The festival is free to the public and the event offers a lively opportunity to see and participate in the Monarch Watch tagging and releasing of farm raised and wild caught Monarch butterflies.
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Saturday’s Annular Solar Eclipse
Corpus Christi has been named one of the best spots in Texas to view the eclipse and the last central point to catch the eclipse in the United States.
City of Corpus Christi Receives Homeless Housing Grant
The city is actively seeking non-profit organizations to provide essential services with this funding.
Upcoming Solar Eclipse
On Saturday, October 14, individuals will have the opportunity to witness the Annular Solar Eclipse, when the moon passes in front of and partially conceals the sun, creating the “Ring of Fire.”
Dr. Haeyoung Kim Receives Grant to Look at Alzheimer
TAMUK Associate professor Dr. Haeyoung Kim, recently received a grant for over a half million dollars from NIH to avoid age-related neurological disease like Alzheimer’s.
Crimestoppers Donate Bleeding Control Kits to Area Schools
To date, a total of 987 intermediate bleeding control kits and 23 intermediate training kits have been delivered.
Corpus Christi Pet Ordinance Effective on October 1
Failure to obtain proper permits and comply with city regulations will result in fines for the pet owner.
Coastal Bend Day of Giving 2023
Administered by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation, it is a community-wide event to show off the Coastal Bend's spirit of giving, raise awareness about local nonprofits.
TAMUK Tied for 6th Place in Social Mobility Among Public Texas Universities
The social mobility designation factors in the number of Pell grant-awarded students a school enrolls and how many of those students then graduate with their degree, looking at six-year graduation rates.
Enrollment Increased at TAMUK
More than 45% of currently enrolled students hail from the 13-county region surrounding the University, a 78% increase over the last two years.
Nueces County Dump Truck Rollover
When authorities arrived on the scene, it was found that a Nueces County Public Works dump truck over corrected on a gravel road.
Supply a Teacher Program
The Supply a teacher program aims to ease the financial burden on NEC Co-op Energy member teachers to supply their classrooms by awarding grants from $500 to $2,500.
CCFD Announces Leadership Appointments
Corpus Christi Fire announced the appointment of two distinguished members within the Corpus Christi Fire Department to senior leadership roles.
Special Election on November 7
Residents are encouraged to explore the informational webpage and attend the speaking tour to equip themselves with the necessary information for an informed decision.
TAMUK Faculty Members Receives USDA funding to Study SARS-COV-2 in Animals
Dr. Richard Laughlin recently received $2.4 million in federal funding from the United States Department of Agriculture.
Aransas Pass Myrtle Fire 100 Percent Contained
The fire started near Myrtle Avenue and consumed nearly 80 acres.
NSF Awards $2 Million to Address Coastal Issues
This research will develop a new graduate training model to educate the next generation of environmental professionals at Texas A&M University Kingsville.
Boat Fire in the Laguna Madre
The involved vessel was described as a small sailboat that had partially sunken.
TAMUK Launches Rapid Response Service
CriticalArc Chief Operating Officer Darren Chalmers-Stevens said that in an emergency, a person can call 911, but on a campus, it’s often challenging for responders to find an individual’s exact location.
CC City Council & TIRZ Meeting to be Moved
Beginning on Tuesday, September 19, Corpus Christi City Council meetings will be held at the CCRTA building located at 602 N. Staples Street.