City of Corpus Christi

CORPUS CHRISTI (News Release) – All City of Corpus Christi non-essential offices will be closed the week between Christmas and New Year's. Most offices will be closed beginning Monday, December 26, 2022, and reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Public safety services such as Police, Fire, and EMS will not be affected. Other vital City departments such as Water, Wastewater, Solid Waste Services, and the Airport will operate without interruption. The Gas and Public Works departments will have staff on call to respond when needed.

City Hall, Libraries, Senior Centers, Municipal Court, and the Health District will be closed during the winter closure period. H-E-B locations will accept utility bill payments, or customers can pay online through the City's website.

The Home Bound meal delivery program will be closed on Monday, December 26 and Wednesday, December 28, through January 2, 2023. However, on Tuesday, December 27, seniors will receive a five-day supply of shelf-stable meals to sustain them through January 2.

City staff will continue to conduct welfare checks during the winter closure period.

The Senior Companion Program, a volunteer program that provides in-home respite care for chronic or terminally ill seniors, will continue to be available during the City's winter closure period. Patrons can call the Senior Companion office at 361-826-3154 for more information.

Below is the schedule for other City services:

City Call Center:

Friday, December 23, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monday, December 26, Closed

Tuesday, December 27, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 28, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 29, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Friday, December 30, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Monday, January 2nd, 2023, Closed

Public Health District:

• The vaccination clinic at La Palmera Mall will be open from Monday, December 26, to Friday, December 30, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• The vaccination clinic at La Palmera Mall will be closed on Christmas Eve/Christmas Day and New Year's Eve/New Year's Day and reopen on Monday, January 2, 2023.

Solid Waste Services:

• Garbage Collection: Regular schedule

• Recycling Collection: Regular schedule

• Heavy Brush and Bulky Collection: Regular schedule

• Transfer Station: The J.C. Elliott Transfer Station will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day

• Landfill: The Cefe Valenzuela Landfill will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year's Day

The Transfer Station and Landfill will be open during regular hours on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

Animal Care Services:

• Saturday, December 24, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Sunday, December 25, Closed

• Monday, December 26, Closed

• Tuesday, December 27, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, December 28, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Thursday, December 29, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Friday, December 30, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Saturday, December 31, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

• Sunday, January 1, Closed

• Monday, January 2, Closed

Adoptions will take place between 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Public Libraries:

All libraries will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 24.

All libraries will be closed from Monday, December 26, and reopen on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. 

Parks and Recreation:

• Lozano Golf Center:

  • Saturday, December 24, 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

  • Sunday, December 25, Closed 

  • Monday, January 1, 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Oso Golf Course:

  • Saturday, December 24, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  • Sunday, December 25, Closed 

  • Monday, January 1, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

• Al Kruse Tennis Center:

  • Saturday, December 24, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday, December 25, Closed

  • Monday, December 26, 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

  • Saturday, December 31, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

  • Sunday, January 1, Closed

• H-E-B Tennis Center:

  • Saturday, December 24, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

  • Sunday, December 25, Closed

  • Saturday, December 31, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

  • Sunday, January 1, Closed

• Collier Pool:

  • Saturday, December 24, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

  • Sunday, December 25 to Monday, January 2, Closed

• Natatorium:

  • Saturday, December 24, 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

  • Sunday, December 25 to Monday, January 2, Closed

• Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center:

  • Walking trails and playground: Open daily, from dawn to dusk.

  • Learning Center: Saturday, December 24 to Monday, January 2, Closed

• Corpus Christi Gym and Ben Garza Gym:

  • Saturday, December 24 to Monday, January 2, Closed

• After Hour Kid Power Program:

  • Corpus Christi ISD:

    • After School Program: Friday, December 23 to Friday, January 6, Closed

    • Vacation Station Camp: Tuesday, December 27 to Friday, December 30 and Tuesday, January 3 to Friday, January 6, Open

  • Calallen ISD:

    • After School Program: Monday, December 19 to Monday, January 2, Closed

    • Vacation Station Camp: Monday, December 19 to Friday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 27 to Friday, December 30, Open

• Recreation Centers:

  • Monday, December 26 to Monday, January 2, Closed                                  

• Senior Centers:

  • Monday, December 26 to Monday, January 2, Closed                                  

City Departments Closed from Monday, December 26, 2022, to Tuesday, January 3, 2023:

• City Auditor

• City Manager’s Office

• City Secretary’s Office

• Court Administration

• Development Services

• Engineering Services  

• Health District

• Human Resources

• Legal

• Libraries

• Management & Budget

• Mayor’s Office

• Planning  

• Strategic Planning & Innovation