Corpus Christi TX

In Odem, Texas, outside Corpus Christi, Jon Whatley and his crew are gearing up to start harvesting corn. In a few weeks, it’ll be cotton. Whatley owns J&K Whatley Farms, and his cotton fields are about 80% done blooming. In the last stages of its life, a cotton flower turns shades of white, pink and red.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Community members gathered Sunday at the South Texas Museum of Science and History to take part in “Together We Dine,” a nationally recognized initiative created by Project Unity to foster open dialogue about race, values, and life experiences. The event centers around one...

Corpus Christi, Texas, council members voted last week to pause all work on a $1.189 billion desalination plant until Aug. 26 when they plan to revisit the matter, KRIS 6 News reported, following a lengthy debate over the Inner Harbor Seawater Desalination Treatment Plant’s growing price tag and alternative water...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Taft Independent School District is gearing up for its annual backpack giveaway on Tuesday to prepare students for school. The district is hosting a backpack/ health fair on August 5th, from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Taft High School’s cafeteria at 502 Rincon Road.

The Military Order of the Purple Heart Chapter 598 is hosting a month-long series of commemorative events, to honor military members who were wounded or killed during their service, and you can join.

A 30-day utility improvement project on Ocean Drive will close eastbound lanes and change traffic patterns between Country Club Drive and Ennis Joslin Road starting this week.

A new parent-led advisory council will help decide which books stay or go — part of a state law taking effect this school year.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Looking to land your next job? Workforce Solutions is hosting a ‘Path to Success’ job fair and college expo tomorrow. Workforce Solutions collaborates with multiple organizations to connect with employers, explore new training programs, and more. The event will be held at the Coastal Bend...

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Downtown Management (CCDMD) is hosting an event for businesses to network and learn more about the growth in Downtown Corpus Christi. CCDMD said the event is on Wednesday, August 6th, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the House of Rock at...

There are so many murals in Corpus Christi, but the Caller-Times wants to know: Which one is your favorite? We will be putting together a bracket for readers to decide which is the most-loved mural in Corpus Christi. See above to check out our photo gallery of murals around town, and use the form below to let us...