VOLLEYBALL: Ladies open districts second half with win Oct 10, 2009
The Pirates travel to Corpus Christi Moody today for a 2 p.m. matchup. They will host Corpus Christi Miller Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Sandcrabs roll past Trojans Oct 8, 2009
The Sandcrabs used the big play early, scoring on plays of 55, 65 and 96 yards in the first quarter, en route to a 52-6 whipping of district foe Corpus Christi Moody on homecoming night. The win moves Calhoun to 4-2 overall, and sets up a battle of 2-0 teams in district play Friday at Corpus Christi Ray ... Ray lost to San Benito (36-35), United Laredo (34-15) and Flour Bluff (39-15), before picking up wins over Robstown (43-8) and district foes Beeville (35-33) and Corpus Christi Miller (28-0).... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Sandies rally past Moody for 3-2 win Oct 8, 2009
Calhoun was down two games to one and came back to defeat district foe Corpus Christi Moody 3-2 in volleyball action Friday ... The Sandies travel for a pair of district matches this week, at Corpus Christi Miller on Tuesday and at Corpus Christi Ray on Friday ... The Calhoun freshman volleyball team rolled to a 25-4 and 25-9 win over Corpus Christi Moody on Friday. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
A man and his car travel the distance Oct 6, 2009
Father and son found the car in Corpus Christi in 2000. Lance described it as amazing when he first saw it, because the previous owner revved it up for street racing with a 427 engine. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Calhoun JV slams Rockport Oct 2, 2009
The Sandcrabs are back in action Thursday at Corpus Christi Moody ... The Sandcrabs travel to Corpus Christi Moody on Thursday. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Sterlite offers to limit extent of lawsuit recovery from Grupo Sep 23, 2009
Judge Richard Schmidt of the US Bankruptcy Court in Corpus Christi, Texas, said last month that Grupo Mexicos $2. 48-billion plan was better than Sterlites plan, as it would offer more recovery to creditors. (India Times)
TENNIS: Pirates beats Victoria, Kingsville Sep 23, 2009
The Pirates host Tuloso-Midway Thursday, Sept. 24 beginning at 4 p.m. They travel to Corpus Christi King Saturday, Sept. 26 for competition beginning at 9 a.m.. Article Rating. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Sandies roll past Ray for district victory Sep 20, 2009
The Sandies improved to 2-0 in district play with a 3-1 win over Corpus Christi Ray on Tuesday ... Calhoun has won five of its last six matches and improved to 2-0 in district play with a 3-1 win over Corpus Christi Ray Tuesday night. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Lady Pirate volleyball opens district with Beeville win Sep 16, 2009
The Pirates hosted Corpus Christi Moody last night. They will travel to Corpus Christi Miller Friday, Sept. 18 for a 5:30 p.m. matchup. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Heading all around the state - literally Sep 13, 2009
In that time, the 32-year-old Corpus Christi native wants to hike counter-clockwise along the Texas perimeter. His journey began in his hometown on Aug. 28. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Jon WertheimTENNIS MAILBAG Sep 11, 2009
James of Corpus Christi, Texas: "As a white guy who plays tennis in Texas, I'll agree that many people do admire Serena and Venus, just as I do. But they were generally not well received in the beginning of their careers and continue to be treated poorly by many in the tennis community, those in the media and club players/owners. I live in tennis-happy Texas and I can guarantee that the only reason people cheer for Serena, particularly, is because she is American. I can't tell you how many... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Sandies roll past Tidehaven Sep 6, 2009
Their next home match is Friday, Sept. 11, against Corpus Christi Miller in their first district contest of the season. Article Rating. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Ladies cross country places third in Palacios Sep 5, 2009
The Lady Pirates travel to West Guth Park in Corpus Christi Saturday, Sept. 5. Article Rating. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Movin' On Up: McCutchen's turn Sep 5, 2009
CALLED UP: Recalled from Double-A Corpus Christi on Aug. 28 when RHP Alberto Arias went on the DL.. DEBUT: Aug. 28 in a 14-7 loss to Arizona. (MLB.com -- Pittsburgh Pirates)
Cross Country Opens 2009 Season Sep 5, 2009
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - The Stephen F. Austin cross country teams kicked off their season Friday in the Texas Aus Christi Islander Relays. The two-man relay-format event saw a Ladyjack team finish second in the women's race and a pack of three men's tandems crack the top seven. (Sfajacks.com)
Lady Pirates place second at Hub City Volleyfest Sep 2, 2009
They returned on Saturday to face Corpus Christi Ray, whom they beat in two games, 25-20, and 25-14 ... The Pirates traveled to Corpus Christi Carroll last night. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Market Watch: Nifty choppy; NALCO, Sterlite, BHEL down Sep 2, 2009
The bankruptcy court in Corpus Christi, Texas, recommended the offer of Grupo Mexico only rival of Sterlite over the Indian companys bid. Reliance Infratel, a subsidiary of Reliance Communications, plans to raise Rs 5000 crore from the primary market, say media reports. (India Times)
Jaycee's Stepdad: Her New Life "Like Mars" Sep 1, 2009
she eventually got away in Corpus Christi, Texas. I ask her to please let me go with her. (CBS News)
A Badge with honor in Collin County (8) Aug 28, 2009
Texas has 254 counties and 195 of them were represented at the 131st Texas Sheriffs Association Convention held recently in Corpus Christi. Two sheriffs are ladies and about a third are newly elected. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Sterlite sweetens Asarco bid; stock up 1% Aug 20, 2009
The plan was announced in federal bankruptcy court in Corpus Christi, Texas, on Wednesday by Asarco attorney Jack Kinzie. The exact cash terms of the new Sterlite offer were not disclosed. (India Times)
Central Hockey League: Jackalopes release 2009-2010 schedule Aug 7, 2009
The Odessa Jackalopes will open the 64-game 2009-2010 Central Hockey League season with a 7:05 p.m. contest against the Corpus Christi IceRays on Oct. 16 at Ector County Coliseum ... Odessa will abandon the Ector County Coliseum for the annual Rodeo Road Trip after Corpus Christi comes calling at 7:05 p.m. on Jan. 2. (Odessa American, TX)
Redfish tourney heads to Port Lavaca Saturday Aug 6, 2009
Some will stick to areas around Port Lavaca, but others will travel to Port O Connor and even Corpus Christi to do their fishing. The weigh-in begins at 2 p.m. Saturday. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
More Oil Washes Up On Texas Beaches Jul 29, 2009
CORPUS CHRISTI (July 28, 2009)--More unwanted blobs of oil have washed up on Texas beaches during the busy summer tourist season ... Suydam told the Corpus Christi Caller-Times that a 15-mile cleanup at the seashore began Sunday afternoon after beachgoers reported the tar balls, about 2-3 inches in diameter. (KWTX.com, TX)
Mandatory Hurricane Evacuation Law Goes Into Effect In September Jul 27, 2009
CORPUS CHRISTI (July 26, 2009)--Police can arrest people who dont leave town under mandatory evacuation orders under a new state law that goes into effect in the heart of Texas' hurricane season ... The Corpus Christi Caller-Times reports the new law gives county judges and mayors the power to authorize use of "reasonable force" to remove peo 00001C4E ple from the area. (KWTX.com, TX)
Maysonet to pitch in for red-hot Astros Jul 25, 2009
295 with two home runs and 13 RBIs in 29 games since being promoted to Double-A Corpus Christi on June 10. He will report to the U.S. team on Sept. 1 in Cary, N.C., and then travel to the Czech Republic on Sept. 6 to begin the 22-team tournament, which begins play on Sept. 9. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Hundreds Gather On Texas Beach To Watch Sea Turtle Release Jul 25, 2009
CORPUS CHRISTI (July 24, 2009)--Another batch of newly hatched Kemp's ridley sea turtles is heading for the Gulf of Mexico and the release of more endangered turtles was planned Friday from Malaquite Beach on Padre Island National Seashore. More than 425 visitors crowded the seashore Thursday to witness the release of 245 Kemp's ridley hatchlings. (KWTX.com, TX)
Nagging injuries pile up for Astros Jul 20, 2009
Brocail, on the disabled list since May 4 with a left hamstring strain, will throw twice at Round Rock and four times at Double-A Corpus Christi before hopefully rejoining the team. "I feel I need a lot of work," Brocail said. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Omni uses TracyLocke for new ad campaign Jul 18, 2009
The new series of print advertisements, running nationally in trade publications through the end of the year, feature the in Pennsylvania; the , which opened in January; Omni s , which includes properties in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, Houston and Corpus Christi; and Omni s Sensational Meetings program. "We're targeting particularly the meetings industry," Kboudi said. (Dallas Business Journal, TX)
Audit shows seized funds boosted South Texas DA staff salaries Jul 15, 2009
Jim Wells County is a rural jurisdiction south of San Antonio and west of Corpus Christi. Bookmark/Share. (KHOU.com, TX)
Southwest Airlines traffic down, new sale offered Jul 8, 2009
Chicago; Dallas; and Corpus Christi, Texas. The sale fares are for travel between Sept. 9 and Nov. 18. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Steering wheel to spinning reel Jul 2, 2009
I guess I got my start when we lived in Corpus Christi, Texas. We did a lot of surf fishing because we lived right there at the beach and had time to kill -- those were definitely some fun times. (News & Observer -- Sports)
06/26: Life of Farrah Fawcett... > Jun 27, 2009
1 of 40 This is the 1964 high school yearbook photo showing Farrah Fawcett when she was voted "Most Beautiful" of her junior class at W.B. Ray High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. Fawcett, the "Charlie's Angels" star whose feathered blond hair and dazzling smile made her one of the biggest sex symbols of the 1970s, died Thursday, June 25, 2009 after battling cancer. (New York Post -- Gossip)
'Charlie's Angel' Farrah Fawcett dies at 62 Jun 26, 2009
Born Feb. 2, 1947, in Corpus Christi, Texas, she was named Mary Farrah Leni Fawcett by her mother, who said she added the Farrah because it sounded good with Fawcett. As a student at the University of Texas at Austin, she was voted one of the 10 most beautiful people on the campus and her photos were eventually spotted by movie publicist David Mirisch, who suggested she pursue a film career. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Heat Records Fall Wednesday And Thursday May Be Even Hotter Jun 25, 2009
Corpus Christi tied its previous record high of 98 degrees. For Some, The Heat Could Be Deadly. (KWTX.com, TX)
Is it ever OK to leave kids alone in the car? Jun 24, 2009
I did once leave my sleeping infant son in his car seat ( over 20 years ago) at a Kwik Trip ( that is how it was spelled) in Corpus Christi, Texas. It was pouring down rain and I was lost. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
A&M Researchers Say Texas Hurricane Damage Will Worsen Jun 2, 2009
Engineering researchers at Texas Aersity studied how climate change will affect hurricane-related flooding and storm damage in Corpus Christi, and the study concluded that rising sea levels and more intense hurricanes will increase structural damage to homes and buildings from a major hurricane in Corpus Christi by 60 percent to 100 percent in about 20 years and by more than 250 percent by 2080. That translates into projected damage increases of between $100 million to $250 million in 20 years... (KWTX.com, TX)
Hurricane forecast is near-normal May 29, 2009
At the MidCoast Hurricane Conference last month, Scott Cordero, of the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, said that the biggest variance in the amount of storms that would form would be due to the type of winds. El Nino winds generally mean a slower hurricane season, while La Nina winds are more likely to produce a greater chance of hurricanes. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Sci-fi writers on mission to imagine unimaginable May 23, 2009
They have been exploring the future, and "we owe it to mankind to come back and report what we've found," said writer Arlan Andrews, an engineer with the Navy in Corpus Christi, Texas. Andrews founded an organization of sci-fi writers to offer imaginative services in return for travel expenses only. (Boston Globe)
Saving Cents: Summer travel deals May 20, 2009
We called four- and five-star hotels in Galveston, Corpus Christi and San Antonio. Simply because we called and asked, the one in Galveston dropped the room rate from $209 a night to $188. (KHOU.com, TX)
Baseball Preview: Big 12 Championship May 19, 2009
A freshman from Calallen High School in Corpus Christi, Texas, Verrett is 7-1 this season with two saves and a 3. 50 ERA. He has leads the Bears with 54 strikeouts against 16 walks over 43. (Baylorbears.com)
CDC eases Mexico travel warning May 19, 2009
Texas health officials also reported on Friday that a man from Corpus Christi died from the new strain of H1N1 swine flu, raising the number of U.S. deaths to five. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that at least 100,000 Americans were infected with the virus, which has been behaving much like seasonal flu. (MSNBC -- Travel)
CDC Seeing More Regular Flu Cases Now May 16, 2009
A Corpus Christi man has died from the swine flu, making him the second Texan to die from the disease. VideosClick to Expand. (Click2Houston, TX)
Seven swine flu cases confirmed May 16, 2009
Health officials said the 33-year-old man from Corpus Christi, who suffering from other medical conditions, had died earlier in May, but the cause of death was only confirmed on Friday. Local advice. (BBC News -- UK)
U.S. DEATHS: Texas reports 3rd, Arizona reports 1st H1N1-related death May 16, 2009
PHOENIX (AP) Texas health officials say a 33-year-old Corpus Christi man died earlier this month of swine flu. Corpus Christi-Nueces County Health District's Dr. William Burgin Jr. said Friday that the man died May 5 or May 6 after becoming sick a few days earlier ... The other deaths in America were in Texas the Corpus Christi man, a Mexican toddler and a school teacher who died days after giving birth and a man in his 30s in Washington state. (USA Today -- News)
Texas Gas Prices Jump May 14, 2009
Corpus Christi had the cheapest gasoline, at $2. 12. (KWTX.com, TX)
On Farrah Fawcett's mortality May 13, 2009
On Sunday, Mother's Day, Farrah Fawcett's 91-year-old father flew from Corpus Christi, Tex. to Los Angeles to see his 62-year-old dying daughter. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Lions Take Series Finale May 11, 2009
SFA has already qualified for its second ever SLC Tournament that is scheduled to be played May 20-23 in Corpus Christi. -SFA. (Sfajacks.com)
Gasoline prices jump past $2 May 9, 2009
"Even if we get a hurricane that broadsides Corpus Christi, there's a lot of (refining) capacity on the shelf not being used that's easy to dip into," Kloza says. Average fuel prices published Friday by travel organization AAA from data provided by the Oil Price Information Service and Wright Express. (USA Today -- Money)
Aransas County Independent School District board trustee candidates in attendance at a panel Monday are, from left, Place 4 appointee Bill Rivera, Place 3 incumbent Sara Walvoord and challenger John Solis, and Place 4 opponent Norinne Holman. Not pictured are Place 6 candidates James Pieper and Alan Putman. Photo by NORMA MARTINEZ May 6, 2009
She also said the board opted not to attend a conference in Dallas, but went to Corpus Christi instead. She also said employee travel could be cut. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Midway ISD Cancels Some Field Trips, Reschedules Others May 2, 2009
The district plans to reschedule a middle school band trip to Dallas that was to have been next Wednesday, a middle school orchestra trip to Denton that was to have been next Thursday, a high school choir trip to Corpus Christi that was to have bee next Friday and a middle school pre-AP science physics day trip to Six Flags that was to have been next Friday. 00004000 More Stories. (KWTX.com, TX)
More Texas School Districts Opt To Close May 1, 2009
Corpus Christi Independent School District officials are closing a high school until further notice because a student at the campus has a probable case of swine flu ... Dr. William Burgin, the me 00002E4B dical authority for the Corpus Christi-Nueces County Health District, said the suspected case of swine flu had not been confirmed and he had no details about the student ... The Corpus Christi Caller-Times reports Elliff said, if health officials find any additional probable cases, then the... (KWTX.com, TX)
Pirates to close baseball season on heels of two-game win streak Apr 29, 2009
They then traveled to Cabaniss Field and defeated Corpus Christi Miller 7-6 Friday, April 24 in seven innings. The Pirates are now 6-5 in district and 13-9 on the season. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
Moehler, Backe ready for Texas travel Apr 28, 2009
Moehler will start for the Double-A Corpus Christi Hooks in Midland, Texas, on Wednesday ... He will then shift to Corpus Christi, which travels to Frisco, Texas, after its series in Midland. (MLB.com -- Houston Astros)
Corpus Christi firm leases storage unit Apr 18, 2009
Port of Corpus Christi considers selling cold-storage facility - San Antonio Business Journal ... Port of Corpus Christi considers selling cold-storage facility ... The Port of Corpus Christi and Coastal Bend Cold Storage, also based in Corpus Christi, are negotiating a lease with a minimum term of five years and a maximum of 17 years. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Irish Baseball Face Two Familiar Foes; Western Michigan, Northwestern Apr 15, 2009
Notre Dame has recently have played at several pro parks, including three college games and the 2001 exhibition vs. the Tampa Bay Devil Rays at their spring training site, Florida Power Park, plus 2002, '04 and '05 games in Texas at both Dell Diamond (home of triple-A Astros affiliate Round Rock Express) and Wolff Stadium (double-A San Antonio Missions), plus '06-'09 games at Wolff and the 2008 Whataburger Classic at Whataburger Field (home of the double-A Corpus Christi Hooks, also an Astros... (Und.com)
MAVERICKS SECURE 7-0 WIN OVER ROADRUNNERS IN FINAL CONFERENCE GAME Apr 12, 2009
The Mavs return to the courts on Friday, April 24 in Corpus Christi, Texas for the Southland Conference Tournament. Opponent and time for round one is still to be determined. (Utamavs.com)
`Jacks Drop Series Finale To Islanders Apr 12, 2009
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - The SFA bullpen did not allow an earned run in four innings of work, but Bryant Sparkman was the answer in relief for Texas Aus Christi as the Islanders captured the series finale, 8-6, at Chapman Field on Saturday. The `Jacks (13-19, 6-11 SLC) have now lost six out of seven games to the Islanders (13-21, 5-13 SLC) dating back to last season. (Sfajacks.com)
Ferguson Named SLC Hitter Of The Week Apr 7, 2009
Ferguson and the `Jacks will be back in action on Thursday when they travel to Corpus Christi to take on the Islanders. -SFA. (Sfajacks.com)
Carlene Jane Toney Apr 4, 2009
Besides her husband, Carlene is survived by a son, David Carl Toney and wife Clara of Angleton; a daughter, Rebecca Jane Hutchinson and husband Jeff of West Columbia; a sister, Ramona Smith of Corpus Christi; ten grandchildren; and five great grandchildren (a sixth is expected in June) and many nieces, nephews and cousins. A daughter, Dianna Olivia Sekulich, died in 1994. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Schafer's fate TBD this weekend Apr 3, 2009
With Houston's Major Leaguers traveling to Texas to play their Double-A affiliate in Corpus Christi, Braves manager Bobby Cox limited most of his position players to two at-bats. The fact that Schafer was once again in this lineup filled with the other projected starters provides even more reason to believe that he'll be in center field for Sunday's game against the Phillies. (MLB.com -- Atlanta Braves)
Nowak to undergo testing Apr 3, 2009
Nowak remains a U.S. Navy captain, stationed at Corpus Christi, Texas. She and her husband divorced last year. (Florida Today)
- Women's Tennis Completes Regular-Season Sweep Of UTEP Apr 1, 2009
Nearly one month ago, the Green Wave turned their season around with a 5-2 win over the Miners in the opening match of the Inaugural Islander Invitational on March 27 in Corpus Christi. The result was a bit closer this time around and with the win, Tulane improved to 10-10 on the year and 2-4 in C-USA play. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
- Women's Tennis Travels To El Paso For Pair Of Weekend Matches Apr 1, 2009
Sunday's match, which is slated to start at 11 a.m., marks the second time this season that Tulane and the Miners will square off against each other, and the Green Wave own the previous meeting, 5-2, back on Feb. 27 in day one of the Inaugural Islanders Invitational in Corpus Christi, Texas. Following this weekend's matches, the Green Wave return to action on April 10 when they travel to Kansas to take on the Kansas Jayhawks. (Tulanegreenwave.com)
BASEBALL: Pirates open strong, fall to 0-2 in district play Mar 25, 2009
Chance Marshall winds up for a pitch against Corpus Christi Carroll in action in the Miras Baseball Classic on March 6 ... Published: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:08 PM CDT The Rockport-Fulton High School baseball team got off to a good start in the preseason before stumbling with back-to-back district losses to Corpus Christi schools Moody and Ray ... Friday morning, March 6, the Pirates suffered a 2-3 heartbreaker to Corpus Christi Carroll. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
SOFTBALL: Ray drops ladies 3-6, fall to 0-3 in district Mar 25, 2009
Published: Tuesday, March 24, 2009 9:08 PM CDT The Rockport-Fulton High School softball team traveled to Cabaniss Field Friday, March 20 and fell by a close 3-6 score to Corpus Christi Ray, as the Lady Texans scored four unearned runs. The Pirates are now 0-3 in district and 3-11 on the season. (Rockport Pilot, TX)
