Stories from the Coastal Bend and across Texas when regional or state actions directly affect local communities. This section provides broader context for issues shaping life in Kingsville and surrounding areas.
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Inside the plans to bring Corpus Christi’s historic Ritz Theatre back to life
New renderings reveal a restored theater, adjoining annex and a regional vision that reaches across the Coastal Bend to Kingsville By Claudia Rivas | Kingsville Independent News CORPUS CHRISTI — After sitting closed for nearly four decades, Corpus Christi’s historic…
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Tom ‘Bones’ Malone brings a lifetime of music to the Coastal Bend
Photo: Tom “Bones” Malone will join The Texas Bluesmen for an Oct. 9 performance in Corpus Christi as part of The Ritz Spotlight Series. Photo by John Filo Original Blues Brothers Band member will join The Texas Bluesmen Oct. 9…
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Why Texas Is Taking a Closer Look at Data Centers
Governor orders statewide audit as rapid growth raises questions about electricity, water and infrastructure By Kingsville Independent News Staff When most Texans think about the state’s electric grid, they likely picture homes, businesses and factories drawing electricity during the hottest…
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The tradeoffs of energy growth in South Texas
A three-part look at how Texas’ energy expansion reaches South Texas communities, from the Port of Corpus Christi to inland counties. Editor’s Note: This is the final installment in a three-part series examining what “energy dominance” means for South Texas…
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Beyond the Port: the inland infrastructure powering energy exports
A three-part look at how Texas’ energy expansion reaches South Texas communities, from the Port of Corpus Christi to inland counties. Editor’s Note: This is the second installment in a three-part series examining what “energy dominance” means for South Texas…
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Why Corpus Christi has become a focal point in Texas’ energy expansion
A three-part look at how Texas’ energy expansion reaches South Texas communities, from the Port of Corpus Christi to inland counties. Editor’s Note: Last week, state and national leaders gathered at the Port of Corpus Christi to promote Texas’ growing…
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