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SCHOOL DISTRICTS
ALICE ISD
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME APRIL 6
STATEMENT: "Alice ISD will be closed starting March 23, 2020 through April 3, 2020 to support our community and health care professionals in the ongoing goal of containing the spread of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19. All Alice ISD facilities will be closed for instruction and other purposes, including UIL events, athletics, rentals, field trips, after-school programs, and other campus activities."
WEBSITE: https://www.aliceisd.net/
ARANSAS COUNTY ISD
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME APRIL 14
STATEMENT: "We have reviewed the required minutes in our calendar, and this immediate decision would not prolong our school year or require additional make-up days. . . . In cases like these, caution and preservation of student/staff health may appear like overreaction, but our efforts will provide much needed time for: health-related self-checks, especially for those who travelled to other areas with reported cases; additional planning measures involving staff members; and ongoing analysis of information as it is released from the CDC."
WEBSITE: https://www.acisd.org/
BANQUETE ISD
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME APRIL 14
WEBSITE: https://www.banqueteisd.esc2.net/
BEEVILLE ISD
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME APRIL 6
STATEMENT: "Information regarding alternative methods of instruction and student access to meals and snacks during this extended closure of buildings is forthcoming."
WEBSITE: https://www.beevilleisd.net/
BISHOP CONSOLIDATED INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME APRIL 6
STATEMENT: "Bishop CISD will extend spring break for both students and staff through Fri, March 20. At the current time, classes will resume on Mon, March 23. If anything changes, we will keep you posted. The health of our school community is very important to us."
CALALLEN ISD
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME APRIL 14
WEBSITE: https://www.calallen.org/highschool
CORPUS CHRISTI ISD
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME APRIL 14
STATEMENT: "We take seriously our role in safeguarding public health, and our responsibility to help our area remain a low-risk environment. Out of an abundance of caution, CCISD will remain closed the week of March 16. Local extracurricular activities will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis."
WEBSITE: https://www.ccisd.us/
DIOCESE OF CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOLS
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME APRIL 6
STATEMENT: "Per the recommendation of the Director of Nueces County Health Department and Texas Catholic Conference of Bishops Education Department, our Catholic schools in the Diocese of Corpus will extend Spring break by one week with a plan to resume classes on March 23, 2020. Our Alice schools will resume with Spring Break as planned."
WEBSITE: https://diocesecc.org/catholic-schools/
FLOUR BLUFF ISD
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME APRIL 6
STATEMENT: "The Flour Bluff ISD Board of Trustees met during an Emergency Board Meeting to discuss adjusting the Official School Calendar in response to the COVID-19 or coronavirus outbreak. Out of an abundance of caution, the Board decided to suspend all classes and district activities until March 23. Therefore, schools will be closed March 16-20 and all extracurricular activities have been suspended until classes resume on Monday, March 23."
WEBSITE: http://flourbluffschools.net/coronavirus-covid-19-updates/
GREGORY-PORTLAND ISD
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME MARCH 23
STATEMENT: "This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the change may cause an inconvenience for some families. While no cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in our county as of this date/time, we are taking this proactive approach out of an abundance of caution and concern for our community."
WEBSITE: https://www.g-pisd.org/
INGLESIDE ISD
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME APRIL 13
WEBSITE: https://www.inglesideisd.org/
KINGSVILLE ISD
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME APRIL 17
WEBSITE: https://www.kingsvilleisd.com/
LONDON ISD
STATUS: SPRING BREAK EXTENDED / CLASSES RESUME APRIL 20
STATEMENT: "This means no school for instructional staff and students, as planned for Monday, as well as no school or school related events or activities, including childcare from the Boys and Girls Club, for Tuesday, March 17 through Sunday, March 22."
WEBSITE: https://www.londonisd.net/
ORANGE GROVE ISD
STATUS: SPRING BREAK EXTENDED / CLASSES RESUME APRIL 6
STATEMENT: "Thank you for understanding the health challenges we face in the days ahead. After re-evaluating our situation, we find it necessary to close our schools for five days next week. We will evaluate the challenges daily and communicate next steps in due course. Teachers and students are not to report to school next week for any reason. All activities have been canceled."
WEBSITE: https://www.ogisd.net/
PREMONT ISD
STATUS: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
STATEMENT: "Premont ISD will be closed until further notice. Identified essential personnel will continue to report to work. The District will be rolling out a robust distance learning by March 23."
WEBSITE: https://www.premontisd.net/
REFUGIO ISD
STATUS: SPRING BREAK EXTENDED / CLASSES RESUME APRIL 6
STATEMENT: "Information regarding alternative methods of instruction and student access to meals and snacks during this extended closure of buildings is forthcoming."
WEBSITE: www.refugioisd.net
RIVIERA ISD
STATUS: CLOSED / CLASSES RESUME APRIL 20
STATEMENT: "Students should plan to return on Tuesday, March 24. During this school closure all extra-curricular events including athletics have been canceled. Teachers will be creating learning packets to disseminate during this school closure."
WEBSITE: https://www.rivieraisd.us/
ROBSTOWN ISD
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME APRIL 13
STATEMENT: "We do not make this decision lightly. We fully realize it presents significant difficulties to working parents. However, we are hopeful that these measures will better ensure the long-term health and safety of children, staff, and the larger community. Robstown ISD is finalizing logistics on distance learning options and the distribution of food to address children’s nutritional needs while school is out. More information and guidance will be made available on our website as soon as possible. We will also take this time to further clean schools and buses and restock custodial and nursing supplies."
WEBSITE: https://www.robstownisd.org/
SAN DIEGO ISD
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME APRIL 23
WEBSITE: https://www.sdisd.us/
SANTA GERTRUDIS ISD
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME APRIL 16
WEBSITE: www.sgisd.net
SINTON ISD
STATUS: SPRING BREAK EXTENDED / CLASSES RESUME APRIL 15
WEBSITE: https://www.sintonisd.net/
SKIDMORE-TYNAN ISD
STATUS: UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
WEBSITE: https://www.stbobcats.net/
TAFT ISD
STATUS: SPRING BREAK EXTENDED / CLASSES RESUME APRIL 15
WEBSITE: https://www.stbobcats.net/
TULOSO-MIDWAY ISD
STATUS: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
WEBSITE: https://tmisd.us/
WEST OSO ISD
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME APRIL 14
WEBSITE: https://www.westosoisd.net/
DR. M. L. GARZA-GONZALEZ CHARTER SCHOOL
STATUS: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
WEBSITE: https://ggcs.cyberschool.com/
SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
STATUS: CLASSES RESUME APRIL 13
WEBSITE: https://www.sstcc.org/
FIRST BAPTIST ACADEMY, PORTLAND
STATUS: SPRING BREAK EXTENDED / CLASSES RESUME MARCH 23
WEBSITE: https://fbcportlandtx.org/first-baptist-academy
NUECES COUNTY JUVENILE JUSTICE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM (JJAEP)
STATUS: SPRING BREAK EXTENDED / CLASSES RESUME MARCH 23
WEBSITE: https://southwestkey.org/
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITIES
DEL MAR COLLEGE
STATUS: CAMPUS CLOSED UNTIL APRIL 13 / TRANSITIONING TO ONLINE LEARNING
STATEMENT: "DMC’s existing online courses are proceeding normally, and as many face-to face courses as possible are being transitioned into an online setting. All classes transitioned to online should be accessible to students on or before March 30. Students enrolled in courses being transitioned will be contacted by course instructors on or before March 30."
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI
STATUS: CLASSROOMS CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE / TRANSITIONING TO ONLINE CLASSES
STATEMENT: "Although there are no confirmed cases of Coronavirus in Corpus Christi or Nueces County at the time this message was drafted, many members of our community have been traveling during spring break, making our efforts to fully assess health risks more difficult. As a result, we will be extending spring break for students through Friday, March 20, 2020. The University will remain open during the extension, and we currently plan for classes to resume on March 23, 2020. Additionally, current online courses will continue as scheduled."
TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE
STATUS: STATUS: CLASSROOMS CLOSED / ONLINE CLASSES FOR ALL BEGIN MARCH 23
STATEMENT: "This week, many of our students are traveling to places near and far for Spring Break. While there have been no confirmed cases of the virus in our community, we are committed to reducing possible exposure on our campus through social distancing measures that limit group settings.
As such, we are extending our current Spring Break and there will be no classes March 16-20. This will allow our campus time to assess this rapidly-changing situation.
The University, including residence halls and food service, will remain open during this time. Faculty and staff should report to work as regularly scheduled on Monday, March 16."
LOCAL EVENTS
2020 STATE OF THE CITY,
AMERICAN BANK CENTER, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
MARCH 19
STATUS: POSTPONED
STATEMENT: "In the interest of caution and in consultation with Mayor Joe McComb and City Manager Peter Zanoni, we have decided to reschedule the State of the City for later this year. This event was originally scheduled for Thursday, March 19th , at the American Bank Center. In the next month or so, we will determine a new date and keep you all posted. All tables and sponsorships purchased for the event will be honored for the future date."
BEACH TO BAY RELAY MARATHON
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
MAY 16
Status: Postponed to Oct 10
Statement: "The Beach to Bay Relay Marathon's Committee is both happy and sad to announce that our race date has changed to Saturday, October 10, 2020. The change is due to the Coronavirus Covind-19. Please everyone be safe in everything you do."
Website: https://beachtobayrelay.com/
COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION BANQUET
AMERICAN BANK CENTER, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
MARCH 19
STATUS: POSSIBLE POSTPONEMENT
STATEMENT: "In light of COVID19 (Coronavirus), it is important to adhere to U.S. Center for Disease Control public safety guidelines which include postponing large gatherings. The City of Corpus Christi is closing the American Bank Center and Whataburger Field from Friday, March 13, 2020, through Sunday, March 22, 2020."
INGLESIDE ROUNDUP DAYS AND MUSIC FESTIVAL
N.O. SIMMONS PARK, INGLESIDE
MARCH 20-21
STATUS: POSTPONED
STATEMENT: "We pray each of you remain healthy and safe through-out this global pandemic and we look forward to when we can enjoy our time together in the future."
2ND ANNUAL SOUTH TEXAS FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL
WHATABURGER FIELD
MARCH 21
STATUS: POSTPONED
STATEMENT: "The 2nd Annual South Texas Food Truck Festival has been postponed. We share your concerns regarding COVID-19 and recognize it's impact on our region and while it's disappointing, the health and safety of people comes first."
THE AMERICAN VETERANS TRAVELING TRIBUTE WALL
MIKE SHAW TOYOTA, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
MARCH 26- 29
STATUS: POSTPONED
SHRINE CIRCUS
AMERICAN BANK CENTER, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
MARCH 27-29
STATUS: POSTPONED
STATEMENT: “It is our sincere effort to keep our audience and performers safe during this time and we are working with the American Bank Center Arena to reschedule as soon as possible.” -- Brett Carden, producer
REFUND POLICY: Tickets can be refunded at point of purchase, or used when the show is rescheduled.
POPS IN THE PARK
WHATABURGER FIELD
MARCH 28
STATUS: CANCELED
JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT
HARBOR PLAYHOUSE
WEEKENDS THROUGH APRIL 5
STATUS: CANCELED
STATEMENT: "For the first time in over 90 years of continuous operation, the Harbor Playhouse is going dark, temporarily. All performances, rehearsals, and auditions are cancelled until further notice- when we have clearance from the CDC and state and local government to safely re-open."
2020 WINGS OVER SOUTH TEXAS AIR SHOW
NAS KINGSVILLE
APRIL 4 - 5
STATUS: CANCELED
STATEMENT: "Given the restrictions being imposed to control the spread of coronavirus, we have cancelled Wings Over South Texas 2020. I sincerely appreciate all of the hard work and planning that has taken place but the safety and good health of our base personnel and our friends and partners in the community is paramount." - Capt. Erik Spitzer, NAS Kingsville Commanding Officer
BEEPING EGGSTRAVAGANZA FOR THE BLIND
2710 N. SHORELINE BLVD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
APRIL 11
Status: CANCELED
STATEMENT: "It is with a heavy heart that South Texas Lighthouse for the Blind and CCPD Bomb Squad announce that we have decided to canel Beeping Eggstravaganza for the Blind 2020 due to the COVID-19 threat. We are disappointed to do so, but want to do what we can to keep the children and families safe. We do plan to hold next year's event at the Texas State Aquarium on Saturday, March 27th. Thank you for your support and understanding. For any questions, please call Alana at 361.693.6183."
Website: https://www.stlb.net/
LEMONADE DAY
APRIL 25
STATUS: ON SCHEDULE
TOKC's 13TH ANNUAL JAMES A. RAGAN TRIUMPH SCRAMBLE
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
MAY 8
STATUS: POSTPONED
TOKC's 14TH ANNUAL TOGA PARTY
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
MAY 9
STATUS: POSTPONED
BUC DAYS RODEO, PARADE, AND CARNIVAL,
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
APRIL 30 - MAY 10
STATUS: RESCHEDULED FOR NOV. 19-29
STATEMENT: "At the recommendation of City Leadership and the CDC, the Buccaneer Commission will adhere to the Interim Guidance provided by the CDC on 3/15/2020 to postpone events larger than 50 people so as to not contribute to the spread of COVID-19. The health and well-being of our guests, volunteers, and participants is our top priority, therefore Buc Days will be postponed until November."
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE
7601 S STAPLES, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX; LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE
STATUS: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
WEBSITE: https://drafthouse.com/closures/
AMC CORPUS CHRISTI 16
5218 SILVERBERRY, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
STATUS: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
WEBSITE: https://www.amctheatres.com/
CENTURY 16
6675 SOUTH PADRE ISLAND DRIVE, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
STATUS: CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
WEBSITE: https://cinemark.com/theatre-search
TEXAS STATE AQUARIUM
2710 N SHORELINE BLVD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
STATUS: CLOSE UNTIL APRIL 2ND
WEBSITE: https://www.texasstateaquarium.org/
USS LEXINGTON AIRCRAFT CARRIER MUSEUM
2914 N SHORELINE BLVD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
STATUS: OPEN FOR GENERAL ADMISSION - GROUP TOURS, OVERNIGHT PROGRAM & MOVIE SHOWINGS SUSPENDED
WEBSITE: https://usslexington.com/
SOUTH TEXAS BOTANICAL GARDENS & NATURE CENTER
8545 S STAPLES ST, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
STATUS: OPEN
WEBSITE: http://www.stxbot.org/
STATEWIDE EVENTS
HOUSTON LIVESTOCK SHOW AND RODEO, HOUSTON
MARCH 3 - 22
STATUS: CANCELED
STATEMENT: https://www.rodeohouston.com/2020
REFUND OPTIONS: https://www.rodeohouston.com/2020
SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST, AUSTIN
MARCH 13 - 22
STATUS: CANCELED
FULL STATEMENT: https://www.sxsw.com/2020-event-update/
Refund policy: SXSW does not issue refunds under any circumstances.
FIESTA SAN ANTONIO
APRIL 16-26
STATUS: RESCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 5-15
STATEMENT: https://fiestasanantonio.org/
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