Author: Flour Bluff News
Attention 2025 Junior High girls. The Coastal Cotillions is kicking off their new year on May 4th. If you did not receive an invitation please come. This is a meeting to update the girls and their family on what the Coastal Cotillion is all about. History and Purpose The Coastal Cotillion was established in 1993 by Mrs. Willliam East and Mrs. Bruce Hoffman. The organization came to fruition to educate and enlighten the young women of the Flour Bluff, North Padre Island and transfer students. The Coastal Cotillions helps to inform them of opportunities available as they approach adulthood. The…
Hiring a student for a summer job comes with several benefits for employers: Fresh Perspective-Students bring new ideas, energy, and a willingness to learn. Cost-Effective – They often have lower salary expectations than full-time employees. Salary always depends on experience. Flexibility – Students are generally open to seasonal or part-time work, making them a great fit for temporary roles. Teen-Savvy- Many students are naturally comfortable with technology and can adapt quickly to new tools. Enthusiasm & Eagerness – They are often motivated to gain experience and build their resumes, leading to strong work ethic. Workforce Development – Hiring students can…
It’s been a long time coming but Parker Pool is getting a much needed renovation and the community is going to have a beautiful new pool. For so many years the pool was pieced together and financially supported with community donations and rigging the pump room to keep it functioning. Many of our community members share their memories of learning to swim and hanging out every summer at Parker Pool and the Coastal Bend Friends of Aquatics want to keep that tradition. The pool will open for the summer staring Memorial Day week-end. Please follow the FB page for…
Today was the memorial for Coach Ron Roberts and the community came from far and near to remember a coach I considered ” A Gentle Giant”. Several hundred people came but more inspiring was seeing all the young people whose life he touched. They knew he cared about them. We know that Coach Ron loved his family, his students and his community. Everyone loved the service being held at the athletic facility. It was a perfect setting and you could truly imagine Ron practicing there with his OLINE players. After the memorial all came together to reminisce about the good…
The Flour Bluff / Padre Island Coastal Cotillion hosted The Presentation Ball for 2024-2025 season February 1st, 2025 at the Emerald Beach – Downtown Corpus Christi. The senior girls from the Flour Bluff / Padre Island area participated in a night of formal introductions amidst lighted elegance, personalized table decorations, and dinner and dancing with family and friends. The debutantes for the 2024-2025 Miss Kayliana Marie Chapa, Miss Ireland Shea Cowan, Miss Alaina May Featherby, Miss Kaelin Avery Lott, Miss Addison Riley Zepeda, Miss Aava Marie Mostaghasi, Miss Riley Elizabeth Vicha. The Cotillion season began with the Mother / Daughter…
2024 has come and gone. It has been a year of significant events and changes across the area. A successful business association is built on a foundation of shared goals, strong leadership, and effective collaboration. 1. Clear vision and Purpose, 2. Strong Leadership, 3. Member Engagement, 4. Effective Communication, 5. Advocacy and Representation, 6. FBBA understands when these elements come together, a business association becomes a thriving community that empowers its members and drives success. Our business community tells us 2024 was a good year but hopes 2025 is a GREAT year. The Flour Bluff community has seen new businesses…
Today was not a pleasant day for the City of Corpus Christi water department and residents in 7 counties. The lake level dropped below 20% and according to Chief Operating Officer for Corpus Christi Water (CCW), Drew Molly, rain is not expected until Spring 2025 reported by the Nation Weather Service. Many meetings have been happening with refinery partners and other county officials to help find ways to combat the water issue. WE must all do our part to make our water supply last for all time. One great comment came from Mr. Molly when he declared WE DON’T CONTROL…
December 9th was a great day for Flour Bluff and the surrounding area. Dignitaries and residents gathered to see the new plans for Parker Pool and the work that has begun to reshape the appearance and functions of the pool. When the city wanted to fill the pool residents said “not on our watch”. The pool is a local treasure and it is getting the TLC needed for years. This is a safe area for kids in the summer and they love coming and spending the day swimming and hanging out with their friends and parents know that the pool…
The Flour Bluff/Padre Island Coastal Cotillion hosted the mother/daughter event on December 8th, 2024, at the home of Mrs. April Featherby and Miss Alaina May Featherby.. The Christmas Ornament Social allowed the debutantes to share their favorite baked Christmas cookies and unique ornament each girl brought to exchange. Ms. Susan Lawson read the traditional poem as the young ladies traded ornaments. Flo East asked each debutante to share a favorite family holiday tradition as they opened their individual ornaments and discussed the cookies they baked. After the ornament exchange was the distribution of inviatations for the Presentation Ball and Mrs.…
Please join District 4 County Commissioner and the Coastal Bend Friends of Aquatics for a ribbon cutting on Monday, December 9th at 10 am. After years of working to keep the pool open District 4 County Commissioner Brent Chesney decided to make Parker Pool a county pool. He told the Flour Bluff Business Association for years he needed a project in Flour Bluff and now he has one. Best decision he ever made. The pool use numbers continue to grow every season for public swim and swim lessons. The renovation will be around $560,000.00 and when done the pool, bathrooms,…