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At The Bend Magazine, we provide a way for locals, second home owners and visitors to embrace all of the great things our region has to offer. A locally owned and operated company, we have built an audience that looks to us for information on where to eat, shop, play, live and find quality health services. Each month, we create powerful and engaging content, tell local stories, and create experiences that build a stronger community.

As temperatures drop, a comforting and satisfying dish like curry becomes even more appealing. In the Coastal Bend, loca...
11/12/2025

As temperatures drop, a comforting and satisfying dish like curry becomes even more appealing. In the Coastal Bend, local restaurants are showcasing their culinary artistry with menus that emphasize authenticity.

Check out these 5 curry dishes to try from local restaurants:
https://www.thebendmag.com/curry-dishes-in-corpus-christi/

Photo: BKK Thai Kitchen by Deux Boheme

From her first church solo at age 5 to opera stages and classrooms across the country, Dr. Sara Harris Baker has dedicat...
11/11/2025

From her first church solo at age 5 to opera stages and classrooms across the country, Dr. Sara Harris Baker has dedicated her life to the arts. Now, as Executive Director of the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Performing Arts CenterPerforming Arts Center at Texas A&M–Corpus Christi, she’s bringing that lifelong passion full circle — creating a space where education, performance, and community come together in harmony.

We sat down with Baker to discuss the vision for the PAC to serve the whole community and more. Read the full conversation by Kylie Cooper online now:
https://www.thebendmag.com/performing-arts-center-dr-sara-harris-baker/

Photography by Shoocha Photography

11/10/2025

South Texas, we have a BBQ king! 👑
Butter’s BBQ ( ) in Sinton is smokin’ its way to the top — twice on Texas Monthly’s Top 50 and now your No. 1 pick in our Battle for the Best BBQ.
If you’ve had the brisket, you get it. If you haven’t… what are you waiting for?

Read all about the local favorite plus 14 more top contenders online now:
https://www.thebendmag.com/best-bbq-in-corpus-christi/

Cover photo taken by
Audio credit: The Last by Nicolas Snyderr no

What started as a Continental Trailways Depot in 1964—complete with air-conditioned Silver Eagle buses and routes to San...
11/06/2025

What started as a Continental Trailways Depot in 1964—complete with air-conditioned Silver Eagle buses and routes to San Antonio, Dallas, and beyond—has since become one of downtown Corpus Christi’s favorite hangouts!

Read the full "Looking Back" story online now:
https://www.thebendmag.com/history-of-the-greyhound-bus-station/

Written by Jillian Becquet
Photo of workers constructing the bus terminal at Starr and Chaparral on July 20, 1964, provided by Corpus Christi Public Libraries, La Retama Special Collections & Archives

The Coastal Bend favorite you love is now bringing the fun to Padre Island! With great eats, local music and views worth...
11/03/2025

The Coastal Bend favorite you love is now bringing the fun to Padre Island! With great eats, local music and views worth staying a little longer for, Brewster Street Icehouse has officially landed on the Island.

Read the full story by Leila Ydrogo about the newest location for live music and family-friendly fun:
https://www.thebendmag.com/brewster-street-padre-island/

Photos by Rachel Benavides

🍖THE NOVEMBER ISSUE IS HERE 🍖There’s something about barbecue that always feels like family—maybe it’s the long hours sp...
10/30/2025

🍖THE NOVEMBER ISSUE IS HERE 🍖

There’s something about barbecue that always feels like family—maybe it’s the long hours spent together, the recipes passed down through generations or the simple act of sharing a meal.

In our November issue, we’re celebrating the pitmasters, families and traditions that keep the Coastal Bend’s barbecue scene burning bright. Plus, the results of our Battle for the Best BBQ are in!

Also inside this issue: holiday hosting tips, a list of Korean barbecue options, recipes for the perfect backyard barbecue, a look at the new Brewster Street Icehouse - On The Island, the history of Ranch Hand Weekend and more.

Read the full issue online now:
https://www.thebendmag.com/issues/the-bend/november-2025/

Cover: Butter's BBQ photographed by Rachel Benavides

Meet Esmeralda Herrera-Teran, CEO, and Mayra Zamora, Director of Operations — two visionary leaders shaping the next cha...
10/29/2025

Meet Esmeralda Herrera-Teran, CEO, and Mayra Zamora, Director of Operations — two visionary leaders shaping the next chapter of the YWCA Corpus Christi. With deep roots in community service, the arts and education, they’re building a future where women and girls can dream big, lead boldly and thrive together.

Story by Ava Coronado
Photos by Laro Pilartes

Read more about the dynamic duo shaping the future of the YWCA online now:
https://www.thebendmag.com/ywca-corpus-christi-new-leadership/

On North Padre Island, one cottage dares to stand out—dressed in blush and brimming with coastal charm. 💗 Designed with ...
10/24/2025

On North Padre Island, one cottage dares to stand out—dressed in blush and brimming with coastal charm. 💗 Designed with intention and inspired by the Gulf’s cotton candy skies, Island Blush captures the beauty of seaside living.

Tour the coastal cottage designed by CF Designs online now:
https://www.thebendmag.com/island-blush-padre-island-beach-house/

Photos by Merdog Media

The buzz is real — everyone’s talking about Mozzafiato Pizza. 🍕✨Since opening this summer, this cozy new spot has won ov...
10/23/2025

The buzz is real — everyone’s talking about Mozzafiato Pizza. 🍕✨
Since opening this summer, this cozy new spot has won over Corpus Christi with its perfectly crisp brick-oven crusts, scratch-made flavors and warm neighborhood charm. Have you tried it yet?

Read the full story by Jacqueline Gonzalez online now:
https://www.thebendmag.com/brick-oven-pies-with-mozzafiato-pizza/

Photos by Jason Page

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