76 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 County Public Health District) is very active. During COVID they supplied testing, vaccinations, and informational updates. We also have local clinics that provide services. And our 311 call center is up. Until about a year ago, we did not have a 311 system. It has been wonderful to have a central place for residents to go with concerns, issues, or just the need for information.” In order to attract tourists, Hurlbert points to the Corpus Christi Convention & Visitors Bureau, whose mandate is to promote the city as a yearround destination with marketing campaigns with state, national, and international coverage. “Brett Oetting, our new Executive Director since 2020, has really increased the productivity and visibility of our Visitors Bureau,” she states. “We’re getting more visitors from the middle of the country as it takes about the same amount of travel time to get to our beaches as it does to get to Florida or California. So, we’ve identified some areas outside of Texas that have a strong draw down here – Kansas City, Denver, Oklahoma City, and New Orleans. And during Corpus Christi’s largest public school district, preparing today’s students for tomorrow’s careers. ccisd.us
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