Have you given up? I hear that the defining characteristic of the residents of Corpus Christi is that they've given up.

Fishing

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Everything else

More seriously, the weather is somewhat moderate due to proximity to the coast, the city isn't too big, and it's reasonably close to some of the better beaches and coastal fishing in Texas.

FAT SEXY said:

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It seems to be massively stretched out as far as the city limits go.

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Most of the clothing is also massively stretched out.

MouthBQ98 said:

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Fishing

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Everything else

More seriously, the weather is somewhat moderate due to proximity to the coast, the city isn't too big, and it's reasonably close to some of the better beaches and coastal fishing in Texas.

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Don't forget the crabs. Corpus has crabs too.

I lived there from 1991 to 1994 if you have white school age children I would stay the f$&@ out of corpus.

I'm sure there are quite a few cons living there. And probably some pros, but none you'd be interested in unless it's been a long dry spell.

Live on the island or Rockport. If being close to the water is not a requirement, Calallen is a good option.

I have no idea how old you are, but dating might be the biggest con. It's hard to beat a decent-sized college town for the female population. Other than that, Corpus doesn't seem too bad on a visit. It somehow feels like a smaller town than its listed population. Clearing the traffic jam leaving a Hooks game might take anywhere from 3-10 minutes. And it's a short drive to Rockport, Fulton, and tons of other little towns up or down the coast.

sonnysixkiller said:

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I lived there from 1991 to 1994 if you have white school age children I would stay the f$&@ out of corpus.

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Why? I'm sure it's obvious and I'm just missing it.

How important is Whataburger authenticity to you?

Corpus Christi: it's like Odessa with an ocean!

Used to live in Port Aransas and I choose to move to the Austin area. And I'm not some hippie liberal Democrat.

Other than fishing, really isn't much to do that you can't do in other places. You'll need a boat though.

Make sure you put an island sticker on your car and then go to the Pelican and tell everyone that you live in Flour Bluff. Those island people get real territorial over their hood.

texan12 said:

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Make sure you put an island sticker on your car and then go to the Pelican and tell everyone that you live in Flour Bluff. Those island people get real territorial over their hood.

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I was at a conference on galveston island with a prominent local who asked another lady if she was BOI, who responded that yes she was nut then followed up with the fact that she moved there as a young woman. Prominent islander looked at her with such contempt. They take that BOI stuff so seriously. Lady was obviously an idiot though.

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sonnysixkiller said:

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I lived there from 1991 to 1994 if you have white school age children I would stay the f$&@ out of corpus.

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Why? I'm sure it's obvious and I'm just missing it.

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I grew up in CC. My Sr year of HS (1997), the school population was about 1,100 and I was one of 11 white people in my entire school. It was like 70% hispanic, 25% black, and 5% other. I was in the other. It wasn't a bad thing, however, and I wasn't treated any differently, but perhaps this is the reason for the comment.

When I got to A&M, people thought I was hispanic because of my dark hair and mexican accent.

Pros:


Cons:
Everything

aggie4231 said:

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Used to live in Port Aransas and I choose to move to the Austin area. And I'm not some hippie liberal Democrat.

Other than fishing, really isn't much to do that you can't do in other places. You'll need a boat though.

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No. Learn to fish the jetties and read the surf.

Calallen is decent.

Only pro is fishing,

CCTX sucks in every other way.

I grew up in Corpus (actually across the bay in Portland). Never going back. No reason to live there if you don't have to.

ArmaLite said:

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Only pro is fishing,

CCTX sucks in every other way.

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Duck hunting is good down that way too

I lived in Corpus for 5 years, a close proximity to water, fishing and hunting. Some very good Mexican food. You can leave Callallen and be at the Kennedy Bridge in 25 minutes. Kingsville 35 minutes, soon to be less when Interstate bypasses Driscoll. Cost of living is very reasonable. It all depends what you're looking for. One thing I will say it use to be called The Sparkling City by the Sea, not so much anymore. The downtown area has quite a few homeless running around and the infrastructure, mainly roads are below par. Like what was mentioned Calallen has everything you need.
If your retired military you can camp and fish at Naval Station Corpus very reasonable. Come down and investigate.

It's a dump

Great place to live I highly recommend Leopard Street.

You can get stoned along the seawall, and then get drunk and roll a car.

Pros:

Cons: you'd be living in Corpus Christi



Seriously, I have no idea. I've never lived there.

They elected a proud "Mexican biker lawyer covered in tattoos" as their District Attorney. Surprisingly, they say the crime rate has gone up.

sonnysixkiller said:

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I lived there from 1991 to 1994 if you have white school age children I would stay the f$&@ out of corpus.

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I grew up there during this time period and have no idea what that means. I was the minority in my neighborhood, but don't think that's a bad thing.

Graduated from Calallen and Corpus will always be home for me. I've thought about moving back there just to be close to family and would certainly put my kid in Calallen ISD.

Corpus has its draws, but I've always considered it a better place to live than to visit.

They're developing a food scene beyond Mexican & Seafood (some good eats at Lamar Park). They're developing a nightlife scene. Downtown is starting to show some promise. The North Beach development looks promising. I like my sunrise runs along the seawall. We're members at the Aquarium. The beach isn't far. You've got The Hooks.

The drivers are TERRIBLE. SPID is a mess. Some really bad roads and construction is a pain especially around crosstown and downtown with the new bridge. The comparison to Odessa is fair. The big industry is refining, so it's always going to have a blue collar feel.

(And to your initial question: I'd rather live in B/CS.)

Beer Baron said:

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Corpus Christi: it's like Odessa with an ocean!

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It is awesome isnt it! I hope Odessa gets their ocean one day!!

Pro: It's not San Antonio

Con: It's Corpus Christi

Pros: If you die and go to Hell, at least you'll be able to say, "Hey, still nicer than the Sunrise Mall."

I live in Annaville near Calallen and cannot recommend this area enough. It will make you feel like you are out of the city while still in the city.

Beach is 25 minutes away. Fishing is spectacular. The Hooks make for great summer nights.

Downtown is 15 min. Artwalk every first Friday is awesome to support food and merchant vendors. Heritage park market days are awesome.

Executive surf club, Brewster Street icehouse, Rockits patio, BUS. Great places for drinks and live music weekly.