George West Primary School recognized as one of Lone Star Ribbon Schools in the...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — George West Primary School (George West ISD) is recognized as one of 28 campuses statewide to receive a Lone Star ribbon for its outstanding performance. On Tuesday, Texas Governor Greg Abbott recognized schools for their outstanding academic performance and progress in closing achievement...
Women-Owned Restaurants in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi offers a wonderful mix of trendy and tasty eateries. Behind a wealth of these local favorites are female entrepreneurs whose vision, creativity and commitment bring excellence and flavor to the Coastal Bend. Co-owned by Jessica Gignac. Co-owned by siblings Jessica Gignac and Justin Gainan, Lucy’s is a...
Virtual reality transforms learning at Leon Taylor Middle School
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A group of seventh graders at Leon Taylor Middle School recently took a virtual field trip to South Carolina — without ever stepping on a bus. Using virtual reality (VR) headsets, students connected with a world champion robotics class to explore cutting-edge STEM education from hundreds of...
Tuesday Volleys: Calallen wins rivalry over T-M, Veterans Memorial sweeps King
Calallen has sole ownership of UIL District 31-4A lead after holding off Tuloso-Midway 25-16, 27-25 and 25-22. Veterans Memorial hangs on to their playoff spot with a win over King. #RecruitTheCoast
HER 2025: Honoring, Empowering and Raising Up Remarkable Women in the Coastal Bend
Written by Kirby Conda, Kylie Cooper and Vanessa Perez. Portraits by Shoocha Photography | Makeup by Evangelyn Reyes, Dust My Face | Hair by Hector Perez Jr., Design Concepts Salon | Styling by Alexa Gignac, Julian Gold Corpus Christi. Each October, The Bend proudly dedicates its issue to celebrating the...
Flour Bluff High School trains future officers through law enforcement program
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Flour Bluff High School is training the next generation of police officers through its growing law enforcement program. The program is part of the district’s effort to expand career and technical education, offering students another path to success outside of college or trade school.
Bridge Pointe Landing tenants face ongoing maintenance issues
Tenants at Bridge Pointe Landing apartments in Portland continue to struggle with maintenance issues and pest control problems, adding to their frustration over recurring water shutoffs.
Harte Research Institute seeks public input on living shorelines, a potential alternative to protect...
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M Corpus Christi is asking Texas shoreline property owners to weigh in on a new study exploring alternatives to stabilize the shoreline and protect it from erosion. Part of a project funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the...
Corpus Christi Pride Parade returns with safety top of mind
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — As Corpus Christi's Pride Parade returns to Water's Edge Park this Saturday, organizers say security is a key focus with a coordinated plan between local police and private guards. Conor Rice, a local activist and the parade's 2025 Emerging Leader Grand Marshall, said safety has...
Rockport police chief responds to rising trend of online threats toward schools
Rockport Police Chief Nathan Anderson says his department is treating school threats with the highest level of seriousness as law enforcement agencies across the country see more of them being made.
