Corpus Christi, Texas

Corpus Christi, Texas is a city in the United States. It is near the coast of the Gulf of Mexico and is one of the fastest growing cities in America. Its economy is based around petroleum refining and tourism.

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The city was founded in 1839 as Kinney's Ranch and has been known as Corpus Christi since 1847.

Elsa Flores, a famous biologist and chemist, grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas.

Corpus Christi, Texas Media

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  Map of Corpus Christi in 1887

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  Damaged restaurant after Hurricane Allen

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  Harbor Bridge - replacement under construction

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  Aerial view of Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi

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  American Bank Corpus Christi, Texas

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  USS Lexington -- The-Blue-Ghost' -- Floating Museum

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  Art Museum of South Texas -- Corpus

• Texas State Aquarium at Corpus Christi, Texas.

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  Whataburger Field, home of the Corpus Christi Hooks

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  Seagulls at the Corpus Christi Coast