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Emily Zertuche - Vice President of Marketing
Emily Zertuche

Emily Zertuche is a Corpus Christi local who markets the Gulf Coast Capital. She enjoys exploring her home destination of Corpus Christi, Texas through off-the-beaten-path exploration, from unique culinary, local breweries to the hidden gems along the gulf beaches. #SeeCC

 

BBQ Restaurants You Must Try in Corpus Christi

In Texas, we LOVE our BBQ and the Gulf Coast Capital is no exception. Grab some grub before heading to the beach at these must-try barbecue joints in Corpus Christi! Full Send BBQ Full Send BBQ serves expertly smoked meats– no shortcuts, no compromises. With a commitment to going all the way, Full…

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16 Celebrities Born in Corpus Christi, Texas

Corpus Christi is FILLED with a plethora of history and famous people! Bet you didn't know that these iconic celebrities were born here in the Gulf Coast Capital. Read on to see if you recognize these familiar faces! 1. Kevin Abstract Musician, rapper and singer-songwriter Ian Simpson (better known…

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6 Points About Corpus Christi’s Old Town 6 Points

Take a hub of mid-century Corpus Christi and mash it up with some charming independent shops and restaurants and you’ve got Old Town 6 Points, the city’s first satellite shopping district outside of downtown established way back in the late-1950s. First purchased in a land deal by E.B. Cole (the…

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Voluntourism: How To Give Back in Corpus Christi

Located right on the beautiful shores of the Gulf of Mexico, Corpus Christi offers opportunities to do good when in the destination, promoting sustainability and generosity. Volunteer your time in the Gulf Coast Capital work side-by-side with the local community, and be immersed in our culture to…

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