Corpus Christi and the Coast

3+ hour, 51+ min ago   (187+ words) MONTGOMERY, TX -- Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe, Houston announced today it has once again been named Texas’s Best Incentive Hotel at the 7th annual World MICE Awards 2026. The World MICE Awards celebrate and recognize excellence in the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and…...

2+ hour, 14+ min ago   (738+ words) For Dr. Opal Lee, the road to Juneteenth recognition has been measured in miles. For years, the Fort Worth educator and activist walked more than two and a half miles at a time, often in cities across the country, carrying…...

6+ hour, 31+ min ago   (279+ words) Portman broke ground on Gateway 1960, a three-building, Class-A industrial park encompassing 714,233 square feet in Houston. The project is expected to deliver in Q3 2027. It’s located near George Bush Intercontinental Airport with quick access to Interstate 45. The park will encompass three buildings:…...

5+ hour, 10+ min ago   (167+ words) Post Register - Manage Subscription (Pay Your Bill, Vacation Request, Update Account Info) Opal Lee, right, attends an event honoring her 100th birthday Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. There was a problem reporting this. We welcome comments, however there are some…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (380+ words) GALVESTON, TX (September 1, 2026) — Juneteenth’s Home, an initiative of Galveston Historical Foundation’s African American Heritage Committee (AAHC) as well as city leaders and state officials, today announced the launch of a major master‑planning effort to establish a national center dedicated…...

4+ hour, 29+ min ago   (386+ words) Two community meetings will take place on the island in October so residents can help curate a national home for Juneteenth history and culture on the island. Galveston residents will have a chance to help curate a national home for…...

4+ hour, 51+ min ago   (375+ words) Oct 12, 2026, 13:28 ET Grant funds to support the District's Regional Innovation Center ELDRIDGE, Iowa, Oct. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Water Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic nonprofit organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), and Iowa American Water recently announced a $10,000 Workforce Readiness grant…...

4+ hour, 48+ min ago   (444+ words) Former Houston 93Q Country host Gerardo Sproet (center) has joined Brenham-based KTEX 106.1 as its new afternoon host following his departure from the Houston station in April. Nearly six months after his surprise exit from Houston's 93Q Country, Gerardo Sproet has found a…...

8+ hour, 11+ min ago   (389+ words) Garrett Searight is Barrett Media's News Editor, which includes writing daily news stories, features, and opinion columns. He joined Barrett Media in 2022 after a decade leading several radio brands in several formats, as well as a 5-year stint working in…...

8+ hour, 5+ min ago   (526+ words) TEXAS — On Oct. 7, the “grandmother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee kicked off her centennial celebration in Fort Worth. But before she hit that major milestone, there were plenty of highs and lows for the civil rights activist. From being christened the…...