Avatar Financial Group LLC Provides $11.24M Financing for Corpus Christi Redevelopment of Latitude Apartments
Avatar Financial Group LLC (“Avatar”), a leading Seattle-based national bridge lender specializing in commercial real estate, has closed an $11.24-million bridge loan secured by the Latitude Apartments in Corpus Christi, Texas. Originally constructed in 1973 and located at 6402 Weber Road in Corpus Christi’s...
Community members gather to celebrate Juneteenth
“Happy Juneteenth!” — a greeting filled with joy and pride — echoed through the room on Thursday as community members came together to honor a pivotal moment in history.
Proposed TIRZ could be a game-changer for London community, leaders Say
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi City Council is set to hold a briefing on the possibility of creating a new Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, or TIRZ — this time, for the London area. It's a sign of progress that's hard to miss in the London community: new...
Table Talk: What’s New in the Food & Drink World this June
In our monthly Table Talk series, we gather food and drink news in one place for your convenience. From restaurant openings to new offerings at local establishments, here’s what we’ve seen in the Corpus Christi food and drink scene this month. New Dining Option at Cinnamon Shore. What...
Fire breaks out in Southside gym which was set to open soon
According to fire investigators, a treadmill caught fire in the gym on the 7100 block of Saratoga Boulevard around 8:20 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on two new homes in Corpus Christi
Habitat for Humanity of Corpus Christi breaks ground on two new homes, the first of 10 planned to help families struggling with housing affordability in the area.
New Harbor Bridge to partially open by month’s end
Texas' biggest bridge starts a phased rollout this month. Southbound lanes will open first, while northbound drivers must continue using the old Harbor Bridge for now.
Critical blood shortage hits Coastal Bend, donors urgently needed
Coastal Bend Blood Center faces critical shortage of type O blood, needing 120 donors daily but seeing fewer than 50. One donation can save up to five lives.
What’s in a name? Millions and maybe a management meltdown
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The fight to slap a name on the American Bank Center has become a high-stakes courtroom-style standoff -- minus the judge -- but with plenty of legal muscle and million-dollar offers. For some time, injury attorneys Thomas J. Henry and the Hilliard Law Firm have...
Port to discuss rezoning of Hillcrest at July 15 City Council meeting
The Port of Corpus Christi has requested a postponement of two rezoning applications affecting the Northside area, pushing the City Council consideration from June 17 to July 15.
