On Monday, December 5th, at the regularly scheduled meeting of the City Council received an update on operations at the Art Center of Corpus Christi.
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Blue Angels Make Winter Stop in Corpus Christi
The air show is scheduled for May 6-7, 2023, along the Corpus Christi Bay Front.
National Parks Award Nueces & Kleberg Counties for WWII Effort
Corpus Christi and surrounding area, including Kingsville and Kleberg County, designated as World War II Heritage City. The National Parks Service gives only one city per state this award.
Council Receives Update on the Art Center
The Art Center had a local economic impact of just over $1 million in 2021 and is on track to generate over $130,000 of income for local artists.
Head on Collision in Riviera Leaves One Dead
Multiple people were also injured in the accident.
Council Awards Contract for Salinas Park Improvements
The City Council approved a $1.4 million-dollar construction contract to Mako Contracting of Corpus Christi, TX, for the Salinas Park improvement project.
Corpus Christi Designated as WWII American Heritage City
The City of Corpus Christi and three other communities in the Coastal Bend have been designated as American World War II Heritage Cities through a joint nomination effort with Nueces and Kleberg Counties.
Dr. Vela Officially Takes Office as TAMUK's 22nd President
Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s campus and surrounding communities joined in celebrating the official installation of Dr. Robert H. Vela Jr. as the 22nd President.
Single Vehicle Accident FM 70 Bishop
A single vehicle traffic accident in the area of FM 70 & CR 67 outside of Bishop.
City Reminds Residents and Businesses that Performing Animals Require Permits
Any person or business must have a permit to allow a performing animal exhibition, pet shop, rodeo, stable, circus, kennel, grooming shop, or boarding facility at an event occurring within Corpus Christi city limits.
TAMUK Receives $1.8 Million for Child Care
The funds will be used for the Child Care Access Means Parents in School program aimed at bringing parents with small children back to class.
Operation Heat Help 2022
The annual program was developed to assist the community by covering the natural gas portion of a customer’s utility bill from November 2022 to February 2023 for qualifying applicants up to $100 per household.
Design Contract Approved for a New Solid Waste Facility
The J.C. Elliott Landfill closed in 2007 but remains operational transporting solid waste to the Cefe Valenzuela Landfill located in Robstown.
Fire Department Investigating Fatal House Fire
Two people escaped the blaze, but firefighters found a woman deceased in the home.
$17.9 Million for CCIA Terminal Rehabilitation Project
Anticipated Construction Completion Summer of 2024.
Replacement of Two Local Bridges
The Yorktown Road Bridge and Ocean Drive Bridge at Cayo Del Oso off Yorktown were selected under the Highway Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program.
"Light Up CC” is on Target
Earlier this year, City Council approved a partnership with AEP Texas to convert high-pressure sodium streetlights to comparable wattage LED lights.
OVERNIGHT - Major Traffic Accident with Injuries FM 70
Two persons involved sustained injuries in the crash and were transported to area hospitals.
Development of Electro-Fuels Processing Plant in Corpus Christi
The company will invest $25 million in construction and create 25 high-paying jobs.
New Wildlife Rescue Center set to Open in March 2023
The Wildlife Rescue Center will have state-of-the-art veterinary medical equipment, an interpretive center, and a multimedia theater to help share the Wildlife Rescue story.