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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.

Things to Do in Corpus Christi this Weekend: September 25-27From the Texas Food Championship and South Texas Pumpkin Fes...
09/25/2026

Things to Do in Corpus Christi this Weekend: September 25-27

From the Texas Food Championship and South Texas Pumpkin Fest to scrapbooking and sports games, there are plenty of ways to get out and about with the whole family. ⬇️

We want your famous family recipes! 🍰Grandma’s chocolate cake? Dad’s Christmas morning breakfast? A first-generation ori...
09/24/2026

We want your famous family recipes! 🍰

Grandma’s chocolate cake? Dad’s Christmas morning breakfast? A first-generation original creation? Share it with us for a chance to be featured in the December 2026 issue.

Here’s how it works:

-Submit your recipe(s) in up to five categories: drink, appetizer, side, main, and dessert
-Include the full written recipe plus a story (the more heartwarming, the better!)
-Upload a photo for reference
-Winning recipes will be prepared, styled and professionally photographed by our team, paired with your story in print
-Featured recipes will be published in the December 2026 issue

Link in bio to submit. We can’t wait to see what your family brings to the table. 🍽️

📸 Rachel Benavides

09/22/2026

You haven’t tasted fall flavors quite like these 🍂

Now that autumn has officially arrived, new micro café CoPa Café is welcoming the season with creative drinks inspired by often-overlooked fall staples — from pistachio and orange in the Habibi Honey to the cornbread-inspired Golden Hour.

Located inside Echelon Performance Center, CoPa brings together passionate and creative coffee makers with high-quality brews for a fresh take on the local coffee spot.

Have you checked out this new café yet?

📍1133 Co Rd 22
🕥 Mon-Fri: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Sat: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

✨ Introducing the inaugural Purpose & Impact AwardsThe Bend Magazine is honoring the leaders, companies and nonprofits a...
09/22/2026

✨ Introducing the inaugural Purpose & Impact Awards

The Bend Magazine is honoring the leaders, companies and nonprofits actively working to make the world around them better.

With categories such as Nonprofit Organization of the Year, Collaboration of the Year and Purpose-Led Business of the Year, we’ll celebrate the people and organizations using their influence to strengthen the Coastal Bend for all.

Know someone (or an organization!) making a real difference? Nominate them using the link in our bio. Self-nominations welcome.

🗓️ Nominations open now through October 16
🥂 Winners revealed in our February 2027 issue, with a cocktail awards reception to follow

Tag someone who deserves recognition below! 👇

09/18/2026

We’ve got next week’s plans ready🍸

Wondering where Corpus Christi’s best happy hours are hiding? Look no further — we’ve got you covered with a roundup of our favorites from around town.

From North Beach to Padre Island and everywhere in between, our list is sure to have something for every mood, craving and season.

Find our full roundup by clicking on the link in bio.

Where are you stopping next week?

Are you looking for things to do in Corpus Christi this weekend? From the start of a new symphony season and art exhibit...
09/18/2026

Are you looking for things to do in Corpus Christi this weekend? From the start of a new symphony season and art exhibitions to market days, there are plenty of ways to get out and about with the whole family. ⬇️

87 years ago, Russell Lee snapped a photo of locals fishing along our coastal waters. Look familiar? That's because it i...
09/17/2026

87 years ago, Russell Lee snapped a photo of locals fishing along our coastal waters. Look familiar? That's because it inspired "Temporal Tides," Anthony Brooks' three-story mural from the 2024 Mural Fest, now watching over the 400 Block of Water Street downtown.

Read more about this ordinary moment that inspired a work of art in this "Looking Back" story from the September issue, online now.

✍️ Jillian Becquet
📸 Fisherman on the Jetties, Russel Lee, October 1939 | Library of Congress, Prints & Photographs Division, FSA/OWI Collection, LC-USF34-034510-D.

The residence of Toby Shor is a break from usual coastal homes. The paprika-and-purple exterior hints at what’s waiting ...
09/16/2026

The residence of Toby Shor is a break from usual coastal homes.

The paprika-and-purple exterior hints at what’s waiting inside: a double-height living room wrapped in art, collected over decades of travel and friendship with the artists themselves. Built in 1956 and renovated with local architect Court Koester, the house blends midcentury bones with a color palette that’s all Shor’s own.

“I just see things, and I know it’s a good piece,” she says of her eye for collecting.

From a tuxedoed mannequin greeting guests at the door to a theater room built around original 1950s wood, every corner tells a story.

Find the full home tour by Luis at the link in bio.

📸 Jason Page

The Texas Food Championship takes over Water’s Edge Park Sept. 25-27, bringing chefs, pitmasters, home cooks and food lo...
09/15/2026

The Texas Food Championship takes over Water’s Edge Park Sept. 25-27, bringing chefs, pitmasters, home cooks and food lovers together for a weekend of world-class flavor. But this isn’t just a tasting event, it’s Texas’ official qualifier for the World Food Championships, meaning competitors are cooking for a Golden Ticket and a shot to represent Team Texas on the international stage.

With 10 culinary divisions spanning barbecue, live-fire cooking, seafood, burgers, pasta and pastries, there’s something for every kind of food fan. And it’s not just for the pros, young chefs get their own stage to compete alongside the state’s top culinary talent.

Best part? This festival is open to the public. Grab your tickets and come taste what Texas is cooking.

Find the full story and more details about the event at the link in bio.

✍️ Jacqueline Jisele
Photos provided by Texas Food Championship.

09/11/2026

New name. Same great selection 🤩

Over the last 30 years, 2Jewels has been a go‑to boutique for women’s clothing, accessories and gifts. Now, with a refreshed look and a new name, MASTON HOUSE is ready to take that legacy into its next era.

Still offering the upscale pieces locals love, the new space leans into the social‑hour atmosphere it’s cultivated over the years — creating an elevated, linger‑friendly shopping experience where catching up with fashion‑forward friends feels just as natural as finding your next outfit. Whether you’re browsing for a cocktail‑party look or simply stopping in to reconnect, the boutique’s homey feel makes it the perfect place to do both.

Tag a friend who needs a shopping date ⬇️

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