Life in the Coastal Bend

A few weeks ago, Hurricane Harvey blew through the Coastal Bend and devastated our community. While Corpus Christi didn’t receive the brunt of the damage as predicted, our neighboring communities like Rockport, Ingleside, Port Aransas, Bayside, Refugio, Aransas Pass,...

August 24th, 2017 Surrounding areas were being evacuated as Hurricane Harvey was closing in on the Texas coast. I am located on the Southside of Corpus Christi, TX. I have three kids and two dogs. My mother just had surgery....

My family lives in Corpus Christi, and aside from downed fences and missing shingles, our home did well during Hurricane Harvey. We are fortunate our friends and family members are safe. But our friends and neighbors throughout the Coastal...

Not long ago, our focus was on a solar eclipse. But here we are, a few days later, in the midst of Hurricane Harvey, of the most dangerous hurricanes the Coastal Bend has seen. And although Texas is big,...

A storm is brewing in the Gulf so we’re watching and waiting. As a native Corpus Christian, I get an adrenaline rush at the start of hurricane season. At the same time, I know that disaster could strike and...

Summer brings opportunities for family time, travel, and fun in the sun! But you can also bank on this time of year bringing us those brutal South Texas temperatures we're all so familiar with. That's why our friends at Reliant are back again this...

Looking for the best 4th of July events in the Coastal Bend? We’ve compiled a list of the Corpus Christi area’s biggest and best 4th of July events, including the best places to catch amazing fireworks displays! Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau's 4th...

The temperature is quickly rising outside, and we're always in search of ways to beat this South Texas heat. What better way to cool off than enjoying a cold treat?! I will admit my family is a bit addicted to...

Photo Credit: Bumble-B Photography Corpus Christi Moms Blog, in partnership CHRISTUS Spohn Healthcare System and our our parent site City Moms Blog Network was thrilled to host Bloom :: An Event for New & Expecting Moms!   Whether moms were expecting their first {or third!}...

Hey Moms! Summer is coming! Maybe in your house, your kids are already out of school! For you, that may be a good or bad thing. There’s no judgement here, but either way, I’m sure you’re looking for things...