The historic Nueces County Courthouse in downtown Corpus Christi could soon disappear from the city skyline after the county received seven bids to demolish it. County officials are now reviewing the proposals, with six of the seven base bids ranging from $1.2 million to $1.8 million. One bid stood out at $5.8 million, significantly higher than the others. Nueces County Precinct 1 Commissioner Mike Pusley said the county will examine each...
A proposed desalination plant on Harbor Island has cleared its final permitting hurdle, bringing the Coastal Bend one step closer to a major new source of drinking water. The Port of Corpus Christi announced Wednesday, Sept. 23, that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) approved a permit allowing the proposed Harbor Island Desalination Facility to discharge water into the Gulf of Mexico. The approval completes the project's...
Texas barbecue restaurants are facing a difficult reality as soaring beef prices force some owners to rethink their menus. Brisket, beef ribs, and other longtime favorites have become increasingly expensive to serve, putting pressure on restaurants already dealing with higher operating and transportation costs. For some barbecue businesses, the rising cost of beef has become too difficult to absorb. As a result, restaurant owners are choosing...
The highly anticipated college football matchup between No. 1 Texas and No. 13 Tennessee is getting even more attention ahead of Saturday’s showdown at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. However, as excitement grows, secondary-market ticket prices have moved in the opposite direction. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he plans to attend the game has added another layer of interest to an already marquee matchup. The game is also featured...
Some Corpus Christi residents may continue to notice an earthy or musty taste and odor in their tap water over the next few days, city officials say. Corpus Christi Water says the unusual water quality issue came from naturally occurring organic compounds in the water source. However, officials say testing now shows that the compounds are no longer detected in the source water. Even so, the remaining compounds are still moving through the water...
