Small Biz Profile: A small price toward a big dream

With inflation and rise of big businesses, the push for small businesses has become stronger then ever, fighting for survival against competitors with never ending funds. This column is here to highlight the hidden gems in Corpus Christi and their owners. So to kick off I’m starting with everyone’s favorite place to meet friends, study, read, work, and just hang out, a coffee shop.  Café Calypso is understated and cozy with a warm welcome, the way I would describe being here is like a hug in a mug. Café Calypso isn’t just a coffee shop, they serve fresh made sammies,…

Know the rules before you head to the beach

Violations can result in jail, fines of several hundred dollars or more With spring break nearly here, many students and residents will likely already have plans to head out to the beach and enjoy the spring weather while it lasts. If you happen to be one of them and are currently counting down the days until you can put away your schoolbooks and pick up your surfboard or fishing gear, you should refresh yourself on the city’s beach rules. In Corpus Christi and the surrounding area, there are two types of beaches: Gulf beaches and beaches within city limits. Gulf…

Lots to do at National Seashore

Anyone looking to enjoy a safe beach experience this spring break should check out the Padre Island National Seashore. The national park starts at the northern end of Padre Island and runs about 65 miles down the coast where it ends at the Port Mansfield Channel.   The Padre Island National Seashore consists of multiple beaches with different activities to take part in. Some of those activities besides swimming include beachcombing, bicycle riding, birdwatching, and fishing. Also, canoeing and kayaking are permitted on the Laguna Madre.    Camping is also popular among people who visit the park. It is first-come,…

Enjoy spring break without going broke

Corpus Christi locals know that during spring break there could be a lot of beach activity and out-of-town visitors. But how does a Del Mar student go out and catch a break without wasting money? Money is the first thing to consider when going out during spring break. If one drives a vehicle, that’s gas out of your pocket or if you hitch a ride with a friend. Aside from that, there must be something do to. Fortunately, Corpus Christi offers some free and low-cost activities to its locals.  The Art Museum of South Texas is hosting its “Exhibition Opening:…

Meetings at DMC focus on city’s drought plan

City councilman, officials meet with residents to go over proposed changes City Councilman and Del Mar College history professor Jim Klein held two public hearings at Heritage Campus on Feb. 7 and Feb. 9 to discuss the City Council’s proposed changes to the city’s drought contingency plan. The hearings were also attended by the chief operating officer for water utilities, Mike Murphy; the city’s water resource manager, Estabon Ramos; and Corpus Christi Water’s community outreach specialist, Erin Hawkins.  Klein held the hearings to receive public comment on the proposed changes to the city’s drought contingency plan. The proposed changes are…