In recognition of National Veterans Small Business Week, the City of Corpus Christi's Office of Economic Development is shining a spotlight on the remarkable contributions of veteran-owned businesses to the City's economic landscape.
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Four Coyote Bites Reported
Since October 23rd, four coyote bites were reported within one mile of the beach access parking lot.
Temporary Closure of Selena Memorial
The closure will take effect on Wednesday, November 1, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for two weeks, weather permitting.
Manned and Unmanned Aircraft to Share Air Space
The LSUASC is one of seven Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) test sites in the United States and was established in the Fall of 2013 as a research center at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi Arts Grants
The City of Corpus Christi’s Arts & Cultural Commission announces an open call for 2024 Arts Grants applications.
4 Children Chosen as Firefighters for the Day
The day began with a thrilling surprise as the young participants were picked up from their home in a fire truck and taken to school.
NEC Awards Over $30,000 to Aid Teachers
The Supply a teacher program by NEC Co-op Energy aims to ease the financial burden on our NEC Co-op Energy member teachers to supply their classrooms by awarding grants from $500 to $2,500.
Hotel Vouchers, Keynote Speaker Highlights End DV Task Force Luncheon
In partnership with the Kingsville Police Department (KPD), the hotel voucher program is used when individuals need to be placed in emergency shelter after domestic violence is suspected.
Annual Butterfly Blitz in Kingsville
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.
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.