NORTH BEACH NEWS PDF BACK ISSUES WITH ARTICLE HEADLINES

2011

Jan 2011 (pdf 2MB)
Archway signifies new era on North Beach
New Harbor Ferry to begin service on March 12
Hunter, Hinojosa aim to bring cruise ship port to area
North Beach couple plans restaurant
New signs communicate rules, safety issues
Pepsi Pavilion grant application to be submitted soon
New recycling ‘Smart Carts’ coming to North Beach soon
CVB’s Horine presents eco-tourism to CCBA in November
Official CCBA Minutes from October 18, 2010
Harbor Bridge update
Runners get in workout before turkey dinner

Feb 2011 (pdf 2.7MB)
Fajitaville breaks ground near Beachwalk
TexDOT makes improvements on North Beach in 2011
CCBA subcommittee meets to plan video for Pepsi grant
Members of the Month - John & Liz Sloan
New recycling carts arrive
Official CCBA Minutes from November 18, 2010
Bird of the Month - Common Loon
Task Force Update - Parking issues brought to focus in February meeting
City removes slides, climber from Surfside playground
Ice storm hits North Beach

March 2011 (pdf 2.1MB)
RTA launches new Harbor Ferry service
‘Like’ CCBA on FaceBook!
Dolphin Park upgrade - CCBA’s adopted park gets palms
Adopt North Beach April 2
Bay Stop store to open soon
Fajitaville breaks ground, plans for summer opening
TSA opens ‘Wetlands Walk’
Calendar of Events
Volunteers help restore historic marshes along causeway
Boat Show coming April 7-10
Task Force Update
CC Beach Sail set for May 7 - Group plans city-wide garage sale
TxDOT at CCBA in February
Official CCBA Minutes from Jan 20, 2011 meeting
CCBA redefines priorities
Kai Meyer to attend Windsor
A splash of color

April 2011 (pdf 3.3MB)
Volunteers focus efforts on Dolphin Park
CCBA FaceBook gains friends
Spring Break 2011
Feral cats topic of discussion in March
Beach Sail - Business owners plan huge garage sale on Saturday, May 7
Calendar of Events
Dolphin Park Project - Enlightened Images shoots video
Member of the Month - Donna Kinney
Task Force Update - Sidewalk project ramps up
Official CCBA Minutes from Feb 17, 2011 meeting
Eye on the Beach (photos of Fajitaville, new trash cans, Bay Stop
North Beach community recycling featured on KRIS TV

May 2011 (pdf 1.4MB)
City candidates attend April CCBA meeting
Official CCBA Minutes from March 17, 2011 meeting
First Beach Sail brings activity to south end of beach
Beachcomber Cottages featured in German exhibition
North Beach Natives - Mother Nature alive on the beach
Aquarium’s new Dorsey’s Splash Park set to open soon
New campaign maximizes on Lexington’s large size
Fajitaville Grille beachfront construction makes progress
Task Force Update - Bond projects, cameras, new master plan move forward
Old North Beach - Historical photo of Paradise Pier

Sept 2011 (pdf 2.2MB)
Fajitaville creates wave of excitement
City applying for grants to develop site designs for two North Beach parks
North Beach clean, cool during summer heat wave
Bond 2008 Update: projects creep towards completion
2011 Summer Snap Shots
Lex, Aquarium top attractions

2010

Jan 2010 (pdf 1MB)
City installs trash cans along north jetty
RTA adds new North Beach bus routes
CCBA members pass away
Windstorm update: Ortiz explains changes
Seaman's Center rep speaks to CCBA in Nov
Red Tide affects Gulf coast, Corpus Christi Bay in Dec
CCBA to elect new officers
Member of the Month: Tom Reilly
City Council passes new Cottage District ordinance
County aiming to replace climber at Dolphin Park
Task Force responsible for improvements on beach
New Beach Watch signs inform of bacteria levels
Beachwalk clean! Crews sweep entire sidewalk
Stroller Strides moms use Beachwalk for exercising

Feb 2010 (pdf 2.7MB)
City reacts to high bacteria reports in CC Bay water
CCBA elects officers
Task Force examines future improvements, ideas
Solid Waste Dept schedules
Beach clean ups bring unity, pride to neighborhood
County to replace climber
Calendar of Events
TPWD biologist educates CCBA about Red Tide effects
Task Force examines North Beach name change

March 2010 (pdf 2.8MB)
First Sweep the Beachwalk event success
Bluebonnets bring memories of mother
CC Beach/North Beach name change debate continues
North Beach receives improvements before Spring Break
Paradise Pier- A dream come true for Selsor family
Gilbertson presents ideas for beach growth
North Beach water lines require frequent flushing
Go Green Tip: Read this online in color
Dolphin Park climber, swing set replaced

April 2010 (pdf 1.4MB)
City awarded grant for north end of beach
Brush collection this week
Recycle Monday, April 26
City might stop enforcing dumpster enclosure rule
Texas International Boat Show here April 22-25
RTA suspends service for Harbor Ferry this summer
Calendar of Events
Business of the Month: Blackbeard’s On the Beach
Member of the Month: Barbara Baird
Aquarium builds new area for American Alligator
Parking ordinance clarified
RTA improves bus stops
Harbor Bridge update: Painting project resumes
North Beach canine cruiser

May 2010 (pdf 4.8MB)
North Beach improvements move forward
CCBA’s mission
Parks Department looks into wooden bollard installation
City to review master plan, asking for input from locals
Pier 99 - Bayfront dining on North Beach
RTA improves bus stop
CCBA introduced to County
Las Brisas press release incorrectly names CCBA
Calendar of Events
Overflowing dumpsters problem on North Beach
Nature tourism in focus

Sept 2010 (pdf 2.6MB)
New bollards keep vehicles off beach
President’s Message
Calendar of Events
CCBA holds Meet & Greet in June
Bridge painting project continues
Tourism accounts for $23 million of city’s tax revenue
Aquarium seeks funding from Pepsi for improvements
Business of the Month: Yummies
Aquarium’s Explorer offers charters from North Beach
North Beach improvement projects move forward
City releases draft Master Plan revision
Increased beach use, lack of funding causes problems
City wins award for beach renourishment

Oct 2010 (pdf 2.1MB)
Curfew ordinance to go to Council Oct 26
Motel explosion, fire still under investigation
Two Corpus master plans aim to improve waterfront
Neighbors, police gather at Dolphin Park
Black recalls farm life
Blue Marlin Saloon
Official CCBA Minutes from May 20, 2010
Appointments
Task Force meets to discuss issues, plan improvements
Gilbertson envisions palms
Historical draw bridge still visible on north end of beach

Nov 2010 (pdf 781KB)
North Beach in the spotlight this fall
Official CCBA Minutes from Sept 16, 2010
Bird of the Month - Great Egret
Member of the Month - Shelley Hilliard
Ask the Attorney - Creating Association Rules
Beach Place maintenance
New sweeper attachment helps keep sand off Beachwalk
Task Force working for safety, more improvements
Business of the Month - Nueces Bay Bait Stand
TV news story highlights North Beach’s improvements

2009

Jan 2009 (pdf 2.6MB)
North end playground to become a reality
CCBA Underpass Clean Up set for Saturday, Jan 17
Biologist talks to CCBA about master bay plan
Bait stand re-opens under new management
Adopt-A-Spot volunteers keep North Beach trash-free
Halliburton helps keep north end of beach clean
Photo: metal detector 'North Beach good for treasure'
Envisioning a new face for North Beach’s jewel
Harbor Bridge replacement, repairs at a standstill
CCBA voices concern over Las Brisas pet coke plant
Wendy Pizzo reports on Neighbors on Watch
Gilbertson part of new Development Task Force
Neighborhood Services picks up dumped items
Committee approves changing sidewalk’s name
Condo owners concerned about standing water
Meyer to give free massage

Feb 2009 (pdf 5.8MB)
Dolphin Park official, work begins
CCBA member serves on Parks & Recreation committee
Sidewalk officially named ‘Corpus Christi Beachwalk’
TCEQ public hearing on Las Brisas at City Hall Feb 17
CCBA joins Halliburton crew in Turn-Around Cleanup
Neighbors clean entry to beach
North Beach gets new rep for Neighborhood Services
Bird of the Month - Brown Pelican
New Yachting Center hopes to move this spring
Calendar of Events
North end of beach offers recreational opportunities ...
... and possibilities for improvements, beautification
Photo: Scenic view from Surfside Park

March 2009 (pdf 3.5MB)
First development in 25 years here at last
New north end playground ready for Spring Break
Bird of the Month - Great Blue Heron
Calendar of Events
Mayoral candidates visit CCBA in February
With elections coming, politicians court CCBA members
Floating yacht center leaves the Rincon, towed to CC Marina
Geologist speaks to CCBA
Member of the Month - Sami Cameron
BoldFuture Summit draws leaders, citizens with vision
Neighborhood Beauty - The Beach Place garden
Saltwater Pool

April 2009 (pdf 1.3MB)
Dolphin Park name awaits Council approval
PRAC approves ‘Beachwalk,’ concept moves forward
City takes first step towards new bathhouse for beach
Member of the Month - Tom Reeves
North Beach Bounty - Robertson-Meyer vegetable garden
Calendar of Events
Birds flock to Causeway Island for mating, nesting
Neighbors on Watch discuss gang awareness in March
Police presence up on beach
City trucks fill holes, grade closed road on north end
North Beach restaurant builds playground in back
Focus on fences
City’s 1990 Master Plan is most recent for North Beach

2009

May 2009 (pdf 1.3MB)
Townhomes add new bright spot to beach
Ziegfest returns to North Beach for June 13 concert
Corpus Christi Beachwalk concept gains momentum
Donna Bodine recalls Heydays of North Beach in 1940s
North end park update
Summer crowds mean more trash on beach
Code Enforcement at work
North Beach on phone book
CCBA to take summer off
CCBA goes green - newsletters available online in PDF

Sept 2009 (pdf 3.4MB)
City steps up efforts on North Beach
North Beach on cover
CCBA members sit on new North Beach Task Force
Parks & Rec Advisory Committee tours beach
Corpus Christi Beachwalk idea spreads through city
Doctor, others to speak to CCBA on Las Brisas issue
CCBA members volunteer for Ziegenbock 09 in June
Conquer the Coast riders to cross Harbor Bridge
Sea turtle nesting on North Beach baffles biologists
Natural gas rig on Rincon
Illegal parking problems increased with summer crowds
Calendar of Events
Windmills, parts cropping up on Coastal Bend horizons
Two dolphin sculptures added to new playground

Oct 2009 (pdf 3.75MB)
City pressure spurs owners into compliance
September speaker focuses on Las Brisas health issues
Rep Ortiz urges Tex DOT to replace Harbor Bridge
CCBA’s Oct 15 speaker from local Aquarium
Volunteers continue to help keep beach clean
Members of the Month - Phyllis & Ron Thedford
North Beach Task Force holds third meeting Oct 12
Ocean House negotiates to purchase Rincon Point
Wetlands on Hwy 181 frontage road gets cleaned up
Manufacturer replaces slide at Dolphin Park
Tourist kiosks installed at Aquarium, Lexington
Calendar of Events
Harbor Ferry water taxi to operate year-round
Seagrass on beach part of natural marine cycle
Historic reminder

Nov 2009 (pdf 1.2MB)
Website names CC Beach top place to retire
Mayor takes a stroll
Graffiti Task Force asks for help
The Breakers gets new water pipes, parking lot
Aquarium rep speaks on volunteering, membership
City looks at Adopt-A-Park
Task Force makes impact
Pride Corpus Christi event sweeps up North Beach
Developer JoAnn Gilbertson working for growth
Surveying first visible sign of Bond 2008 beach projects
Betty Black helps charity
Calendar of Events
Which is it – CC Beach or North Beach?

Jan 2008 (pdf 1.3MB)
Speaker: John Valls, Port of Corpus Christi
Tom Reilly takes over as CCBA president
Port agrees to lease land to Ocean House resort
Pier 99 to restore boat, use it as waiting area
Aquarium, Lex propose North Beach improvements
CCBA member selected for watershore advisory committee
Swim indoors on weekends
Photo: How much longer? (Central Pavilion)
Adopt-A-Spot: Residents clean beach again in January
‘Blue’ developer wants to change property’s zoning
Villa del Sol renovation underway
Nautical playground proposed for North Beach
Corps of Engineers reps speak at CCBA meeting in Nov
City repairs broken cable, bollards

Feb 2008 (pdf 2.1MB)
Speaker: Andy Griffin of J. Golden Properties
CCBA elder Sarah Halder passes
Port marketing manager speaks to CCBA in January
Concrete structures could be used for playground
Grant targeted for playground funds
‘Blue’ developer tables zoning change at council
Villa del Sol renovation continues
Realtor: island development would ‘benefit’ CC Beach
More dead birds, grains, coins found in blue package
City Phone Numbers
Trailer trashed, abandoned - City cleans up the mess
Photo: Howard Fleck "For a job well done"
New building projects popping up on all sides of North Beach
North end restroom doors tagged

March 2008 (pdf 1.3MB)
Speaker: Tom Schmid, Texas State Aquarium
March brings flowers, tourists to North Beach
Golden Properties reps speak on development to CCBA
Commission OKs variances
Letter of Intent submitted for playground grant
Adopt-A-Spot clean-ups set for first Saturday of the month
North Beach residents get involved in NOW Program
Eye on the Beach photos: Central Pavilion puppies,
   new tables, pilings in water, trash pickup along causeway
Got Plants? Sign needs landscaping

April 2008 (pdf 4.5MB)
Speaker: Maricela Cuevas, LEPC
Kiteboarders discover North Beach
Aquarium’s Tom Schmid reveals new North Beach plan
Council to act on Blue zoning change request on April 15
Calendar of Events
Renovated Aquarium Inn offers long-term rentals
CCBA to send letter of endorsement for priorities
Harbor Bridge median fences will not be replaced
Adopt-A-Spot volunteers busy after spring break crowds
Photo: Surfside Park restrooms tagged
You could be reading this newsletter in color

May 2008 (pdf 2.2MB)
Speaker: Sgt Denise Pace, Directed Patrol Officer
City crews plant flowers at Surfside Park
CCBA to take summer off
Bond 2008 project ideas listed on city’s website
City honors Betty Black for keeping the flag flying
Surfside playground in need of mulch, graffiti removal
Letter to the Editor from Betty Black
Photo of snake: Resident reptile
North Beach residents continue doing clean ups
'Blue' adds new sign to site
Upcoming Events
Windsurfers start on North Beach, race across bay
JoAnn Gilbertson refines Beach Walk plan
Emergency planning expert speaks to group during April
Photo: storm water manhole repair

Sept 2008 (pdf 3.6MB)
Speaker: Kristi Peña, Corpus Christi RTA
Ike brings high water to beach
North Beach set to receive $1,200,000 from Bond 2008
Truck stuck, driver fined
Rockport’s park could nix North Beach plans
CCBA member plans project on Gulfbreeze
Calendar of Events
Fireworks bring families, fun, manhunt to North Beach
North Beach rocks with Texas music during ZiegFest 08
Neighbors work together to solve beach trash problem
Homeless living on North Beach during summer
Hurricanes’ high water covers Promenade with sand
City removes dead trees
Ferry dock damaged
Local hurricane season strongest in August, September
Photo: view from causeway "Welcome Back!"

Oct 2008 (pdf 3.7MB)
Speaker: Alan Bligh, CC Better Business Bureau
North Beach sidewalk’s past and future
RTA’s Peña educates group about mass transit system
Parks & Rec guide released
Officials support project (Beachcomber Cottages)
Aquarium holds Adopt A Beach Cleanup on Sept 27
Three men arrested for tagging North Beach businesses
Boat dock damaged
Aquarium repairs dock, Harbor Ferry returns to North Beach
Friends of CC Beach news
Pier 99 boat plans delayed
Seagrass lands on beach
Photo: Fish on! (fishing on south jetty)

Nov 2008 (pdf 2.8MB)
Speaker: Jace Tunnell, Biologist CBBEP
Townhome developer determined to build
Support CCBA by renewing your membership for 2009
Developer gives update on Blue Condominum project
Reminder: no December meeting
Developers ask for zoning change, tax abatement
Calendar of Events
Turn-around focus for January CCBA clean up
Floating building on Rincon to be CC Yachting Center
Parks crews step up care for North Beach Promenade
Bañales finds funding for north end playground
Code Enforcement at work
Sewer project in full swing
Bond 2008 improvements pass in November election
Better Business Bureau rep speaks to group in October
Villa del Sol condos moves forward with renovations
Photo: Fall winds attract sailors to North Beach

2007

April 2007 (pdf 817 KB)
Speaker: Bob Schulte of Ocean House Resort
Marez reelected with 60 percent
Committee meets to discuss priorities
Photo: Chilly April (Lexington in fog)
Ocean House Resort developer to speak
Man arrested for attacking woman still in jail
Betty Black honored with award

May 2007 (pdf 1.8 MB)
Speaker: J.R. Poindexter with Code Enforcement
CCBA president sends priorities to city
Photo: Wet Walk - Promenade flooded
Photos: JR Poindexter, surveying, SUV stuck
Four men beat homeless man on North Beach
Full house gathers to hear Ocean House speaker
Harbor Bridge meeting set for May 17, 5:30 pm

Sept 2007 (pdf 986 KB)
Speaker: Bob Jones, Texas Coastal Coordination Council
Program brings neighbors together
Photo: Working for a common goal (Adopt-A-Spot)
CCBA President’s Message + CCBA Mission
North Beach curfew change update
Name change for neighborhood?
Hummingbirds return
The Breakers get a face lift
Need a massage?
New restaurants on the beach
Is your membership current?
City dept heads tour beach
Upcoming Events
Neighborhood Pride Program
City employees focus on CCBA
Hurricane Season underway
Harbor Bridge meeting draws crowd
North Beach makes news headlines this summer
Photos: Bench designs for Promenade

Oct 2007 (pdf 2.3 MB)
Speaker: Dan Fleischer with Senior Softball Association
Members reunite in Sept CCBA meeting
Villa del Sol plans big renovation
City Phone Numbers
Mamasita’s gets new sign, new ice cream parlor opens
Softball league lights up North Beach
Two Adopt-A-Spot signs placed on North Beach
Upcoming Events
Corpus bayfront subject of talk at science museum
North Beach history traced in two books
City installs new signs
Beach, promenade swamped this fall

Nov 2007 (pdf 625KB)
Speakers: Abel DeLeon & Larry Ramos, Army Corps
Causeway Island receives fill from dredge
Sarah Halder better
El Rincon book a must-read for North Beachers
Bridges have impacted North Beach throughout history
Villa del Sol adopts section of beach in front of condos
Membership dues now due
Upcoming Events
Club elects new officers
Rigatoni’s Italian Restaurant opens branch on North Beach
Blackbeard's on the Beach featured in Caller-Times
Softball reps speak to group at Oct 18 CCBA meeting
Condo owner writes proposal for growth
Texas Beach Watch signs installed