Economic Development

The City of Corpus Christi today acknowledged the action taken by Moody's Ratings to downgrade the City's General Obligation Limited Tax and sales tax revenue ratings to A1 from Aa2, and the Combined Utility Enterprise rating to A1 from Aa3.

At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Mayor Paulette Guajardo and the City Council approved the first reading of a forty-year lease agreement with The Texan Stores to construct and operate a convenience store and fueling station at the Corpus Christi International Airport.

At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Mayor Paulette Guajardo and the City Council approved the Project and Financing Plan for Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #6, advancing the development of Barisi Village. The Project and Financing Plan outlines how funds generated within the zone may be used to support public infrastructure.

The City of Corpus Christi and the Type B Corporation are cultivating the next generation of community leaders thanks to a recent collaboration with the University of Texas at Austin’s Home to Texas Internship Program.  

At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Mayor Paulette Guajardo and the City Council approved a set of coordinated Minimum Revenue Guarantee Funding Agreements that will support Frontier Airlines' coming to Corpus Christi International Airport and offering new nonstop service to Denver International Airport.

Mayor Paulette Guajardo and the Council approved an incentive agreement with Cinergy Family Entertainment Center for a 90,000-square foot Entertainment Destination. The entertainment center will be at the corner of Rodd Field Road and South Padre Island Drive in Council District 4.

The Corpus Christi IceRays, a proud member of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), have announced key leadership changes and enhancements to fan engagement.

The Port of Corpus Christi (Port) has submitted two rezoning applications for sites located in the Northside area, adjacent to the Washington-Coles and Hillcrest neighborhoods.

The City of Corpus Christi and Beach to Bay organizers will hold a joint news conference to brief the public on the Beach to Bay Relay Marathon event scheduled for Saturday, May 31.

Today, the Corpus Christi IceRays, a member of the North American Hockey League (NAHL), announced an important organizational update.