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Labor Day Weekend is the much cherished three-day weekend that marks the end of summer. For the bourgeoisie, it’s the last day for donning white shoes; for everybody else, it’s a day off work. Labor Day celebrates and honors the…
Today, stepping through the doors of Gatherings on Alameda is like stepping through an autumn-themed labyrinth of wall-to-wall collectibles, jewelry, gift baskets and decor. In a few months, it will become a winter wonderland. Owners Sheri James and Marsha Polansky…
Prescott Meat Market has been the go-to grocer for the Central City neighborhood of Corpus Christi for 65 years. Names and owners have changed but not much else until Peter Patel and K.C. Chaudhari took over in November 2013. At…
In Mexico City, Plaza Garibaldi is a place of festivity, where mariachi musicians perform day and night and crowds gather to socialize and be entertained. The atmosphere of joy and celebration in that historic plaza is what restaurant owner Jose…
H&H Towing in Corpus Christi is all about helping people in need. For the past 30 years, this family-owned business has passed from one generation to the next. As one of the current operators, Christine Puckett said she grew up…
Kayaking and canoeing in the waves of the Coastal Bend is a favorite pastime for fishermen and those who just like to play in the water. One of the best paddling trails in the Gulf of Mexico can be found…
Oasis Motor Co. has something new and something old on its car lot these days. Actually, the something new comes in twos: 1. Each and every car on the lot now comes with a three-month or 3,000-mile warranty at no…
How quickly $2-a-gallon gas makes car buyers forget about fuel efficiency. Gas is cheap, crossovers are hot and miles per gallon no longer figure in as heavily as they did in the car-buying mind just five years ago. Whether by…
Tonight (August 11-12) is the peak night to view the Perseid Meteor shower at its best. An annual event, the shower of meteors through the Earth’s atmosphere are particles left behind by the Swift-Tuttle comet. Best viewing times are between…
Natural Beach in an eight mile stretch of beach, a staple in Corpus Christi as a family friendly place to play. Although the beach has no official name, many call it Natural Beach. The area undergoes minimal maintenance and has only…