City Detention Center (CDC) has been operating from the old Fire Station No. 5 on Leopard Street since last October after relocating from Wilson Plaza. This week, the Corpus Christi City Council took a significant step in solidifying the center's future by approving a real estate contract to expand the facility. Securing Additional Space for Expansion On Tuesday, city officials voted to purchase a nearby lot at 3322 Leopard St., currently...
Get ready to celebrate Mardi Gras a few days early with the vibrant and festive 15th annual Barefoot Mardi Gras parade on North Padre Island this Saturday, February 22, 2025. This exciting event, known for its unique mix of traditional Mardi Gras revelry and the relaxed barefoot beach lifestyle, is a must-attend for locals and visitors. The parade starts at 11 a.m. near Whitecap Boulevard, bringing dazzling floats, lively music, and a sea of...
The Houston Astros may have found their next franchise cornerstone in Cam Smith. The towering 6-foot-3, 224-pound right-hander has wasted no time proving general manager Dana Brown's high praise justified. Brown likened Smith to an "aircraft carrier," early in Spring Training, and the young slugger is already demonstrating why. Two-Homer Showcase Against the Mets Smith, who joined the Astros as the prized return in December's blockbuster trade...
A new middle school in Corpus Christi will officially be called Lexington Middle School following a vote by the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) Board of Trustees on Monday evening. The name selection process involved district leadership narrowing down a list of 30 name submissions, ultimately leading to the recommendation and approval of "Lexington Middle School." Location and Construction Funded by 2022 Bond The school is...
Flour Bluff Elementary School erupted excitedly on Friday morning when a surprise crowd entered fourth-grade teacher Marisa Flores’ classroom. The unexpected visit, which included H-E-B representatives, school staff, and local media, momentarily interrupted the students’ “Good Choice Club Day.” However, the interruption was for a special reason—Flores had been named a Lifetime Achievement finalist in the prestigious H-E-B Excellence in...
