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  CCPD Warns Drivers About Using Cell Phones While Driving

  Posted 3:58 PM 4/17/2012 by Phil Walsh - pwalsh@kristv.com

  Corpus Christi -- The Corpus Christi Police Department has made a short public service announcement about using your cell phone while driving.

  Officers say the purpose of the video is to remind us that it is illegal for drivers to use their cell phones while in an active school zone unless (More)

  
  

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  Corpus Christi SkatePark Will Reopen Saturday

  

  Posted 9:09 AM 4/13/2012

  Skateboarders are Invited Back to Practice Their Ollies and Kickflips

  CORPUS CHRISTI - Starting this Saturday, April 14, 2012, the Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department invites all skateboarders back to the Corpus Christi SkatePark located in Cole Park. Come back to (More)

  
  

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  Latchkey Summer 2012 Camps Program

  

  Posted 4:44 PM 4/12/2012

  First Opportunity to Register is on May 12 at Corpus Christi Gym

  CORPUS CHRISTI - Finding a summer camp that is right for your child, your schedule, and your budget can be a challenge. Let the City of Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation's Latchkey Summer Camp be your answer. We (More)

  
  

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  South Texas Botanical Gardens 'Big Bloom'

  

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  Posted 12:49 PM 4/10/2012

  CORPUS CHRISTI - Need some new plants to add color to your yard? Come check out the South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center's "Big Bloom" this Saturday.

  The sale takes place from 9am - 5pm at 8545 S. Staples Street. The admission charge for visitors is only one dollar per (More) • Video (1) • Photos (3)

  
  

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  NAACP Hosting Diversity Forum This Evening

  

  Posted 10:57 AM 4/10/2012

  CORPUS CHRISTI - The NAACP will hold a public forum tonight to discuss the killing of Trayvon Martin. The Florida teenager shot to death in February by a neighborhood watch volunteer.

  The Trayvon Martin Diversity Forum will take place from 6 to 8pm at the Del Mar College Center for (More)

  
  

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  Citizens Police Academy Alumni to Hold Waffle Breakfast Fundraiser

  Posted 2:09 PM 4/6/2012

  Information from the Corpus Christi Police Department

  CORPUS CHRISTI - The Corpus Christi Police Department Citizens Police Academy Alumni will hold a fundraising Waffle Breakfast Saturday, April 7th at the First Christian Church, 3401 Santa Fe Street from 8:00 to 11:00 AM. For a (More)

  
  

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  C.C. Beach Nominated for Best Restored Beach 2012

  

  Posted 11:42 AM 4/3/2012

  Information from the City of Corpus Christi

  CORPUS CHRISTI - The American Shore & Beach Preservation Association is conducting an online poll for the nation's best beach. We all know that we have a treasure in Corpus Christi Beach. Now is the time to tell the rest of the (More)

  
  

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  Police Hosting Town Hall Meeting in Annaville Tonight

  Posted 12:53 PM 4/2/2012

  CORPUS CHRISTI - The Corpus Christi Police Department is hosting a town hall meeting today at 6:30 p.m. inside the Tuloso-Midway Primary school. Officials say the public is invited to the event where members of multiple units within the department will discuss residential burglaries in the area, specifically crime statistics over the past year.

  
  

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  SkatePark at Cole Park to Close for Renovations

  Posted 2:46 PM 3/27/2012

  CORPUS CHRISTI - SkatePark at Cole Park will be closed for renovations this Thursday, March 29th until Friday, April 6th.

  Construction crews will replace concrete at the park and put 120 tons of soil around the park. City officials note that landscaping and irrigation improvements are also in the works.

  Funds for the project were approved by voters in a 2008 bond election.

   

  
  

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  Pool Complex Renovations Nearly Complete

  

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  Posted 2:20 PM 3/27/2012

  CORPUS CHRISTI - It looks like the old HEB swimming pool on Shely Street will be open in time for summer.

  After about a year of construction, we're told the $2.5 million project should be completed in the next few weeks and doors will open on May 26th!

  The pool, which has been closed for several years, will now feature an entirely new swimming facility at the location.

   

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  Ritz Theatre Named One of 'Texas' Most Endangered Historic Places'

  

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  Posted 2:56 PM 3/22/2012

  CORPUS CHRISTI - The Ritz Theatre in downtown Corpus Christi has been named one of Texas' most endangered historic places. The group Preservation Texas made the announcement today.

  Since opening in 1929, the Ritz has been an entertainment landmark for generations of Corpus Christi (More) • Video (1)

  
  

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  Brandeis Book Sale inside Sunrise Mall

  

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  Posted 12:46 PM 3/22/2012

  CORPUS CHRISTI - The 47th annual Brandeis Book Sale is going on now inside Sunrise Mall in Corpus Christi. You can find used books, rare books, books on tape/CD, DVD's, records, cassettes, computer software and puzzles at the sale. All of the items up for sale were donated by local residents.

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