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WATER EMERGENCY
The Corpus Christi Fire Department (CCFD) is looking for candidates for its 50th Fire Academy. Prospective candidates are invited to attend a series of in-person recruitment open houses from October through December. These events provide applicants with the opportunity to learn more about the hiring process, training expectations and the rewarding career opportunities available within CCFD.
At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council approved a first reading ordinance accepting a $17,830,308 grant from the U.S. Department of War, Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, to replace aging water infrastructure along the Leopard Street and Up River Road corridor.
The City of Corpus Christi’s Arts & Cultural Commission (ACC) is accepting applications for the 2027 Arts Grant Program. The program provides funding for cultural events hosted by local organizations that attract visitors to Corpus Christi. Matching grants of up to $15,000 are available to eligible Corpus Christi nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status.
The City Council and Corpus Christi B Corporation (Type B) have approved a Business Incentive Agreement supporting El Bolillo Bakery’s proposed expansion into Corpus Christi. The project is projected to introduce a new manufacturing and distribution facility to the city and could generate an estimated 121 permanent jobs.
Beginning Tuesday, October 20, travelers will see a new traffic pattern on Yorktown Boulevard with several intersections now open in the section from Rodd Field Road to the Oso Creek Mud Bridge.
At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council approved submitting a grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice for the Fiscal Year 2026 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program in the amount of $221,404.
At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council approved the acceptance of more than $780,000 in federal grant funding to install exhaust removal systems at 13 Corpus Christi fire stations. The improvements will help protect firefighters by reducing exposure to harmful diesel exhaust.
At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council accepted a donation of $11,160 from the Rotary Club of West Corpus Christi.
Beginning Monday, October 12, a section of Thames Drive between Rhine Drive and Williams Drive will be closed while construction continues on a reclaimed water pipeline. The street closures will continue through Tuesday, December 1. Two-way traffic will be maintained on the open section of the roadway throughout construction.
The City of Corpus Christi’s Arts & Cultural Commission (ACC) invites arts-related non-profit organizations to the 2026 Arts Forum.
