Living history in Corpus Christi A time machine floats in Corpus Christi Bay. Step aboard the USS Lexington, the world’s oldest aircraft carrier and now a museum, and travel into a past full of heroes and danger. First, some context. Corpus Christi has been a military town since U.S. General Zachary Taylor’s army set up
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Texas' Official Seashell The Texas shoreline off the Gulf of Mexico is 624 miles long, but the plains of Texas — in the form of shallow water and bays with sandy or muddy bottoms and an abundance of clams and oysters — are still visible if you look in the right places. The lightning whelk,
The Texas Tropical Trail Region hosts Monthly Partner Events every 3rd Tuesday throughout the 20-county region which are open to…
Texas has been squabbled about, claimed and counter-claimed, and even fought over for most of its existence. This means that…
In 1955, Corpus Christi police were on guard against people digging at the historic Old Bayview cemetery following claims in…
Start planning and mapping now, and in 2029 you’ll be fully prepared for a cross-country adventure along one of America’s…
Downtowns and highways are forever connected in Texas. While in many small towns a historic highway is the lifeblood of…
If you miss the nostalgia of a true drive-in, Snapka’s Drive Inn delivers. Do you remember the days of “cruising…
If you have ever cruised one of Texas’ quaint downtowns on any given major holiday weekend, chances are you’ve a…
Touch-and-gos. Pyrotechnics. Barrel rolls. Helicopter rescues. Skydiving. If the prospect of seeing any of these aeronautical feats gets your blood…
