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Groovy style show by Paws and Claws

CORPUS CHRISTI-About 500 guests were transported to the '60s on Nov. 1 when they walked into the Ortiz Center for the annual Paws and Claws Style Show and Luncheon. All the animals need is love, and attendees showered love and money ...

    Cardinal visits city

    CORPUS CHRISTI-Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, graced guests with his presence at the Catholic Charities dinner and fundraiser Nov. 3 at American Bank Center. After attending a VIP reception, DiNardo, special guest of Bishop Edmond Carmody, gave the keynote speech ...

      Las Donas coronation will focus on cultures

      CORPUS CHRISTI-Las Doñas de la Corte will present "The Court of Cultural Expressions" on April 30 at American Bank Center. Each year Las Doñas de la Corte presents a coronation with a different theme, which is interpreted by designers and depicted ...

        Designs set table for cure

        CORPUS CHRISTI-More than 275 people attended the Oct. 25 Designs for a Cure fundraiser hosted by the AWARE (Always Working at Rewarding Experiences) Department of the Woman's Club of Kingsville at the Henrietta Memorial Center in Kingsville. The evening began with ...

          Work fashions help youths

          CORPUS CHRISTI-Guests got a heads-up on the latest workplace styles for men and women on a budget at the annual Bokenkamp Children's Shelter Fashion Show and Luncheon Oct. 25 at the Omni Hotel Bayfront. Clothes for the show were provided by ...

            Boy Scouts pay homage to Susser

            CORPUS CHRISTI-Not much can drag me out of the house on a Monday night, but I was delighted to be at the Ortiz Center on Oct. 27 when the local chapter of the Boy Scouts of America presented Sam L. Susser ...

              Cure Diabetes? Yes, we can can

              CORPUS CHRISTI-At the American Diabetes Association's Nov. 1 gala -- "Yes We Can Can Find a Cure!" -- guests enjoyed theatrics, cabaret music and singing waiters. Julie Buckley and the late John Buckley, who was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in ...

                Order of de Pineda names debutantes

                CORPUS CHRISTI-Ms. Barbara Steen Smith, president of the Order of de Pineda, has announced the 13 young ladies who will be presented as debutantes during the holiday season this year. The formal presentation will be Dec. 22 at Corpus Christi Country ...

                  Lighthouse notes achievements

                  CORPUS CHRISTI-During its annual Recognition Banquet Oct. 18 at the Texas State Aquarium, the South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind acknowledged the achievements and contributions of its sponsors, employees, board members, media and volunteers. After listening to an awards presentation attendees ...

                    Honors for four

                    CORPUS CHRISTI-A host committee of community members honored lawyer William D. Bonilla, musician Bobby Galvan, radio personality Luis Munoz and educator Benito Barrera for their area contributions Oct. 18 at the Omni Bayfront Hotel. All four men began their careers here ...

                      A taste of wine for a good cause

                      CORPUS CHRISTI-The air was cool and the day -- Oct. 16 -- provided the perfect backdrop to the Evening of Wine Tasting benefiting Planned Parenthood of South Texas held at the home of Dr. Michael and Laurie Mintz. I stood on ...

                        Art for charity

                        CORPUS CHRISTI-From Brush to Bay 2008, featuring Dan Dunn of paintjam.com and a sale of more than 100 art pieces, was Oct. 16 at the Art Center of Corpus Christi. Attendees watched Dunn, who has been featured on several television shows, ...

                          Eat lunch with Mira Sorvino

                          CORPUS CHRISTI-Oscar winner Mira Sorvino will be in town for the YWCA's annual Yuletide Market luncheon this year. Organizers had to scramble after Marisa Tomei, the original guest speaker, canceled at the last minute. The event begins at 11:30 a.m. Nov. ...

                            Style show brings breast cancer awareness

                            CORPUS CHRISTI-Last summer Suzy Hilliard called and asked me to model in the First Friday Hats Off Fashion Show and Luncheon, which would be in October. What a great cause, great excuse to shop and great incentive to lose weight. The ...

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