Before I leave... (high school, to live in, statistics)

[missWendyS]

Originally Posted by no cigar

It won't be totally free of those things but I can guarantee that it will be a WHOLE LOT better. And honestly, Corpus acts like it's a bad thing to think about things getting better than they are. Is there really a problem with having a "grass is greener mentality"? Is there something the matter with wanting "greener grass", especially when it's all dry and brown around here? Corpus seems to reach a point where it has a few exciting things to sustain itself until people grow tired ot it, only then does it try and add something new. Why not constant and sweeping change, that's in touch with the rest of society? If the city needs proof, again, just look at the graduates from A&M and how quickly they turn tail on this place and run. There are droves of talent right under this place's nose and they won't lift a finger to attract it or keep it here and instead only work to appease small minded people that are content with low wage service jobs and or refinery jobs, not to people with real careers.

I am not trying to tell anyone what to do but there seem to be quite a few people on here who seem to have this same issue in CC. My question is why not go out and do something about it instead of complain about it? Vote for changes, rally for them. Vote and rally for new government in the area. heck, why not run for a governmental position yourself? Theres strength in numbers so join together and push for change. At least then, the possibility for change will become a reality, something complaining will not do. Hey, just my opinion, not trying to cause an argument

[no cigar]

Well, to put it in a nutshell, South Texas as a region is an area dominated by a massive divide in power. Corpus/Nueces County especially, is more a fiefdom. Wiki it or google it to find out what I'm talking about.

The majority of people here are like vassals to local government and all the other quazi governmental organizations that derive their power from old world politics. The majority of the people are commoners. They elect politicians that they feel will keep them safe, work to ensure basic necessities and rights, but nothing more. People who are older and more traditional hispanics make up a lot of this segment. They could care less about major retail developments and sports teams. All they want is a peaceful existence. The politicians, in turn, provide them a sense of security and the feeling that "I will take care of you." and just like that, they have the vote of every single one of these constituents. This is going to sound weird, but as a whole, the entire demographic is composed of people that are content as long as they themselves are taken care of. The person next to them, the neighborhood, or the entire city at large has zero significance as long as they are taken care of.

I work for a local government and I can tell you with a high percent of accuracy, this has a LOT to do with the reason Corpus is the way it is. If the establishment works really hard to appease these people, they remain in office for an eternity because they work hard to maintain a a low class (but sustainable) status quo. As long as this cycle is in place, there will be no innovation, there will be no major sweeping change, and no matter how many focus groups are created, nothing will change. I've emailed the mayors office now for about a month or more to be on a committee of young professionals who have the task of generating ideas about Corpus, but the committee is set and I was told my services were not needed.

I hope that is a reasonable explanation behind the reason why it is the way it is here. Corpus could have been giving SA a run for it's money for the past 20 years had this system not been in place.

[missWendyS]

Understandable, but maybe in lieu of the current economic crises, people will be more open to development that might bring in jobs and possibly more tourism that could, in turn benefit the area in both jobs and in revenue.

It sounds like some big changes like the new mall and a few others have come to fruition during the current economic issue, maybe the tides are turning? Maybe if people who see change as a good thing worked to remove the wool over the eyes of the "followers" you mentioned, maybe they could see change as positive and beneficial, especially at a time when big corporations like whataburger (whatever that is) are jumping ship which may scare some people into realizing change is good if they want to keep big corporations in CC.

All Im saying is that those who favor change, (which Im sure there are a lot of also) might see better results if they worked together to enlighten those, who may be against it, on the positives of change instead of complain about it. Complaining doesn't foster change, action and initiative does. Maybe Im wrong, but its just my opinion. Obama, the first ever African American President in the US, did not win that title with complaints, it was won with action and information.

[bb54321]

Originally Posted by missWendyS

I don't exactly have to live in CC, surrounding areas are fine. I just want to love within a 30 min (at most) drive to beaches and the Ocean. I don't know much about the outlying areas around Corpus Christi but would love to learn more.

The high teen pregnancy rate is a bit scary, but I feel that if you raise your daughters right and teach them to love and respect themselves they are less likely to make mistakes like getting pregnant as a teen.

Also, I feel that if you get your children involved in activities and sports that they love, they will also be less likely to get into trouble at school. My daughter loves ballet and is eager to start gymnastics here shortly. My 4 year old wants to get involved in dancing to so hopefully those things, coupled with how Im raising my daughters will empower them to make positive decisions regarding drugs, alcohol. and intimacy.

Plus Im not shy in discussing things like intimacy and birth control with them as they grow old enough to understand it. My motto is "knowledge is power" the more the kids know about things the easier it is for them to make good decisions.

You sound like you're a great mother. That is what is lacking in society these days. It has nothing to do with the city. It's the parents who are ultimately responsible for their children and their behavior. I think you'll like it just fine here.

[bb54321]

Originally Posted by no cigar

Well, to put it in a nutshell, South Texas as a region is an area dominated by a massive divide in power. Corpus/Nueces County especially, is more a fiefdom. Wiki it or google it to find out what I'm talking about.

The majority of people here are like vassals to local government and all the other quazi governmental organizations that derive their power from old world politics. The majority of the people are commoners. They elect politicians that they feel will keep them safe, work to ensure basic necessities and rights, but nothing more. People who are older and more traditional hispanics make up a lot of this segment. They could care less about major retail developments and sports teams. All they want is a peaceful existence. The politicians, in turn, provide them a sense of security and the feeling that "I will take care of you." and just like that, they have the vote of every single one of these constituents. This is going to sound weird, but as a whole, the entire demographic is composed of people that are content as long as they themselves are taken care of. The person next to them, the neighborhood, or the entire city at large has zero significance as long as they are taken care of.

I work for a local government and I can tell you with a high percent of accuracy, this has a LOT to do with the reason Corpus is the way it is. If the establishment works really hard to appease these people, they remain in office for an eternity because they work hard to maintain a a low class (but sustainable) status quo. As long as this cycle is in place, there will be no innovation, there will be no major sweeping change, and no matter how many focus groups are created, nothing will change. I've emailed the mayors office now for about a month or more to be on a committee of young professionals who have the task of generating ideas about Corpus, but the committee is set and I was told my services were not needed.

I hope that is a reasonable explanation behind the reason why it is the way it is here. Corpus could have been giving SA a run for it's money for the past 20 years had this system not been in place.

You're partially correct. But the hispanic thing is wrong. Hispanics show up to the voting polls in the lowest numbers in CC. It's the older white demographic that tries to keep us stagnant. More and more, we're seeing a shift in this though. Joe Adame being elected over Henry Garrett is a perfect example. The incumbent being beat 70% to 30% is a huge statement by the CC voters. They want progress and they are not going to settle for anything less.

[missWendyS]

Originally Posted by bb54321

You're partially correct. But the hispanic thing is wrong. Hispanics show up to the voting polls in the lowest numbers in CC. It's the older white demographic that tries to keep us stagnant. More and more, we're seeing a shift in this though. Joe Adame being elected over Henry Garrett is a perfect example. The incumbent being beat 70% to 30% is a huge statement by the CC voters. They want progress and they are not going to settle for anything less.

See, it takes more then complaining to get things done. Change takes hard work and dedication. If people want to see positive changes then they should work to make it happen, not just sit back and bellyache about how much CC sucks because beneficial changes aren't being made. Again, just my personal opinion.

[missWendyS]

Where there's old people pushing for stagnation, there arealso people, young and old alike, who want change. Maybe if some of the graduates you have mentioned stuck around a bit and worked to get things moving, maybe even try being entrepreneurs in the area instead of jumping ship as soon as they graduate, some of the changes that CC residents would like to see happen might have a better chance. I dunno, and again, just my opinion

[floridalooking]

Originally Posted by missWendyS

See, it takes more then complaining to get things done. Change takes hard work and dedication. If people want to see positive changes then they should work to make it happen, not just sit back and bellyache about how much CC sucks because beneficial changes aren't being made. Again, just my personal opinion.

I see you aren't aware of the heated discussions at the city meetings we have here. Please don't judge an area unless you've lived it.

[ocean2026]

miss wendy's - What more do you ask about people doing rather than complaining- hell I ran vs the President of our school board and won. I spend 5-10 hrs a week on it and have 2 proposals for the board tonight.

Yes you can bring up your children correctly but there are the issues of peer pressure and hormones. Its cool to have babies in Corpus - at least among large groups of cc teens. Then there are hormones- Wendy tell us who has not made a mistake because of hard to resist impulses? You?
In our school district we only had 1 pregnancy last year - and that person is gone. It is not cool to have babies while in school here. Even my rabbit was well behaved when we brought her to school.

I first suggested Flour Bluff to you but perhaps Rockport would be better. It has lots of beach, every street is safe, the people and rabbits are totally friendly. From my house to the courthouse in Corpus is 24 miles -24 min give or take a minute if I miss ( ignore) the light at Caranchua St.

Rockport also has more men than women in the 40 and over range, rare except for prison towns. Lots of boating, yachting and fishing bring them here.. and then they stay.

[missWendyS]

Just to clarify things, as a lot of people have misread it, my handle is Miss Wendy S, not misswendy's, just to let some people know.

And good, I see that there are some people pushing for change. Im not saying people aren't, being as Im not even from the area, Im just researching the area for a possible move and noticed a lot of complaining about CC's lack of development and suggested that action may do more then complaining. To me it makes sense, maybe Im wrong though as Im not even a resident, but its a moot point anyways and was only a friendly suggestion.

If people would rather keep complaining and keep seeing no change then apply that energy to pushing for change, and possibly actually see it, who am I to judge? I do not wish to get into arguments about an area I don't reside in and virtually know nothing about.

I, for one, like how CC and the surrounding areas sound as they are, but I tend to prefer a small close-knit city vibe to a big city one like where I live now. Its a small outlying community but 20 minutes from the city if I want a taste of city life. Id stay here if it wasn't for the freezing temps, snow, and boringness of the area.

All teens face the issues of peer pressure and hormones but less then half make mistakes like getting pregnant too early. If you raise a strong, self confident child who respects themselves and others and who is knowledgeable about stuff like drugs, alcohol, and teen pregnancy then they will be less likely to make bad choices.

Out of my family of 4 siblings and 8 cousins only one person got pregnant too early, the others waited. Kids only think its cool to get knocked up in high school, if thats what they learn at home. If you inform your kids of statistics regarding teen pregnancy and lack of success in life, drugs and alcohol too, then they will be more likely to use protection and stay safe. especially in today's environment of rampant STDS even life threatening ones. Plus if you have a daughter who is involved in things she loves like gymnastics and dance or sons involved in sports, kids are less likely to chance messing those things up with risky decisions. That's my opinion