Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 19th of August.
Good morning, Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi police clarified that HOA residents may drive their golf carts beyond one mile while others must stay within one mile from where they park.
They said carts are allowed on roads with speeds up to 35 mph, and rules differ in some Coastal Bend areas (such as Mustang Island and Port Aransas).
The Texan is planning a new store at the intersection of I-37 and Tuloso Road near Refinery Row.
Corporate officials have not provided further details.
Coastal Bend Film earned statewide recognition and will head to a film festival in San Antonio soon.
The honor highlights local talent and is expected to boost the region's film scene.
Corpus Christi will soon honor Farrah Fawcett with a bronze statue skateboarding along the downtown seawall if the City Council approves the private donors’ agreement at its Aug.
25 meeting. The planned 7-foot statue (with a green patina finish) will stand 1,500 feet from Selena’s likeness near the Art Center.
Parents raised concerns about air conditioning issues at Adkins and Driscoll + Corpus Christi ISD quickly made repairs so classrooms stayed comfortable during summer heat.
Seven candidates have filed for three seats on the Corpus Christi ISD Board of Trustees for the Nov.
3 election after the filing period closed Aug. 17; meanwhile, Calallen and Flour Bluff are holding school board races with some contests unopposed as incumbents seek reelection.
Corpus Christi high schools were ranked nationally on Aug.
18 by U.S. News and World Report (based on student achievement and college readiness) while the Texas Education Agency assigned recent A-F ratings using performance metrics; top performers include the School of Science and Technology and London High School.
A new road at Mile Marker 70 on Mustang Island is under construction, halving a 7-mile beach drive that locals have awaited for over 50 years.
The project aims to improve emergency access & safety and is scheduled for fall completion.
Seven returning players boost the Ingleside Mustangs as Coach Travis Chrisman says the team has more speed and better culture.
The Mustangs will face Corpus Christi King next Friday — kicking off play in the new eight-team 4A Division II District 16 league.
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