Black-owned businesses take center stage: Hundreds of entrepreneurs connected, shared strategies and celebrated Black Business Month at this week’s Small Business Expo hosted by the Corpus Christi Black Chamber — find out what’s next at their November Black Tie Gala.
Potential rate hikes ahead: City leaders are considering water and wastewater rate adjustments to offset rising pipeline and EPA-driven upgrade costs, with changes possibly appearing on bills starting Jan. 1 — find out what’s on the table.
Sweet Farrah shines brightest: Caller-Times readers crowned Krystal Cooke’s downtown mural of Farrah Fawcett as Corpus Christi’s favorite — find out why.
State veterans home nears reality: Nueces County has secured full support letters and is eyeing 25 acres to donate for a 120-bed, $35 million nursing home that could bring over 200 jobs to the Coastal Bend — find out what’s next.
Affordable after-school programs: Corpus Christi ISD is teaming up with the Boys & Girls Club and the City of Corpus Christi to expand after-school care from 3:10 to 6 p.m., with fees starting at $100 per month, homework help and flexible pick-up options — find out how to register.
Other Corpus Christi headlines this week
- 600-plus bid farewell to original Harbor Bridge
- Texas DPS debuts tamper-resistant driver’s licenses
- Ingleside student achieves perfect ACT composite score
- Hicks family, Subaru surprise elementary school teachers
- Corpus Christi Police celebrates officer promotions
- Everhart Road waterline project delayed until August