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Yahoo
5 days ago
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Summer fun on a budget: What to do in Corpus Christi for less than $20
Looking for fun and affordable things to do in Corpus Christi? The Caller-Times found 15 things people could do in the city for less than $20. Art Museum of South Texas Cost: Free to $10 Hours and location: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday; 1902 N. Shoreline Blvd. More information: Beaches Cost: Most beaches require a $12 parking permit that can be purchased at your local H-E-B or Stripes. More information: Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History Cost: Free to $15 Hours and location: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday; 1900 N. Chaparral St. More information: Corpus Christi Public Libraries Cost: A library card is free. Hours: Vary by location. More information: Concerts at Executive Surf Club Cost: Free to attend Hours and location: Live music performances start at 8:30 p.m. The restaurant's hours are 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday; 306 N. Chaparral St. More information: Find the schedule of musicians at Instituto de Cultura Hispánica de Corpus Christi Cost: Free, but donations are encouraged. Hours and location: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; 1617 N. Chaparral St. More information: Corpus Christi parks Cost: Free Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. More information: Oso Bay Wetlands Preserve & Learning Center Cost: Free Hours and location: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily; 2446 N. Oso Parkway More information: Selena Museum Cost: Free to $5 Hours and location: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday; 5410 Leopard St. More information: Skateparks Cost: Free Hours: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily More information: South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center Cost: Free to $10 Hours and location: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily; 8545 S. Staples St. More information: Public splash pads and swimming pools Cost: Free Hours: Vary at each pool; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at splash pads More information: Tennis centers Cost: $3 to $6 Hours: Vary at each center. More information: Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center Cost: $3 to $6 Hours and location: Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday; 1809 N. Chaparral St. More information: Treasure Island Golf & Games Cost: $8 to $10 Hours and location: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 14041 S. Padre Island Drive More information: 361-949-1769 RELATED COVERAGE More: Big hair, bigger heart: 'Hairspray' takes stage at Harbor Playhouse More: Looking for fun things to do in the Corpus Christi area in July 2025? Check out our list. John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at Consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to the Caller-Times. This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Here are 15 things to do in Corpus Christi for less than $20 Solve the daily Crossword
CTV News
18-07-2025
- Business
- CTV News
‘The process is broken:' Toronto councillor pitches fix for patio permit holdups
City Councillor Brad Bradford is calling for easier patio permit applications as a bistro owner says she waited for six to seven months to get her permit. A Toronto city councillor is calling for changes to a 'broken' permitting process after an east-end restaurant missed months of this summer's patio season while its application was on hold at City Hall. Tiarrés Brunch & Bistro in the Beaches was finally granted permission to operate its 80-seat sidewalk café last week—after its April application was automatically refused by the city because two neighbours filed undisclosed objections. 'What would have seemed like a pretty straightforward rubber-stamping kind of exercise resulted in delay and refusal,' Beaches East-York Coun. Brad Bradford said Thursday at a campaign-style press conference in front of the restaurant. 'It's not enough to just say we support businesses… when our policies keep actively putting up roadblocks.' Tiarrés owner Anotha Thamesh operated her sidewalk cafe at 1980 Queen St. E. all last summer in a location that has been home to outdoor seating for 45 years. But, her permit renewal process was snagged when just two of 47 neighbours who received mailout notices from the city indicated their opposition. 'To object to having a permit re-issued is just mind-boggling,' the chair of the local business improvement area (BIA), Russell Ward, told CTV News Toronto. Bradford is proposing raising the threshold of automatic permit refusal to objections from 25 per cent of surveyed neighbours, so that as few as two complaints cannot force the applicant to appeal. Under that model, contentious applications could still be reviewed, but straight renewals and non-problematic patios wouldn't get held up in bureaucratic delays, he said. 'This is actually about cutting red tape to make it easier for small business and entrepreneurs who are trying to realize a dream in this city,' Bradford said. 'We need to be working with them, not against them.' 'It's a much more fair process to set the amount of objections at a percentage of those notified, rather than just a flat 'two,'' Milena Stanoeva, senior director at Restaurants Canada, told CTV News Toronto. 'It would give the business owners a bit more clarity, and a bit more certainty, that when they're putting these applications in, they're being given a fair shake.' Bradford intends to submit his proposal as a member motion at next week's council meeting, requiring the support of his colleagues to pass. It has been widely speculated that Bradford will challenge Olivia Chow in next year's mayoral election, though he has not confirmed that. 'There is a desire for change,' Bradford said Thursday, when asked whether his announcement was another indication that he would run for mayor. 'There is a desire for fresh generational leadership that is not afraid to stand up and focus on the things that matter most to everyday people.' A spokesperson for Chow said her office would be reviewing the details of Bradford's patio proposal, but that she supports cutting red tape. 'Mayor Chow is always open to continuous improvement and supporting our local restaurants and small businesses,' said Shirven Rezvany. Bradford's proposal would apply specifically to sidewalk seating and not the curb-lane patios that are run through the CafeTO program. Streamlining the application process could significantly improve the bottom lines of local restaurants who get caught up in the appeal queue, said Lori Van Soelen, manager of The Beach BIA. 'When you think of patio season, you are missing out on the significant months to make that revenue,' she said. 'It's a huge hit for these businesses.' Thamesh agrees the months-long delay in receiving her patio permit cost her both time and money. Her patio generates as much as 60 per cent of her annual restaurant revenue, she said. 'I'm expecting more from the City to be able to help the businesses like myself succeed.' 'This is definitely a step forward.'
CTV News
12-07-2025
- CTV News
Second teen charged with first-degree murder in Toronto Beaches stabbing
Two 16-year-old boys have now been charged with first-degree murder after turning themselves in following last weekend's fatal incident. Toronto police have arrested a second suspect in connection with the fatal stabbing of 14-year-old this month in Toronto's Beaches area. The incident happened on July 5 near Eastern and Woodward avenues, west of Coxwell Avenue shortly after 10 p.m. Police previously said that paramedics were flagged down for reports of a person who had been stabbed inside a fast-food restaurant. stabbing scene Toronto police investigating fatal stabbing near Toronto's Woodbine Park on Sunday June 6, 2025 (CP24 photo). The victim has since been identified as 14-year-old Abdoul Aziz Sarr. He was Toronto's 19th homicide victim of the year, police said. On Friday, police say a 16-year-old boy from Toronto turned himself in and has been charged with first-degree murder. He is scheduled to appear in court at the Toronto Regional Bail Centre on Saturday, July 12. The latest arrest follows the first suspect — another 16-year-old also from Toronto who surrendered to police earlier in the week and was similarly charged with first-degree murder. Authorities did not release the names of either suspect due to guidelines under the Youth Criminal Justice Act. Police had initially appealed to 'hundreds' of potential witnesses in the area that night, urging anyone with cellphone footage or information to come forward. The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with further information is asked to come forward and contact police at 416-808-7400 or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers. READ MORE:
Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Yahoo
Amelia Island named second-best island in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure
Amelia Island has been ranked the second 'Best Island in the Continental U.S.' by Travel + Leisure magazine. It's the seventh year in a row the island has made the magazine's World's Best Awards list. >>> STREAM ACTION NEWS JAX LIVE <<< The annual rankings are based on reader surveys. Amelia Island came in just behind Mount Desert Island, Maine. Tourism leaders say the recognition highlights the island's beaches, nature, and hospitality. The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, also made the list, voted number 10 among the 'Best Resorts in Florida.' [DOWNLOAD: Free Action News Jax app for alerts as news breaks] [SIGN UP: Action News Jax Daily Headlines Newsletter] Click here to download the free Action News Jax news and weather apps, click here to download the Action News Jax Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Action News Jax live.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Mk.gee, the Beaches, Wet Leg, MJ Lenderman to Headline Rolling Stone's Rock & Roll Tour
Hey hey, my my: the Beaches, Wet Leg, and MJ Lenderman will headline Rolling Stone Presents: Gather No Moss, a rock & roll tour stopping in four major cities this summer. The showcase will kick off on July 26 at the Fillmore in Denver, with leading the bill. Next stop will be Chicago on Aug. 29, with the Beaches playing the Salt Shed. Wet Leg will headline the Nashville show, taking place at Marathon Music Works on Sept. 23. Finally, Lenderman will close out the tour in New York, taking the stage at Brooklyn's Kings Theatre on Oct. 16. More from Rolling Stone Rilo Kiley Sound Better Than Ever at First Concert Since 2008 Wet Leg Will Lather Up North America in 'Moisturizer' on New Tour Phish Are Playing the Hollywood Bowl: Here's Where to Get Last-Minute Spring Tour Tickets Online New Jersey musician released his critically-acclaimed debut, Two Star & the Dream Police, last year. Canadian rock band the Beaches will drop their third album, No Hard Feelings, on Aug. 29, the same day they play the showcase. Isle of Wight duo Wet Leg, who broke through in 2022, recently announced their new album, moisturizer. Lenderman, who also plays guitar in the Asheville indie rock band Wednesday, has been consistently touring in support of his excellent 2024 solo album, Manning Fireworks. Full lineups for each stop will be announced in the coming weeks, featuring acts that reflect each historic city. Presale tickets will be available on Thursday, May 15, at 10 a.m. local time, while general tickets go on sale the following day (Friday, May 16), also at 10 a.m. local time. Rolling Stone Presents: Gather No Moss Tour Stops July 26 — Denver, CO @ The Fillmore with (TICKETS)Aug. 29 — Chicago, IL @ The Salt Shed with the Beaches (TICKETS)Sept. 23 — Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works with Wet Leg (TICKETS)Oct. 16 — New York, NY @ Kings Theatre with MJ Lenderman (TICKETS) Best of Rolling Stone The 50 Greatest Eminem Songs All 274 of Taylor Swift's Songs, Ranked The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
