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1 week ago | 
caller.com | Olivia Garrett
A Nueces County study revealed significant challenges for residents in accessing timely medical appointments, exceeding national averages in many specialties. The study employed "secret shopper" calls, revealing long wait times for new patients with commercial insurance, particularly in family medicine, geriatrics and pulmonary care. A proposed Texas bill aimed at physician recruitment, supported by the Nueces County Hospital District, failed to pass due to time constraints.
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Olivia Garrett
Just two years ago, several local government entities in Nueces County were bracing for devastating financial hits. But due to the efforts of local officials and lawmakers, new legislation aims to prevent similar situations in the future. The budget woes weren’t the result of poor decision-making or a bad economy.
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2 weeks ago | 
caller.com | Olivia Garrett
Nueces County taxing entities faced budget shortfalls due to a Texas policy requiring budgets to be based on potentially contested property valuations. New legislation allows local governments to use uncontested property values from large taxpayers while disputes are ongoing. The bill, awaiting the governor's signature, aims to protect taxpayer rights while enabling effective budget planning.
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3 weeks ago | 
caller.com | Olivia Garrett
As Corpus Christi seniors complete their final semester, Corpus Christi ISD has announced the dates and times of this year's graduation ceremonies. CCISD's traditional high schools, which are Miller, Moody, Carroll, Ray, King and Veterans Memorial high schools, will celebrate graduation on May 30 and 31. Branch Academy and Collegiate High School will celebrate on May 15. Coles High School will celebrate later, on June 5.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Olivia Garrett
A Corpus Christi former labor union president has pleaded guilty in federal court to embezzling more than $280,000 from his union, the U.S. Department of Justice announced April 28. Robert Cirilo, 42, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of embezzling from a labor organization, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas. Cirilo led United Steelworkers Local 13-1647 from 2021 through 2024. Cirilo will be sentenced on Aug. 12.
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1 month ago | 
caller.com | Olivia Garrett
More than 1,000 international students have had their visas revoked since late March, impacting universities across the U.S., including those in the Coastal Bend area of Texas. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Texas A&M University-Kingsville have confirmed that several students have been affected. The ACLU of Texas criticized the visa revocations, citing a lack of due process for the affected students.
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1 month ago | 
caller.com | Olivia Garrett
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi opened a new passport acceptance facility, the second in Corpus Christi. The facility offers passport applications, renewals and photos by appointment. New passports, certain renewals and lost/stolen passports must be processed in person. Applicants need proof of identity and citizenship and payment via check or money order. Need a new passport? Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has opened a new passport acceptance facility on campus.
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1 month ago | 
yahoo.com | Olivia Garrett
Early voting is underway for several local races in the Coastal Bend. Not all cities or school districts are having elections this May. But there are several races on the ballot for cities and school districts in Nueces, San Patricio and Aransas counties, including school bond elections. Here's what to know about the election:What's on the ballot in Nueces County? In Nueces County, school districts in Flour Bluff, Agua Dulce and Bishop are holding elections.
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1 month ago | 
caller.com | Olivia Garrett
Early voting is underway for several local races in the Coastal Bend. Not all cities or school districts are having elections this May. But there are several races on the ballot for cities and school districts in Nueces, San Patricio and Aransas counties, including school bond elections. Here's what to know about the election:What's on the ballot in Nueces County? In Nueces County, school districts in Flour Bluff, Agua Dulce and Bishop are holding elections.
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1 month ago | 
caller.com | Olivia Garrett
Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, died at age 88 on Easter Monday. The Diocese of Corpus Christi will hold a memorial Mass on April 23. Pope Francis was known for his advocacy for the poor and marginalized groups. Bishop Michael Mulvey praised the pope's dedication and described him as courageous. Ahead of the noon service on Easter Monday, the bells of Corpus Christi Cathedral solemnly rang.
