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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.

If Fork & Vines hasn’t been on your cocktail radar yet, it should be now. 🍸Their new bar program blends creativity, clas...
01/13/2026

If Fork & Vines hasn’t been on your cocktail radar yet, it should be now. 🍸
Their new bar program blends creativity, classic technique and literary inspiration into some of the most talked-about drinks in the Coastal Bend, from floral gin sips to dramatic smoked pours crafted by bar manager Tiffany McDevitt and local cocktail innovator Jacob McClain.

Read more about the Bessar Park neighborhood spot with daily happy hour, brunch and more, online now:
https://www.thebendmag.com/fork-vines-cocktails/

Written by Jacqueline Gonzalez
Photos by Rachel Benavides

Before Corpus Christi became a port city—and long before modern drilling technology, locals along the White Point Penins...
01/13/2026

Before Corpus Christi became a port city—and long before modern drilling technology, locals along the White Point Peninsula were already reading the land like a map.

Grains of sulfur in the sand, gas seeping from water holes and even fiery blowouts that lit up the night sky were early clues that something powerful lay beneath the surface. These dramatic discoveries helped unlock nearby oil fields, fueled regional growth and ultimately played a role in shaping the deep-water port that transformed Corpus Christi in 1926.

Dive into the story of the fiery beginnings that helped build the Coastal Bend in the Looking Back story from the January issue:
https://www.thebendmag.com/history-of-the-coastal-bends-oil-and-gas-industry/

Photo provided by Corpus Christi Public Libraries, La Retama Special Collections & Archives

Spoons at the ready! Cooler temperatures are here, and that means soup season is in full effect. For the days you forget...
01/11/2026

Spoons at the ready! Cooler temperatures are here, and that means soup season is in full effect. For the days you forget to load up the crockpot before heading to the office, or are simply craving a local recipe, here are five excellent options:
https://www.thebendmag.com/soup-corpus-christi/

Photo of the Kimchi Soup from Z-Counter Corpus Christi taken by Rachel Benavides

✨ 26 Ways to Make the Most of 2026 ✨This year, we’re skipping rigid resolutions and choosing something more meaningful:2...
01/09/2026

✨ 26 Ways to Make the Most of 2026 ✨

This year, we’re skipping rigid resolutions and choosing something more meaningful:
26 locally rooted opportunities to explore, connect and truly thrive in the Coastal Bend.

From small joys to big bucket-list moments, this guide is designed to make 2026 your most impactful year yet.

Find the full list you’ll be coming back to all year long, online now:
https://www.thebendmag.com/26-things-to-do-in-corpus-christi/

If you’ve included “get active” on your list but are unsure where to begin—or, as is sometimes more challenging, how to ...
01/08/2026

If you’ve included “get active” on your list but are unsure where to begin—or, as is sometimes more challenging, how to stay consistent— AE Fitness Gym founder Alain Escobar shares a smarter, more sustainable way to embrace fitness from a holistic perspective:
https://www.thebendmag.com/ae-fitness/

Pam Chavez didn’t just open a restaurant; she opened a chapter of her life.What was once Sam and Louie’s has been reimag...
01/06/2026

Pam Chavez didn’t just open a restaurant; she opened a chapter of her life.
What was once Sam and Louie’s has been reimagined as Saucy Mamas, a globally inspired, deeply personal pizza concept without limitations.

From lupin-flour crusts and anti-inflammatory bowls to signature pies like the Honeyfire and Seoul Kiss, every detail is a reflection of Chavez’s lived experience and her belief that food can be both craveable and healing.

Read the full story from the January issue and save this spot for your next pizza night:
https://www.thebendmag.com/saucy-mamas-pizza/

Written by Ava Coronado
Photos by Rachel Benavides

From mood boards and interviews to shoot days, layouts and many rounds of revisions, our staff and contributors pour the...
12/31/2025

From mood boards and interviews to shoot days, layouts and many rounds of revisions, our staff and contributors pour their creativity into every issue. As we look ahead to 2026, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the photos from 2025 that stopped us in our tracks—capturing local artists, small business dreams, beautiful homes, unforgettable dishes and the spirit of the Coastal Bend that inspires it all.

These are the moments that made our year. ✨
Revisit all our favorite photos of 2025 and their accompanying stories online now:
https://www.thebendmag.com/our-favorite-photos-of-the-year/

Our first issue of 2026 is officially here — led by our cover feature, “26 Ways to Make the Most Out of 2026,” a Coastal...
12/29/2025

Our first issue of 2026 is officially here — led by our cover feature, “26 Ways to Make the Most Out of 2026,” a Coastal Bend–centric take on resolutions that go beyond the usual to help you explore, connect and truly thrive right where you live.

Inside, you’ll find a conversation with AE Fitness Gym owner Alain Escobar on building sustainable fitness habits, an inspiring local rebrand story in the pizza world and a look at a new family-friendly destination in Portland designed for making memories in the year ahead.

Whether your “more of” includes movement, connection, travel or rediscovering the simple joys of life on the water, this issue is your jumping-off point for a meaningful 2026.

Find the full issue online now:
https://www.thebendmag.com/issues/the-bend/january-2026/

Cover: drone footage at D**k & Drink captured by Laurie Lyng

Looking for ways to properly bid adieu to 2025? Here is our list of New Year’s Eve events happening in and around Corpus...
12/26/2025

Looking for ways to properly bid adieu to 2025? Here is our list of New Year’s Eve events happening in and around Corpus Christi to help you ring in 2026. Searching for live entertainment and a balloon drop? You’ve got options! Maybe a gourmet meal and a couple of glasses of champagne are more your vibe? You’re covered. From fireworks in Port Aransas to a countdown at the Omni, there is something for everyone on this list!

https://www.thebendmag.com/new-years-eve-events-in-corpus-christi/

Flash back to 2005 and House of Rock's tamale dinner was about more than full plates and festive flavors; it was about s...
12/23/2025

Flash back to 2005 and House of Rock's tamale dinner was about more than full plates and festive flavors; it was about showing up for one another.

After learning that several neighboring Caller employees had little time off and few holiday plans, the team stepped in to share one of South Texas’ most meaningful traditions: tamales. What began as a simple gesture became a moment of comfort, connection and community.

20+ years later and the tradition is still going strong every Christmas Eve. Tamales from Chachos Tacos , salsa (NOT ketchup) from JalaPeña's Salsa and plenty of holiday cheer abound at House of Rock!

Learn more about the tradition online now:
https://www.thebendmag.com/house-of-rocks-annual-christmas-eve-tamale-dinner/
Written by Kylie Cooper
Photos provided by House of Rock

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