CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Children in the city of Sinton — and some in Corpus Christi — will soon be riding new bicycles just in time for Christmas, thanks to a passion project started by late Corpus Christi Police Officer Vicente Ortiz Jr.
Ortiz began the bike giveaway while serving on the CCPD force, often surprising children he encountered while on patrol — especially during the holiday season. What started as a small act of kindness has grown into a meaningful tradition.
After Ortiz’s passing, his family chose to continue the mission, with support from officers from both the Corpus Christi Police Department and the Sinton Police Department…