Author: Flour Bluff News
COASTAL COTILLION 2025-2026 Afternoon Delight The Flour Bluff/Padre Island Coastal Cotillion began the new season with a Mother/Daughter event at the elegant home of Mrs. Ashley Gage and daughter Miss Presley Gage were the hostesses for this event. The “Afternoon Delight” began with a of delicious desserts which included mini cupcakes, decorated cookies made special for the debutantes, fruit and sparkling lemonade. The dress attire was Sunday apparel. The purpose of this first social event was to introduce all twenty-three girls and their mothers to each other. The debutantes for the 2025-2026 season are: Miss Natalie Candler, Miss Emmerie…
I was reading al lot of comments after the FB Hornet game Friday night and I really could not believe some of the comments. Many slip into “sports commentator mode: because it feels natural to narrate, hype, or analyze how they think the game is going or should have gone. Some are joking , some are very serious and some are very rude. I read some of the comments after the FB Hornet game against Mexico City and I was saddened by them. Friday night was exhilarating in so many ways. The Hornet band, stingline, cheerleaders, flag boys, trainers and…
I got to know Drew Molly when he first came to Corpus Christi, Texas but not in they way you would think. Drew and his family are ag fans and we spent lots of time talking about that very topic. Drew and family will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew them but the horizon has great things in store for him. Known all over the United States for his expertise in water he will never want for a job in a community that truly appreciates him. The Flour Bluff Business Association wishes him the BEST and appreciates…
Water-Water-Water. We are surrounded by water and we need to find a way to remove the salt and other minerals from the saline water, like seawater or brackish water. to produce fresh water for various uses. Especially for drinking. We are at stage 3 and headed for stage 4 and no one seems to understand why our city council can’t make a WISE decision to solve the water issue. I love watching our council week after week delay their decision. Our city has one of the smartest people I know concerning water and his name is Drew Molly. He has…
The Nueces County 4H Extension awards were held yesterday at the Corpus Christi Country Club and from beginning to end all were smiling and enjoying all the 4H extracurricular activity awards. Guest speaker Judge Connie Scott shared about how great the 4H program was and is to her family but most importantly how GREAT the future looks with such outstanding young people. Many serving in state positions that only makes our County a shining star. 4H has something for everyone. That beautiful quilt presented to a veteran was created and made by a 4H member. She is a gifted…
August 9th friends and family came together to celebrate a beautiful young lady turning 16. It was a magical evening and all enjoyed the mariachis, dinner and dance. The most touching part of the evening was the Father Daughter dance and the Blessing from her priest. Her brother , David Jr., home from the US Coast Guard got the first CW dance in spite of a beautiful ball gown. I was in awe of how such a tradition brought so many family members and friends old and new together. Sara stays busy with school, cheerleading, NCJLS stock show and many…
It’s 4H season and time to get enrolled in the Texas 4H 2025 year. The club will hold it’s first meeting on August 18th-6.30pm-FB Intermediate cafeteria to get everyone signed up for the new year. Have you ever thought about joining a 4H club. Come hear all about the many things you can be involved in at the local and state level. Meet new kiddos and hear about why they love 4H. The other thing to be discussed is how to enter the 2026 Nueces County Junior Livestock Show. 4H is all about hard work, having fun and meeting new…
Tomorrow is a big day for Corpus Christi, Texas. The city council will make a decision on the fate of the Inner Harbor project or at least that is what everyone is hoping for. A motion will be forthcoming authorizing amendment No.5 to the Design-Build contract with Kiewit Infrastructure south Co. of Westlake, Texas to continue design development to a 60% design and develop a guaranteed maximum price proposal for the Inner Harbor Water Treatment Campus. (IHWTC) Project, on a cost reimbursable basis for a not to exceed amount of $50,000,000.00, for a total contract price up to $97,635,177.98, located…
THE FLOUR BLUFF BUSINESS ASSOCIATION continues to grow their membership but they can never have enough member. Please visit the website and join. Small business is the backbone of every community and economic development is what we want to offer every business. The association meets the 2nd Wednesday of every month-12pm @Funtrackers meeting room. Lunch is provided by the association. A wide range of speakers are asked to share about topics that affect the community. The organization is in the process of working with the city to determine the needs to be put on the 2026 bond. Try visiting. You…
Why are swimming lessons important? Swimming lessons are important for several ke reasons, especially for safety , health, and confidence in and around water. Water Safety-Drowing prevention: Drowning iw one of the leading causes of accidental death for children and even adults. Swimming lessons teach life-saving skills like floating, treading watering basic strokes. Survival skills: Knowing how to stay calm and maneuver in water can save lives in emergencies like fallen into a pool, lake, or ocean. Physical Health: Full-body exercise: Swimming works nearly every muscle group and improves strength, flexibility and endurance. Low-impact activity: it’s gentle on the joints,…