City Greenlights $1.3M Reclaimed Water Infrastructure Plan Corpus Christi water shortage has prompted the City Council to approve a $1.3 million contract for early design work on a water purification project. This key step toward sustainability could eventually transform treated wastewater into drinking water—an approach already adopted in other Texas cities like El Paso. According to a city-issued news release, this newly approved contract...
Astros suffer setback as promising young starter Spencer Arrighetti breaks his right thumb, sidelining a key rotation arm indefinitely. Freak Injury During Pregame Warmups According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, the incident occurred during pregame warmups at T-Mobile Park in Seattle. While casually playing catch in the outfield, Arrighetti was accidentally struck by a batted ball as the Mariners took batting practice. The timing couldn’t...
Local Mail to Stay Local: USPS Reconsiders Controversial Move USPS reversed plans to move Corpus Christi mail processing to San Antonio, keeping operations local and avoiding 280-mile delivery delays. Community leaders and Congress members pushed back, fearing mail delays and job losses, prompting USPS to reverse its mail processing relocation plan. Why the Relocation Plan Was Reversed Earlier in 2024, USPS had revealed a plan to consolidate...
Sunrise Mall to become apartment complex as the long-vacant retail hub at 5858 S. Padre Island Drive undergoes a major transformation into a vibrant residential community with hundreds of units. More than just a mall, Sunrise was a social centerpiece for decades—drawing in shoppers, moviegoers, and locals. Many remember it fondly for its appearance in the 1985 cult film The Legend of Billie Jean, a nod to its cultural significance in the...
Aspiring Food Entrepreneurs Get a Taste of the Industry Without Long-Term Commitment Ghost Kitchen Rental is redefining access to the booming food truck industry. As the market continues to grow, this innovative concept makes it easier than ever for aspiring chefs and culinary entrepreneurs to get started—without the burden of hefty upfront costs. Jimmy Breeling, the founder of Ghost Kitchen Rental, is reshaping how people enter the mobile...
