Author: Flour Bluff News

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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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HORNET HALLS were abuzz today! Today was a day of remembering for the Flour Bluff Hornet Seniors and remember they did.  A little rain did not deter them and they came on the Hornet buses to reflect on how far they had come insect a short time.  The ECC was in awe if seeing this celebration and waited patiently and respectfully to get a senior handshake.  It was heart warming to see this great tradition.  Tomorrow is the big day “GRADUATION”.  Family and friends will be there to cheer their loved one on with clapping and loud voices .  Friday…

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The 1st annual “Hornet Huddle” was tonight at Hornet stadium with a tribute to Coach “Capt” Rodgers.  So many fans came to donate to the scholarship program in his memory and it was a beautiful moment in time for our Hornet community.  Coach Rodgers was loved by all who knew him and the O Line will make him proud at every game.  So many came to support this event.  The food was great and watching Coach Elwood get dunked was a really special treat.  Like always he smiled and made sure his hat stayed secure.  The scrimmage was so exciting!…

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We hope all will join us for this great event! The big day we have all been waiting for is happening this week.  The pool has several improvements the past few months and it is going to make the community swimming experience the BEST ever.  WE look forward to teaching lessons and families enjoying hanging out with their friends.  Parties are a BIG request at Parker Pool and we can’t wait to host your special event. Our guards are trained and ready to serve all at public swimming and lessons.   We never thought the pool would be a benefactor…

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Every year we think the end of the year will never get here and all of a sudden everyone wakes up and finds themselves at more awards and graduation functions at all times of the week.  Graduating seniors are the highlight as they say good-bye to staff and friends for a short while to pursue a d new life journey.  The little ones are so proud to see their family show up for the first time and let them know how proud they are of their accomplishments.  Everyone loves hearing and talking about how they are attending studies at different…

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A business association is important for several key reasons, especially for businesses looking to grow, stay competitive, and influence industry. The Flour Bluff Business Association is committed to making Flour Bluff Better .  We can always do better for our business community. One very important focus is making sure visitors look at our community and see how much we care about making sure we look beautiful.  There numerous plans coming forth to Make The Bluff Better! Networking Opportunities Advocacy and Representation Professional Development Industry Information and Resources Credibility and Reputation Collective Bargaining Power Dispute Resolution and Support

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Kids need to know how to swim for several reasons:  Safety:  The most critical reason is drowning prevention.  Knowing how to swim can save a child’s life in an emergency around water (pools, lakes, oceans, etc.). Confidence and Independence:  Learning to swim helps kids feel more comfortable and confident in and around water, which encourages safe and independent play.  Health and Fitness:  swimming is a full body exercise that builds strength, endurance, and coordination promoting overall physical health. Social Opportunities:  Many recreational and school activities involve swimming.  Know how to swim allows kids to fully participate and enjoy those experiences…

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