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Surfrider chapter launches "bag" photo contest
Coastal Bend Surfrider Chapter is launching a "Ban the Bag" photo contest open to area photographers.
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Texas A&M regents approve construction projects
The Board of Regents moved forward Thursday with a quartet of construction projects at Texas A&M, including giving the go-ahead for a $120 million expansion and renovation of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences.
Robstown man pleads guilty to making fake bomb threats at Valero refinery
Jose Orlando Padilla, 19, called the refinery three times Oct. 25 and once Oct. 28 claiming there was a bomb in one of the complexes.
Five finalists for Corpus Christi police chief work in Texas
The four men and one woman all work in Texas, including a current commander with the Corpus Christi Police Department .
Houston Metro withstands behind-the-scenes maneuvering on Capitol Hill
What the committee chairman described as a "food fight" erupted after midnight as Republican Congressman Blake Farenthold attempted to jimmy legislation to block federal money for Houston Metro to build or extend the University and Uptown lines.A A But Farenthold's courtesy introduction of the restriction for a veteran colleague, Houston's John ... (more)
Kate is seriously networking for her new home. She really wants a good adoption and her straight into camera pose is all about getting that great home.
Repeat criminal offender caught by task force early Thursday
The man, a confirmed gang member with an extensive criminal history, was found hiding with his girlfriend and a suspected accomplice, according to a news release.
Hearing Ordered For Woman Convicted In Child's Salt-Poisoning Death
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has ordered an evidentiary hearing for Hannah Overton of Corpus Christi, who was convicted in the 2006 salt-poisoning death of her 4-year-old foster son.
Hearing over salt poisoning death of Texas boy
An appeals court has ordered an evidentiary hearing for a South Texas woman convicted in the 2006 salt poisoning death of her 4-year-old foster son.
December sales send some Coastal Bend tax payments surging
Whatever the reason, December proved a phenomenal month for some Coastal Bend city governments which received their highest monthly sales tax allocations since before the recession began dragging on the regional economy three years ago - or ever, in some cases.
Developer vies for tax credits to bring affordable housing to Victoria
Between 135 and 168 unitsSeveral floor plans, including one bed/one bath, two bed/two bath, three bed/two bath and four bed/two bathGazeboGreen spaceFenced dog parkTwo playgroundsSwimming poolClubhouse with community room, business and fitness centers, wifi and laundry facilitiesTenant services, such ... Between 135 and 168 unitsSeveral floor ... (more)
Cloud ready to make a name for himself in fight at American Bank Center
The undefeated IBF light heavyweight champion will fight Gabriel Campillo on Feb.
Corpus Christi pain doctor faces allegations of improper pain pill...
The Texas Medical Board in January filed a complaint against Dr. Ryan Potter of Comprehensive Pain Management , alleging that he prescribed pills without documenting patients' needs, failed to recognize signs of possible abuse and continued to prescribe medication despite such signs of abuse.
Students Volunteer to Wipeout Graffiti
A group of students from Moody High School are spending their Wednesday evening cleaning up the graffiti in Corpus Christi.
Education, job development and a community working together will make Corpus Christi a better place to live.
Brain injury survivor finds his angel and 'More God'
When Nate Lytle of Corpus Christi faced a life-or-death struggle after suffering a traumatic brain injury, he touched people's lives without even knowing it.
Texas' flawed redistricting system on display
Were it not for the lawsuits, Rick Spruill of the Caller-Times wouldn't have been able to peel away the public facade of unity projected by Corpus Christi lawmakers as they bickered privately about the loss of one of the Corpus Christi area's Texas house seats.
Uriah Lott, wool dealer and railroad-builder
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The Corpus Christi wool-buying firm of Edey & Kirsten was bought out by Uriah Lott before he turned his attention to railroad-building. - Uriah Lott, a native New Yorker, started a wool-buying business in Corpus Christi in the late 1860s.
It's Purple Martin Time in Texas; - Landlords' report scouts online
In the birding world, few species generate more excitement than does the "Purple Martin," a swallow that is arriving now in Texas, with reports of "scouts" logged almost daily online.
Corpus Christi basset hound will compete in Westminster dog show
Rachel Denny Clow/Caller-Times Flour Bluff resident Joan Urban, 79, organizes awards on Tuesday that she has earned during 50 years of showing basset hounds.