Corpus Christi

How to design visuals when it's not your job: NPCJI course, Nov. 3

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023

But not every newsroom has a graphic design professional to help create a compelling image on deadline.

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  • But not every newsroom has a graphic design professional to help create a compelling image on deadline.
  • Beth Francesco, the National Press Club Journalism Institute's executive director, will share best practices, tools you have at your disposal, and exercises for creating visuals regardless of your hands-on design experience.
  • Beth will be available for 30 minutes after the program to answer any individual questions or to troubleshoot your design issues.
  • She stumbled upon her love of design during her first journalism job at the Corpus Christi (TX) Caller-Times.

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Reports Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

DURANGO, Colo., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the “Company”, “we”, “RMC”, or “Rocky Mountain Chocolate”), an international franchisor and producer of premium chocolates and other confectionery products including gourmet caramel apples, is reporting financial and operating results for its second quarter ended August 31, 2023. The Company will host a conference call tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. Eastern time to discuss the results.

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    DURANGO, Colo., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory Inc. (Nasdaq: RMCF) (the “Company”, “we”, “RMC”, or “Rocky Mountain Chocolate”), an international franchisor and producer of premium chocolates and other confectionery products including gourmet caramel apples, is reporting financial and operating results for its second quarter ended August 31, 2023.
  • “As we look to the remainder of fiscal 2024, we are well on our way towards laying the foundation of our multi-year plan for Rocky Mountain Chocolate, and we expect to continue seeing tangible results to our growth and profitability as we progress through the periods ahead.”
    Fiscal Q2 2024 Financial Results vs. Year-Ago Quarter
    Total revenue of $6.6 million in the second quarter of 2024 was approximately unchanged compared to $6.6 million in the second quarter of 2023.
  • Total operating expenses decreased 16% to $7.6 million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $9.0 million in the second quarter of 2023.
  • Adjusted EBITDA (a non-GAAP measure defined below) was $(0.6) million in the second quarter of 2024 compared to $0.7 million in the second quarter of 2023.

bp begins construction on new Texas solar project

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

HOUSTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- bp (NYSE: BP) has started construction on its 187MWdc Peacock Solar project, located 10 miles north of Corpus Christi in San Patricio County, Texas, helping support the global transition to lower carbon energy.

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  • HOUSTON, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- bp (NYSE: BP) has started construction on its 187MWdc Peacock Solar project, located 10 miles north of Corpus Christi in San Patricio County, Texas, helping support the global transition to lower carbon energy.
  • "It's another way bp is accelerating growth of our US solar generation capacity, investing in America, and advancing our transformation to an integrated energy company."
  • bp's 50:50 joint-venture partner, global solar leader Lightsource bp, is developing the project and managing the construction on behalf of bp.
  • PCL Construction, the main engineering, procurement and construction contractor for the project, will install ultra-low carbon solar panels and trackers from US-based manufacturers First Solar and GameChange Solar, respectively.

EEIQ's EduGlobal College Signs Agreements with Two Schools to Propel Student Advancement

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

MIDDLETOWN, Ohio, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EpicQuest Education Group International Limited (NASDAQ: EEIQ), ("EpicQuest Education", "EEIQ" or the "Company"), a provider of comprehensive education solutions for domestic and international students seeking college and university degrees in the US, Canada and the UK, today announced that EduGlobal College ("EduGlobal") signed a Memorandum of Understanding and Articulation Agreement with Corpus Christi College ("Corpus Christi"), located in Vancouver, Canada, and an Articulation Agreement with Academy of Learning, which has learning campuses throughout Canada. The agreements provide for ongoing collaborations between EduGlobal and the two institutions of higher learning.

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  • The agreements provide for ongoing collaborations between EduGlobal and the two institutions of higher learning.
  • Cam Parker, Director of EduGlobal College, commented, "We are pleased to enter into these agreements as it furthers our mission of providing our international students with the best possible options to further their academic journeys and professional development.
  • EduGlobal is renowned for providing the very best of English proficiency courses, providing international students the linguistic skill set needed in an academic setting.
  • The Company believes that its collaborative programs with other schools constitute a vital element in its mission of internationalization.

Reyna Law Firm Corpus Christi Announces Negligent Truck Accident Claim Service

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Christi, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - September 13, 2023) - Aiming to address a steep rise in trucking accidents caused by negligence, Reyna Law Firm Corpus Christi has announced legal services in aid of injured victims and their families.

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  • Christi, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - September 13, 2023) - Aiming to address a steep rise in trucking accidents caused by negligence, Reyna Law Firm Corpus Christi has announced legal services in aid of injured victims and their families.
  • Reyna Law Firm Corpus Christi points to the significant industrial activity prevalent in Corpus Christi as a contributing factor regarding the truck-laden traffic near the city's bridges, refineries, and the local port.
  • Reyna Law Firm's new services are geared toward ascertaining legal responsibility in the wake of devastating vehicle crashes.
  • By demonstrating the negligence displayed in truck accident cases, the firm looks to ascertain liability in line with the state's at-fault laws.

Number 1 Solar Eclipse Glasses Manufacturer American Paper Optics launches "Get Eclipsed!" Back-to-School Education Campaign

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In sync with back-to-school, American Paper Optics (APO) announces the kick-off of a new "Get Eclipsed!" Education Campaign over the next eight months. APO is the World's Leading Manufacturer of "NASA selected" Safe Solar Eclipse Glasses. The goal is to raise awareness for the two upcoming eclipses, including the October 14, 2023 Annular Eclipse and April 8, 2024 Total Solar Eclipse, through a multi-media campaign that will include books, webinars, podcasts, apps, social media, videos and more.

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  • Based on 33 years of experience and manufacturing over 200 million safe solar eclipse glasses, American Paper Optics launches a new "Get Eclipsed!
  • – Don't Be Left in the Dark" Education Campaign to raise awareness of two upcoming eclipse events on October 14, 2023 (Annular Eclipse) and April 8, 2024 (Total Solar Eclipse).
  • American Paper Optics' Safe Solar Eclipse Glasses are ISO Certified, "NASA selected", and Made in the USA.
  • - American Paper Optics CEO/Founder John Jerit
    Liz Kelly, PR for American Paper Optics, 310-987-7207, [email protected] , https://www.eclipseglasses.com/
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Corpus Christi Car Accident Injury Claim Support Announced By Reyna Law Firm

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Monday, August 7, 2023

Reyna Law Firm's Corpus Christi offices announce newly upgraded legal services, assisting drivers hurt in car accidents in and around the Texas Coastal Bend area

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  • Construction is perpetually taking place throughout the area, warns Reyna Law Firm, and accidents are common - resulting in a prominent need for legal assistance with personal injury claims.
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    Reyna Law Firm advises that car accident victims typically need to seek higher compensation amounts than insurance companies are willing to initially offer.
  • As explained by the Corpus Christi law firm, case reviews mark the beginnings of damage claim processes, with its lawyers moving swiftly to ascertain vital details.
  • Reyna Law Firm adds its updated car accident injury claim services to an extensive list of legal aid options, all geared toward targeting substantial settlement figures.

Aggreko Supports Student-Athlete Scholarships at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

The company will sponsor the Islander Athletic Fund’s annual Casino Night on August 5, with all proceeds benefiting the TAMU-CC student-athlete scholarship fund.

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  • The company will sponsor the Islander Athletic Fund’s annual Casino Night on August 5, with all proceeds benefiting the TAMU-CC student-athlete scholarship fund.
  • “Students are truly our future, and we’re thrilled to support the student-athletes of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi as they complete their education,” says Jerry Polacek, President of Aggreko Energy Transition Solutions.
  • “Texas is our home state and the location of hundreds of our employees and several projects, so we’re happy to invest in its next generation of leaders.
  • Through the Islander Athletic Fund, we look forward to assisting students as they work to complete their education.”
    The Islander Athletic Fund directly supports student-athletes at TAMU-CC, with contributions applied toward scholarships and athletic operating budgets to help athletes succeed.

Corpus Christi Personal Injury Attorney Service Announced By Reyna Law Firm

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

Reyna Law Firm has announced personal injury services in Corpus Christi and South Texas, responding to high rates of crashes involving 18-wheelers and heavy trucks on local highways.

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  • Corpus Christi, Texas--(Newsfile Corp. - August 1, 2023) - With its new services, Reyna Law Firm strengthens its capacity to defend those with severe injuries while prosecuting at-fault parties.
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    The Texas-wide law firm has brought its latest services to Corpus Christi in order to meet a pressing local need.
  • As such, Reyna Law Firm intends for its new services to provide locally-based accident victims with a reliable platform of legal support.
  • Since its inception 20 years ago, Reyna Law Firm stresses its continued efforts pursuing settlements across a range of vehicle and workplace accident cases.

Argus WTI Houston volumes reach new records

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Wednesday, July 26, 2023

HOUSTON, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has reported that physical whole-month trade based on its Argus WTI Houston index reached a record 1.26mn b/d for the August trade month, up by almost 25% compared to the previous high.

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  • HOUSTON, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global energy and commodity price reporting agency Argus has reported that physical whole-month trade based on its Argus WTI Houston index reached a record 1.26mn b/d for the August trade month, up by almost 25% compared to the previous high.
  • Rising demand for crude in the US Gulf coast pipeline market has boosted traded volumes to the highest since Argus launched its WTI Houston assessment in 2015.
  • A strong driver of increased physical trade volume in the Argus WTI Houston market is the rise in Midland-quality WTI deliveries to Europe that has followed the grade's inclusion in the North Sea Dated/Dated Brent crude oil complex in May 2023.
  • The Argus WTI Houston crude price assessment represents Permian-quality WTI arriving by pipeline and traded at the Magellan East Houston (MEH) terminal for delivery in the prompt month.