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Special Report: Downtown Revitalization The Key To Corpus Christi’s Success July 9, 2015 CORPUS CHRISTI (Kiii News) – When it comes to growing a city, many experts say it all has to begin downtown. Our Jane Monreal has a special report on what’s happening in Downtown Corpus Christi and why it’s so important for the future of South Texas. Click Here for Original News Video...
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Monday, April 13, 2014   CORPUS CHRISTI (Kiii News) – A special tour of the new Cosmopolitan high-rise was held Monday just for the mayor of Corpus Christi to see the progress being made on the residential complex.   Kiii News Reporter Brian Burns went along for the tour and went Live from the top floor of the $28 million project.   Original News Video...
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Friday, February 13, 2015 NACOGDOCHES, TX (KTRE) – A Nacogdoches senior community described by developers as once being blighted and mismanaged is receiving a major renovation. The work is delighting residents. The sound of saws and hammering at Pine Lake Estates on Durst Street in Nacogdoches just added to the excitement Debra Fisher felt having over moving into a newly renovated apartment. “It has really been a blessing. And I’ve seen one of the new remodeled units and it’s very nice,” said Debra Fisher,...
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Friday, September 12, 2014 CORPUS CHRISTI (Kiii News) – Construction is well underway on what many are hoping will be the crown jewel of living in this city’s downtown area — the Cosmopolitan of Corpus Christi. You can already see the shell of the structure going up where the old Lichtenstein building once stood. The new $28 million high rise will feature 165 luxury apartments as well as a retail complex. “By the end of the month, we’ll be done with the concrete structure...
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Wednesday, August 27, 2014 CORPUS CHRISTI (Caller Times) – The Union Theater was there, at the southeast corner of Chaparral and Lawrence, then the St. James Hotel, then Lichtenstein’s fourth and final location. Now something else is going up on this historic site. First was the Union Theater, one of the oldest structures in Corpus Christi. It was built in 1845 when Zachary Taylor’s 4,000 troops were concentrated at Corpus Christi preparing for the Mexican War. The theater was built to entertain the troops....
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Friday, August 15, 2014 CORPUS CHRISTI (Kiii News) – New business, completed street repairs, the City acquiring a famous old building and other construction are painting an optimistic picture for downtown development. Kiii News Reporter Brian Burns went Live from Chaparral Street downtown where several new businesses have expressed interest in some old storefronts in that area. Original News Coverage Video  ...
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