Saratoga Boulevard is transforming. Construction crews, new signage and national brands that once required a drive to San Antonio or Houston are now taking shape on Corpus Christi’s southside — a corridor city leaders have called the fastest growing in the city.
National brands are transforming Corpus Christi’s southside
Al Arreola Jr., president and CEO of the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, said the influx of national chains is no accident.
“I think those major brands or staples are recognizing the power, the retail power that Corpus Christi has,” Arreola said.
Arreola said national chains aren’t just serving Corpus Christi residents — they’re drawing customers from across the entire region…