| Corpus Christi is a city along the coast in the southern part of the state of Texas. The population is around 280,000 with an MSA of about 420,000 residents. Corpus Christi was established in 1839. It extends into several Texas counties including Kleberg, Nueces, Aransas and San Patricio. Corpus Christi elevation is about 7 feet. The city lies in the Central Standard Time Zone. The Corpus Christi weather is warm with winter lows around 46 degrees and summer high temperatures of about 93 degrees. Precipitation averages less than three inches per month of rain. The median family income of the area is around $41,000. Corpus Christi things to do include visits to the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and Natural History, the Texas Surf Museum, and the Hans and Pat Suter Wildlife Refuge. The city is a popular tourist destination and offers numerous local attractions such as the Texas State Aquarium, North Beach, and the USS Lexington, a museum that floats on the water. Programs on gardening can be viewed at the Corpus Christi Botanical Gardens and Nature Center. Area national parks on Padre Island and Mustang Island are local favorites. The local military presence includes the Naval Air Station Corpus Christi and the Corpus Christi Army Depot, providing numerous jobs to local civilians. Local highways include Interstate I-37, US 181, and US 77. Sports teams in the area include hockey's Corpus Christi IceRays, baseball's Corpus Christi Hooks, and Indoor Football's Corpus Christi Hammerheads. Educational facilities in the Corpus Christi area include Del Mar College and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Fishing is prominent in the area with the proximity to the Gulf of Mexico and Corpus Christi Bay. Famous people with ties to the area include Bobby Labonte of NASCAR, actress Eva Longoria, and Lou Diamond Phillips. The area is serviced by the Corpus Christi International Airport. |
