Corpus Christi Sun

City Council approves $7.5 million contract to rebuild Cole Park Pier

By James Ledbetter | Jan 1, 2021

Corpus Christi Mayor Joe McComb and the City Council have approved a construction contract with JM Davidson Ltd. for $7.5 million to develop a new, much-needed pier in Cole Park.

USDA awards Kleberg County $175,000 to support business incubator

By James Ledbetter | Nov 9, 2020

The U.S. Department of Agriculture will grant $175,000 to fund the Kleberg County Business Incubator.

The Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group spearheads efforts for Hurricane Harvey survivors

By James Ledbetter | Oct 15, 2020

The Coastal Bend Disaster Recovery Group has teamed with other charities to make a significant impact for Hurricane Harvey survivors.

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Texas sales tax revenue for July 2020 is up by 4.3% over previous year

By James Ledbetter | 4 years ago

The state's sales tax revenue was reported to be $2.98 billion in July 2020, 4.3% more than in the same month last year.

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State officials waive in-person interviews to expedite SNAP applications

By James Ledbetter | 4 years ago

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has received authorization from the federal government to extend certifications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries by six months.

Duval Courthouse improvement project receives over $580,000 in state funding

By James Ledbetter | Jul 12, 2020

The 86th Texas Legislature authorized $580,231 for the Duval Courthouse improvement project.

Corpus Christi airport to receive $6.5 million in federal aid

By James Ledbetter | May 29, 2020

The COVID-19 crisis has hindered the air travel industry, and officials say Corpus Christi International Airport has suffered immensely.

Surfside Beach residents are wary of pipeline scheduled to be built soon

By James Ledbetter | Apr 10, 2020

Reports reveal that Surfside Beach could soon be the site of the newest crude oil pipeline in Texas.

Krebs thwarted in request for additional seat for San Patricio County on Port Commission

By James Ledbetter | Mar 25, 2020

Officials in San Patricio County are pushing for an additional seat to be assigned at the Port Commission, but it doesn't appear that this will happen anytime soon.

Port of Corpus Christi prepares to cut its spending in half as oil prices plunge

By James Ledbetter | Mar 22, 2020

According to Bloomberg, America’s biggest oil-export port is prepared to cut its spending in half.