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Nov 4, 2008 Press Releases
10/30/08
City To Help Host Rescheduled Veterans Summit
Corpus Christi Mayor Henry Garrett will welcome participants to the 2008 Veterans and Military Summit at 9 a.m. Saturday, November 1, 2008 at the American Bank Center, 1901 N. Shoreline Boulevard. The event will be held from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. that day.
The summit was originally to have been held in September of this year but was canceled because of Hurricane Ike. As a result, organizers have rescheduled it for this Saturday. The summit is free and is open to all veterans, active duty military personnel and their dependants.
Among those participating in a wide variety of informational workshops with topics ranging from health care issues to employment, will be representatives from the Department of Veterans Affairs and the State of Texas. In addition, there will be a large number of exhibits featuring agencies that provide services to veterans.The summit will also offer a health fair, job fair, free parking, refreshments and door prizes.
Contact: Rudy Garza, City of Corpus Christi Governmental Affairs Director 361-826-3082.
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Oct 20, 2008 Press Releases
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October 3, 2008
TRENDY SHOPPES: SHOP TRENDY, SHOP INDIE, SHOP HANDMADE
FRISCO, TX - SKJ Web Designs Inc. launches a new indie shopping website featuring trendy handmade items. Trendyshoppes.com features items including accessories, apparel, bath and body, earth friendly, household, jewelry, children’s items, and paper goods.
Trendy Shoppes believes in supporting the indie designer. When you shop there you are supporting independent designers, artists and crafters as opposed to big corporations. The designers that make these products are dedicated to producing quality items and take great pride in the work they do. You will find a commitment to quality and creativeness among their wonderful vendors and designers. So if you are looking for something that you can’t get at the local mall, you are visiting the ideal online store.
Trendy Shoppes offers easy online shopping, featured items, and a wish list. To learn more about Trendy Shoppes, please visit www.trendyshoppes.com.
About Trendy Shoppes:
Trendy Shoppes is a new online store where you will find unique, hip & trendy handmade items.
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If you would like more information about Trendy Shoppes, please visit www.trendyshoppes.com or email info@trendyshoppes.com
Oct 19, 2008 Press Releases
10/10/08
The City of Corpus Christi advises Padre Island residents that repairs to a 24-inch transmission water line servicing Padre have been completed. That means island residents may now return to their normal water usage.
The repair work began at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2008 and was completed shortly after midnight this morning.
The City thanks residents on the island for their water conservation efforts while the repairs were underway Thursday night. That spirit of cooperation helped ensure that water service on the island was not completely interrupted during the repair effort.
Contact: City of Corpus Christi Water Department 361-826-1681.
Oct 18, 2008 Press Releases
10/10/2008
The City of Corpus Christi Streets and Solid Waste Services Department will be offering a Free Residential Construction Debris Disposal and Used Tire Recycling Day on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Residential construction materials and used tires (limit 4 tires) may be disposed free of charge from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Citizens Collection Center.
Event: Free Construction Debris Disposal and Used Tire Recycling Day
Where: Citizens Collection Center at the J.C. Elliott Transfer Station,
7001 Ayers Street
Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2008
Residents (non-commercial) who are Solid Waste Services customers wishing to dispose of construction materials and used tires must present a valid picture ID showing a current City of Corpus Christi address to participate in this one-day free service.
Some Restrictions Apply: No commercial or industrial waste will be accepted free of charge. Contractors and commercial vehicles may pay the normal landfill gate fees to dispose of their items on this date.
For more information, please contact Solid Waste Services at 826-2489 or 826-1633, or online at www.cctexas.com.
Contact: Lawrence Mikolajczyk, Interim Director, Solid Waste Services 361-826-1965.
Oct 17, 2008 Press Releases
10/10/08
The City of Corpus Christi advises Padre Island residents that repairs to a 24-inch transmission water line servicing Padre have been completed. That means island residents may now return to their normal water usage.
The repair work began at 3 p.m. on Thursday, October 9, 2008 and was completed shortly after midnight this morning.
The City thanks residents on the island for their water conservation efforts while the repairs were underway Thursday night. That spirit of cooperation helped ensure that water service on the island was not completely interrupted during the repair effort.
Contact: City of Corpus Christi Water Department 361-826-1681.
Oct 17, 2008 Press Releases
10/07/2008
The Corpus Christi City Council met in executive session today, Tuesday, October 7, 2008 to determine the slate of City Manager candidates to be interviewed on Tuesday, October 28, 2008. Arcus Consulting had over 100 applicants for the City Manager position with 65 meeting minimum qualification requirements, out of which five were chosen for interviews. Currently, the slate of candidates includes:
Pamela Brangaccio - Over 25 years of government service and is currently consulting for the City of Sarasota and Town of Surfside in Florida.
Mike Cernech - Over 17 years of local government and professional experience and is currently Deputy City Manager, City of Tamarac, Florida.
Scott Moore - Over 14 years of government experience and is currently Interim City Manager, City of Wichita, Kansas.
Florencio Pena - Over 27 years of government experience and is currently the Director of Fleet Services, City of San Antonio, Texas.
Marsha Segal-George - Over 25 years of government experience and is currently on special assignment as the Director of General Administration, City of Orlando, Florida.
Contact: Kim Womack, Director of Public Information 361-826-3211.