“Cut It Out: Salons Against Domestic Abuse” is a nation-wide effort is dedicated to mobilizing salon professionals to fight domestic abuse by building awareness and offering training to recognize warning signs. Nueces County District Attorney Mark Skurka launched the program in Corpus Christi earlier this month. (Source)
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Humana Guidance Center to Host Doc Talk on Skin Cancer
The Humana Guidance Center will host a Doc Talk on skin cancer awareness and prevention with Dr. Gerard Voorhees, radiation oncologist at Corpus Christi Medical Center. Dr. Voorhees will help attendees understand the disease and learn tips to prevent skin cancer. (Source)
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Governor Abbott Delivers Remarks At 87th Annual Texas FFA Convention
Governor Greg Abbott today attended the 87th Annual Texas FFA Convention in Corpus Christi, TX to congratulate 2015 FFA scholarship winners and celebrate the accomplishments of Texas FFA students, teachers and the state agriculture industry as a whole. “Through drought and flood, Texas has long grown from the bounty of the land – that’s our […]
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In Memoriam: Dorothy Harris overcame barriers, knew everyone 21…
The retired licensed vocational nurse died on July 8 leaving behind a legacy of advocacy and a true example of faith. Born in 1926 in Bloomington, she grew up during a time when black people were treated unfairly because of the color of their skin. (Source)
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HELP Hits the High Notes this fall
Those who are already looking ahead to the cool, autumn nights that characterize the Coastal Bend in October, will want to set aside Wednesday, the 28th of that month for “HELP Hits the High Notes.” On that night, Hammons Education Leadership Programs will host an evening of musical entertainment from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at […]
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Police looking for armed robber
Corpus Christi Police are looking for a man they say robbed a Stripes convenience store, Thursday morning. The incident happened just after 1 a.m. in the 6000 blk. (Source)
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Blotter 39 minutes ago Arrested VICTORIA – Ernest Lee Banda, 25, of…
Ernest Lee Banda, 25, of Victoria, by deputies July 14 on a warrant charging him with assault causing bodily injury to a family member. VICTORIA – A 17-year-old Victoria man by officers July 14 on suspicion of tampering with physical evidence with intent to impair and possession of marijuana. (Source)
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Saltwater bacteria rare, but can be deadly 22 minutes ago Bill…
On a clear evening in June, Gwynn strolled along a jetty in Corpus Christi staring up at the moon. He stepped on a piece of moss and slipped into the water. (Source)
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Gregory officials explore options for annexation
City officials are considering annexing areas near Gregory, and recently met with Corpus Christi officials to discuss necessary preparations. Gregory City Administrator Robert Meager Jr. said permission would need to be granted from Corpus Christi officials to annex two areas. (Source)
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Mapping Application Lets Emergency Responders See Scenes Virtually
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas A mapping application that lets first responders quickly and easily “see” an emergency situation with a digital command center is heading to the commercial market. The app, called SituMap, created by Dr. Richard Smith, Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science and Geospatial Surveying Engineering at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, is the first […]
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