Police ramp up mall patrols to keep holiday shoppers safe

Corpus Christi Caller - Fri Nov 27

Sunrise Mall security officer Carlos Saenz walks along the third level of Sunrise Mall.

Higher education notes

Austin American-Statesman - Thu Nov 26

More oversight recommended for financial aid programs Seven public higher education institutions in Texas substantially complied with requirements for state-funded student financial aid programs, but there is room for improvement, according to a report by the state auditor's office.

Salvation Army's ring means 'Help!'

Corpus Christi Caller - Thu Nov 26

Longtime Salvation Army bell ringer volunteer Michael Marlow is the local volunteer kettle coordinator for this year's red kettle campaign.

Peggy Elder Miller

The Cuero Record, Cuero, Texas - Thu Nov 26

Peggy Elder Miller, age 72, of Corpus Christi died November 18, 2009 after a long battle with cancer.

Love of collecting arrowheads became lifelong hobby

Victoria Advocate - Wed Nov 25

Originally published November 25, 2009 at 2:06 p.m., updated November 25, 2009 at 8:40 p.m. Who were the Karankawa IndiansThe Karankawas became extinct in the 1800s and inhabited the Gulf Coast from Corpus Christi Bay to Galveston Bay.

A River Returns to the Sea

Texas Parks & Wildlife - Wed Nov 25

Roy and Jan Edwards knew it was a good place to be when they left the hustle and bustle of Houston five years ago to settle here.

Plenty to be thankful for in Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi Caller-Times - Tue Nov 24

Top ten list of things to be thankful for in Corpus Christi: 1. Plenty of cheap food to eat, inexpensive clothing and shelter.

Let citizens decide use of the building

Corpus Christi Caller-Times - Tue Nov 24

Here's workable proposal on the future use of Memorial Coliseum. I know there are those in favor of tearing it down.

Corpus Christi Eyes 600 Percent Fee Hike

The Journal of Commerce Online - Tue Nov 24

The Port of Corpus Christi, Tex., is considering a proposal to increase the port's harbor fee per vessel from the current $275 fireboat tariff to a $2,032 Harbor Safety Fee that would combine marine fire and police protection.

Follow-up flu doses in short supply

Corpus Christi Caller-Times - Mon Nov 23

H1N1 FLU INFO What You Can Do to Stay Healthy a ' Stay informed. This website will be updated regularly as information becomes available.