Beach to Bay MarathonPosted: May 24, 2012 at 4:29 PM by Misty CoxThis past Saturday, on Armed Forces Day, we were invaded by the annual Beach to Bay Relay Marathon. This event began in 1976, a year that celebrated the birth of our nation. It’s founder, Captain John Butterfield, chose this format to honor the men and women serving in the United States military. It is the largest relay running event in the United States, consisting of six legs of approximately 4.4 miles each. This year the teams numbered 2503 and totaled over 15,000 partic read more |
Island Home ToursPosted: May 16, 2012 at 10:27 AM by Misty CoxSpring always brings renewal. I think that is why Home Tours are often held during the spring months. Winter is over and people are anxious to be out and about. At the end of April, we held the First Annual Padre Island Showcase which featured 36 homes open for tour. Now, we are starting the second week of the Parade of Homes that is sponsored by the Builders Association of Corpus Christi. Originally, Upper Padre Island was to have 6 homes on tour. However, three homes were sold before read more |
USS Lexington: Corpus Christi's Floating MuseumPosted: May 10, 2012 at 12:12 PM by Misty CoxLike boats? Options on Upper Padre Island abound. You might own your own boat, you might join the Padre Island Yacht Club, you might catch the Jetty Boat in Port Aransas OR you might trek over the bridge to North Beach in Corpus Christi and tour the ultimate “boat”, better known as the USS Lexington! As far as my grandson is concerned, this is an “all-day” adventure. We explore every nook and cranny that is open for public viewing. Sometimes, we are lucky enough t read more |
St. Joseph Island: A Nature Lover's DreamPosted: May 02, 2012 at 9:27 AM by Misty CoxIt is a beautiful day in South Texas. Need something to do? Consider this….hop in the car and take the short ride to Port Aransas. At 900 Tarpon Street, stop the car and enter Fisherman’s Wharf. This long time establishment is home to the Wharf Cat, Scat Cat and Jetty Boat. For off-shore and deep-water trips, the Wharf Cat and Scat Cat are a perfect choice. However, for a fun and peaceful day in the sun, the Jetty Boat answers all your desires. The Jetty Boat is read more |
Fly the Friendly Skies: Out of Corpus Christi International AirportPosted: April 25, 2012 at 9:48 AM by Misty CoxNeed to get to the airport? No problem. Just follow the divided highway west from the Island and watch for the signs to the airport. About 30 minutes later, you will pull up in front of Hayden W. Head Terminal located at the Corpus Christi International Airport. This 165,000 square foot facility took two and a half years to complete. It contains 17,000 square feet of glass, for a bright open public area that showcases the 42 piece glass sculpture that hangs from the ceiling. The w read more |
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