila Elementary School
2391 Co. Rd. 67, Robstown, TX 78380
Closed February 22 & 23

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
Carlos F. Truan Natural Resources Center (Rm. 1009)
6300 Ocean Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78412
Closed February 22 & 23

The Valencia
2nd Floor Conference Room
6110 Ayers St., Corpus Christi, TX 78415
Closed February 23

Veterans Memorial high school
Auditorium
3750 Cimarron Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX 78414
Closed February 22 & 23

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