AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Corpus Christi Texas. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:42:53 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Can you enlighten on the environmental impact of the fashion industry? As I understand it, the industry overall is no friend to the... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-fashion-s-footprint-235020 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The City of Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi Spook Central are pleased to announce the third annual special holiday evening of the popular Heritage... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/third-annual-ccsc-heritage-park-ghost-tours-benefiting-toys-for-tots-234318 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/third-annual-ccsc-heritage-park-ghost-tours-benefiting-toys-for-tots-234318 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The City of Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department’s Cultural Services Division, J² Productions, Sound Vibrations, Redding... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/bay-jammin-ho-liday-cinema-series-233431 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/bay-jammin-ho-liday-cinema-series-233431 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Corpus Christi, TX- A Cooking Demonstration hosted by the City of Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department’s Cultural Services Division and... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/cooking-demonstration-presented-by-angie-earwood-225854 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/cooking-demonstration-presented-by-angie-earwood-225854 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The reports of Swine Flu in Texas (official name, H1N1) are alarming, but as the virus remains in the headlines, experts are urging common-sense in... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/aguadulce/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-nueces-county-227893 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/aguadulce/news/swine-flu-information-symptoms-and-resources-for-nueces-county-227893 Health and Fitness Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 CORPUS CHRISTI, TX---Diana López shares her Confetti Girl characters and story when she performs at Greenwood Library, 4044 Greenwood Drive. We... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/confetti-girl-wear-your-wackiest-socks-223195 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/confetti-girl-wear-your-wackiest-socks-223195 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Corpus Christi Spook Central (CCSC) will host the “House of Nightmares” haunted house at the Simon Gugenheim in Heritage Park. The proceeds from... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/corpus-christi-spook-central-s-halloween-fright-festival-223285 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/corpus-christi-spook-central-s-halloween-fright-festival-223285 Arts and Entertainment Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The City of Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department’s Cultural Services Division, J² Productions, Sound Vibrations, Redding... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/bay-jammin-holiday-cinema-series-free-2009-entertainment-schedule-at-cole-park-amphitheater-222511 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/bay-jammin-holiday-cinema-series-free-2009-entertainment-schedule-at-cole-park-amphitheater-222511 Arts and Entertainment Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 How do drawings get from idea to paper to book? Corpus Christi, TX - Watch as children’s book illustrator, Don Tate, amazes young audiences with... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/children-s-book-illustrator-don-tate-visits-greenwood-library-222732 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/children-s-book-illustrator-don-tate-visits-greenwood-library-222732 Schools and Libraries Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The City of Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department invites area teens to a Halloween Teen Dance at the Corpus Christi Gym, 3202 Cabaniss... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/halloween-teen-dance-at-the-corpus-christi-gym-220446 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/halloween-teen-dance-at-the-corpus-christi-gym-220446 Sports and Recreation Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The City of Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of the Heritage Park Ghost Tours. Two tours will be... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/heritage-park-ghost-tours-offered-during-october-220476 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/heritage-park-ghost-tours-offered-during-october-220476 Sports and Recreation Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 The City of Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department, the 78415 Community Youth Development Program (CYD), and KABOOM! invite everyone to... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/corpus-christi-parks-and-recreation-department-s-get-up-and-get-out-play-day-2009-222259 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/corpus-christi-parks-and-recreation-department-s-get-up-and-get-out-play-day-2009-222259 Sports and Recreation Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Online Registration Is Available The City of Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is announcing the registration schedule for its Winter... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/corpus-christi-parks-and-recreation-s-winter-2009-2010-youth-basketball-league-222382 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/corpus-christi-parks-and-recreation-s-winter-2009-2010-youth-basketball-league-222382 Sports and Recreation Mon, 12 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Corpus Christi Public Libraries Celebrates Centennial Corpus Christi, TX - Local author Dongwol Kim Roberson shares Korean folk tales on Saturday,... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/october-for-kids-at-the-library-220253 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/corpuschristi/news/october-for-kids-at-the-library-220253 Schools and Libraries Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Imagine entering a giant puzzle … one that's tall, green and full of surprises. This is the experience of a Texas corn maze and it's a great,... http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/find-texas-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-texas-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217128 http://www.americantowns.com/tx/austin/news/find-texas-corn-mazes-get-lost-in-a-texas-haunted-halloween-corn-maze-this-season-217128 Arts and Entertainment Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0500 Dear EarthTalk How can I make good use of the rainwater that runs down my roof and into my gutters? -- B.S. For most of us, the rain that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-harvesting-rainwater-for-household-use-218211 Clubs and Organizations Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: What effects do fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides used on residential lawns or on farms have on nearby water bodies like... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-pesticides-fertilizers-and-water-pollution-210999 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Are any major brands of disposable tissues, paper towels, napkins and toilet paper yet using recycled content and chlorine-free... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-disposable-paper-products-decimate-forests-212966 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that environmental non-profits have been hit hard by the economic downturn, and has this had an impact on their... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-recession-hurts-green-group-efforts-216670 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: As I understand it, hair salons are pretty toxic enterprises on many counts. Are there any efforts underway to green up that... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-toxic-hair-salons-223417 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I recently had a tissue mineral analysis indicating that my levels of the nutritional element, molybdenum, were off the chart. ... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-high-molybdenum-levels-from-cookware-224917 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 From the spooky grin on a Halloween jack-o-lantern to the smiles from a Thanksgiving volunteer stint, we know you have some great pictures to... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-corpus-christi-community-224742 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/share-the-season-in-pictures-with-the-corpus-christi-community-224742 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Since Obama took office, have any new incentives been put in place for homeowners looking to increase energy efficiency and reduce... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-tax-incentives-for-energy-efficiency-209619 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: I am considering upgrading some older appliances in my home. Where can I find information on which models are the most energy... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-upgrading-older-appliances-215166 Clubs and Organizations Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0600