McAllen's Growing, Why Not Corpus Christi

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Story Created: Mar 25, 2009 at 12:45 PM CST

Story Updated: Mar 25, 2009 at 12:45 PM CST

March 20, 2009

It's considered one of the fastest growing communities in the United States : McAllen, Texas.

Even during this tough economic time, it's quickly becoming a world wide hub for many Fortune 500 companies. So, what is it's secret? What are city and county leaders doing to bring businesses?

Our Erik Rosales takes a look at a tale of two cities.

Wednesday, Mar 25 at 4:32 PM noyb wrote ...

wow...pretty sad for corpus

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Thursday, Mar 26 at 9:42 AM MP wrote ...

It is pretty sad for Corpus Christi, instead of moving forward looks like we are stuck in the past. I say get rid of the Coliseum and build a family friendly theme park.

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Thursday, Apr 2 at 11:11 AM gretch wrote ...

It's a bloody shame that we have conservative old timers at the helm in this city! As long as we keep electing these old geezers who hate change, corpus will remain stagnant and insignificant thus not attracting new business to our area. Just look at what happened to Whataburger head quarters, perfect example. Our airport is less than impressive and actually a hinderance for growth in our city! Grrrr

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Tuesday, Jun 2 at 2:58 PM Michael wrote ...

I have spent a little bit of time in Corpus Christi, and I like the city very much. On the other hand I find it somewhat anti business. There seems to be little cooperation on how to help business, and more time spent on unusual and unfair regulations that stiffle business growth.

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Saturday, Jun 6 at 1:54 PM Winifred Marshall wrote ...

I like to see facts with opinions. And I mean all of the facts, not just those which support the commentators' opinions.

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The Corpus Christi City Council has voted to negotiate with the National Swim Center to replace the Coliseum. Do you agree?

  • Yes.
  • No. Just demolish the building.
  • No. Rennovate it and use as a public venue, as it has been.
  • I liked the Brass/Ice Skating Rink idea.