FULTON — The 47th Annual Fulton Oysterfest returns Thursday, March 5, bringing four days of oysters, live music and family-friendly fun to the Fulton waterfront at the Fulton Convention Center, 402 N. Fulton Beach Road. Hosted as an annual fundraiser for the Fulton Volunteer Fire Department, Oysterfest has become one of the Coastal Bend’s most anticipated events, drawing visitors and locals alike. What began as a grassroots effort to support the department has grown into a beloved tradition that continues to give back to those who serve the community. Festivalgoers can expect plenty of fresh oysters, live entertainment, family-friendly activities,…

There’s a quiet lesson you learn when you commit yourself to meaningful work: not everyone who says they’re “here to help” actually is. Some are here for the title. Some for proximity to power. Some for optics, influence, or control. And some, fewer than we’d like, are here because the work itself matters. Community spaces are often idealized as collaborative, altruistic, and heart-led. But beneath the surface, they can mirror the same dynamics we remember from school hallways: unspoken hierarchies, gatekeeping, alliances, and the subtle art of exclusion. The “mean girl” never really disappears—she just learns new language. Words like…

Living in a time where history is repeating itself feels like watching a wound reopen while being told it never existed. The deportation of Hispanics today carries an echo that’s too familiar of the past eras when fear was weaponized, identities were criminalized, and entire communities were reduced to headlines and statistics. Men, women, and children are blamed for crimes they did not commit, labeled as threats without evidence, and expelled from the only homes they’ve ever known. Too often, the accusations are fabricated or exaggerated by others who face no consequence for the harm they used. My cousin was…

A recent study by FinanceBuzz evaluated 75 of the nation’s largest cities to find the most boring spot. Corpus Christi landed at the number three spot. FinanceBuzz took into account multiple data points to rank the cities on an “excitement” scale from 0-100. They considered the growing population of younger people compared to older generations, along with culture, diversity and entertainment. Ranking at number one was Jacksonville, Florida with an overall excitement score of 14.3/100. Both Texas and Florida earned two spots each in the top 10: Tallahassee and Jacksonville in Florida and Corpus Christi and San Antonio in Texas.…

Hungry patrons got to sample soups and appreciate handmade art at the annual Souper Bowl fundraiser at the Art Center of Corpus Christi on Feb. 19. Held annually on the Thursday following the Super Bowl, the Souper Bowl has ticket holders selecting a one-of-a-kind bowl made by local artists and tasting a variety of homemade soups from restaurants while touring the art on display before voting on the favorite soup of the night. Souper Bowl Chair Rhonnie Smith explained the fundraiser benefits both the art center and the Coastal Bend Food Bank. “I’ve been attending this event for the last…

Voter turnout trends for young adults highlight a complex mix of enthusiasm and disengagement, and includes obstacles that decide whether they will show up at the polls. A 2025 study conducted by the Center of Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement by Tufts University estimates that roughly 47% of registered youth cast a ballot in the 2024 presidential election. A higher percentage of eligible 18- to 29-year-olds are engaging more strongly in the presidential elections than they are in the mid-term elections. Mid-term turnouts remained far lower at just under 25% nationally in 2022, emphasizing the persistent gap…