I just have to laugh at the fact that Andy (lifesaver) thinks Corpus is 90% Hispanic! Ha! Last census report said it's at around 50%. San Antonio is at 60%!
Corpus has grown soo much in the past 5 years and continues to do so.
Jobs: Many great opportunities down here.
Property value: Continues to increase
Food: There are several great local restaurants, serving all sorts of ethnic foods.
Entertainment: The
American Bank Center was just built and Corpus is now attracting big-named acts, the first concert being held next weekend;
Concrete Street Amphitheater; plus tons of small venues that host great local and Texas musicians
Places to visit: The Texas State Aquarium, USS Lexington, Columbus Fleet, Botanical Gardens, There are plans to put something similar to New York's Central Park on the south side of town.
Arts: Art Museum of South Texas, Corpus Christi Ballet, Corpus Christi Symphony
Parks: Tons; Cole Park - right on the bay, live music and Friday night movies during summer, pier, walking trail; Hans A. Suter Wildlife Park - nature walk, bird-viewing area, nature trail; Mustang Island State Park - camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, hiking and mountain biking on 5 miles of open beach, sunbathing, hiking, surfing, and excellent birding
Outdoors: Supposedly some of the best windsurfing in the world, gulf fishing, sailing, boating, etc.
Yearly local fairs: Bayfest held in September,
Buc Days held in April-May, the Texas Jazz Festival, South Texas Celtic Music Festival,
Harbor Lights which is always lots of fun, not to mention the many other events in surrounding small towns.
Sports: We have an arena football team, an ice hockey team, a baseball team.
Fitness: Corpus Christi Athletic Club (largest health club), Feminique (women's health club), Curves, Gym X (24 hour facility), Platypus Fitness Center, YWCA
Nightlife: There are some great 20s/30s bars.
Katz / 21 is great, Havana Club is also tons of fun,
Dr. Rockits Blues Bar, Rumba Room is great for salsa/merengue dancing,
Executive Surf Club is a great restaurant and provides live music some nights
Shopping: Two malls (one is not so fabulous), several shopping centers
Military: There is a naval base in Corpus and a couple of other bases in surrounding towns
News: Corpus Christi Caller-Times - our newspaper,
KIII (ABC affiliate),
KRIS (NBC affiliate),
KZTV (CBC affiliate)
Tourist season: Not to worry! There are Winter Texans that migrate from up north; however, they all stay on "the island" which refers to North Padre Island, about 5-10 minutes east of Corpus. There is no disruption in traffic and they go unnoticed in the city.
Sites to visit:
Whew! I'm spent and need to get going. I tried to include as much as possible and tried to provide as many links as possible. If you have any questions what-so-ever, please do not hesitate to ask. I was born here and have lived here 20 of my 23 years, so any questions, feel free to PM me.
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