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Exhibit at Art Museum of South Texas until April 29th Entertainer and artist Cheech Marin recently brought the spotlight to Corpus Christi, showcasing the work and identity of Chicano artists. Omar Mickelson, a Collegiate High School senior, met and shook hands with Marin at the opening of the Art Museum of South Texas’ exhibition “Los Tejanos: Chicano Art from the Collection of Cheech Marin.” “I got to hear this amazing man speak, and watched him share some of his favorite pieces of Chicano art with me and about 100 other people,” Michelson said. The exhibit features 39 works of art…

The six elections that no one is watching

On Nov. 5, Corpus Christi voters will vote on six ballot propositions focused on issuing bonds and changes to the local sales tax. Bond Measures The first four propositions on the ballot are bond measures. A bond, specifically a municipal bond, is a means for local governments to pay for public projects. They are a form of debt in which the city sells bonds to investors, who can then claim interest on the bonds. The interest payments are sometimes funded by the revenue generated by the project itself. In all bond measures up for vote, a “Yes” vote would support…

Police: Make a splash, not waves

Those heading out to the beach this Spring Break should stay mindful of a few important city laws and beach rules before soaking up some sun.  Every spring, the Coastal Bend’s beaches attract thousands of residents and tourists, but according to law enforcement, if beach-goers want to stay safe, they must obey the rules.  “We deal with a variety of mostly minor crimes including public intoxication, theft, fights and DWI,” said Port Aransas Chief of Police Scott Burroughs. “Almost every Spring Break arrest is either directly or indirectly related to the use or overuse of drugs or alcohol.” According to…