This Is Corpus Christi, Texas (A Struggling Beach Community)

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[@georgemichael9106]

Great memories of Corpus Christi that’s where I started my 30 year airline career as a ramp agent with SWA I was there when the USS Lexington sailed in that day for its final home I was there when Selena was shot and killed I learned to fly there got my private pilot license in 1994 oh yeah and that’s where I met an 18 year old girl named Lynda Sue when I was 24 years old she is now 62 I’ll be 68 in March and we’re still together.

[@NickJohnson]

Yay George!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@georgemichael9106]

@@NickJohnson Keep up the good work Nick Iv seen all your vids from California to Virginia.

[@jackkip]

I took my kids (who weren’t even in school yet) to see the Lexington sail into Ingleside Home port. They are now in their 30’s. I’m still surprised that Corpus actually made it work. We don’t want to remember what happen to the Columbus ships 🤦🏼‍♀️. Lived there all my life until 3 years ago and moved up to San Antonio. Once you leave you realize how bad it really was

[@pmo8135]

Lucky guy!

[@kevdawg3206]

Aside for business and job wise sounds like u had a great career at Corpus Christi. But what it has to offer to everyone living here there’s not much that can be said.

[@CynthiaNotG]

13:38 correct Nick but more specifically, it’s Mississippi River water. The current in the gulf flows counterclockwise so you’ll notice Galveston is the brownest waters. Corpus (summer) and padre most of the year are more blue. It’s not dirty, just silt carried from as far as Canada

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

That makes sense why the waters in the Florida Panhandle are some of the most dazzling turquoise and clear in the country. I always wondered why those beaches were so nice, but other Gulf beaches generally suck..

[@donsergio2406]

All the Mississipi water with its pesticides, that combines with the Gulf chemicals produce a gigantic dead zone in the ocean. Not mentioned in the video, some families on the coastal bend used to make a living shrimping and catching oysters a few decades ago. Not anymore...

[@Buoyant_Bear]

Was gonna say, I go to mustang Island every summer and the water is pretty blue. I grew up near south Padre and the beach accesses have pretty blue/clear water 20 miles out, but most of the year, the bay looks solid green

[@course5377]

Nick, the fact that it is the Gulf Coast currents is correct. You should have been there after Katrina....Plus you didn't let the viewers know where you were in Corpus. Padre Island with their canal houses. Flour Bluff (interesting name) for folks who cannot afford the Island. Also home to HEB along with Whataburger...

[@resacarat]

That's the Bay, not the Gulf.

[@ginman69]

Farah Fawcett, Lou Diamond Plillips and Selena are from Corpus Christi. Freddy Fender also retired here. ✌🏼🤟🏼🇺🇸

[@robin9876]

Yes! Farrah went to same Ray High School Mom did. We have a real photo of of her w/Lee Majors.The Jonas Brothers & Post Malone lived near me (Dallas at the time) Tons of celebrities are from Texas! Jamie Foxx is.

[@robin9876]

Jamie Foxx & Many other famous people are from Tx. I was shocked to see how many. I moved to Calif & they said "Texas girls are different. (Better!) Tougher, not whining nor wanting gifts & so many are superficial

[@guillermogouldburn763]

Don't forget the beautiful Lori Singer.

[@freddymclain]

not to mention Walter Furley

[@jasonclendennen9731]

Farrah has family in Hillsboro, Texas. I, always thought she was born in Hillsboro and raised in Corpus Christi.

[@Nathlete_]

I’m from Dallas and Corpus Christi (body of Christ) is like my own little escape from the city, I love it there moving in July👍🏽

[@SouthTexasLiving]

Let me know if you need any help relocating. I am always free to help.

[@Nathlete_]

@@SouthTexasLiving thank you

[@TaipanTex]

Corpus has always struggled. But so have all the communities along the Gulf here in Texas, like Galveston as well as other smaller places along the coast. It's the hurricanes that keep them from reaching their full potential. I grew up near Galveston and left as soon as I finished college. Got tired of the hurricanes and tropical storms. Moved further inland in Texas. I go to Corpus a lot. It really does have a lot of potential. And it's not actually on the Gulf of Mexico like Galveston. It's actually on Corpus Christi Bay. The real ocean and beach along the Gulf of Mexico is about 10 miles further out to the east on the barrier islands of Padre Island and Mustang Island. Those beaches are much, much nicer. And yeah, just about everyone in Texas loves Buc-ee's!

[@amberdonnelly3410]

How often do hurricanes occur?

[@SaveTheSunBear]

⁠@@amberdonnelly3410not too often. Last hurricane we had was Harvey in 2017. Hurricanes are not a major struggle. They’re barely even a struggle. We don’t get hurricanes in the gulf because the water is too warm and it pushes the hurricanes away or something? Idk. Science. We do have quite a few tropical storms during the hurricane season, but we don’t have actual hurricanes

[@westxranchin]

I live on a ranch that is 40 minutes west of corpus. That place is a lifeline to a lot of the rural areas around here. Not the prettiest , but important to us.

[@pattiwhite9575]

These type of channels love to focus a bit on the worst sides of towns.

[@awilson816aw]

I LOVE it! ❤ I try to come down from KC every year or so.

[@SouthTexasLiving]

@@pattiwhite9575 I agree. I do my best to try and balance out their negativeness with the pretty homes on my channel haha.

[@bobowrathsovine.]

Better to be a struggling beach town than a rust belt ghost town with no struggles left like where I'm from

[@texadonkey34]

Rust let looks rough and dry too

[@JF-rz3rh]

Facts!😂😂

[@danieltenorio3559]

Your from the Midwest?

[@texadonkey34]

nope, weird Texas by Galveston

[@freddymclain]

right! we can always go fishing, which is pretty good around here.

[@NewHaven203]

Corpus Christi is that one Texas city nobody talks about. Seems more quiet and tamed compared to the larger cities like Houston, Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio

[@dustincredible1249]

San Antonio looks like the only thing holding that war zone together is the paint from all the gang graffiti if not the rest is iron bars on every window and house front door

[@Buoyant_Bear]

@dustincredible1249 Yeah my tattoo artist is in SA and it isn't uncommon to pass a Cadillac with bullet holes

[@texadonkey34]

No work, they all leave and come to Houston. The wages are low, when you do find a job.

[@SouthTexasLiving]

I'm working to put us on the map!

[@freddymclain]

right! so sshhh.

[@emeraldrhyme5634]

Corpus Christi might be considered a bad place, but it gave us the beautiful Farrah Fawcett.

[@Lostcontroller]

Now that's a name I haven't heard in a while.

[@bottlethrower1544]

FF was born in Corpus Christi California. Big diff

[@Ese361]

And Selena

[@timothykeith1367]

Corpus Christi is not a bad place.

[@emeraldrhyme5634]

Farrah Fawcett was born in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. She was born on February 2, 1947. Corpus Christi is a coastal city in South Texas known for its beaches and maritime activities.@@bottlethrower1544

[@kayhenry6293]

I was born and raised in Corpus. Back in the ‘50s, 60s, and early ‘70s, it was a pretty good place to live. Time and circumstances have taken a sad toll. I left in 2006 and haven’t been back.

[@eunicehenderson9095]

It was a great city back in those days but so was the rest of the state. To many non native Texans moving in and changing things.

[@MinouMinet]

Same here, but happy to be gone.

[@user-on7iu3ie4i]

I've been to CCTX What-a-Burger on the 🛣️ to Flour Bluff

[@cryptowolf-zf3fs]

I have been in corpus for the past 20 years. It has gotten much better. Housing prices keep going up as well with new people moving in. That shows something.

[@sjbock]

​@@cryptowolf-zf3fsI've been in Corpus for the last 20 years and it's steadily gone down hill, especially compared to San Antonio and Austin. Few cultural activities and terrible restaurants. Gangs, petty crime, low levels of education, terrible streets full of pot holes, polluted beaches. It will never get better because it's a dumping ground for polluting industries.

[@CaptDavesSportfishing]

The fishing on the coast there is AWESOME.

[@babaluto]

Did some crabbing there out on the stone jetty in Port A. Filled up two large coolers in an hour with a couple of chicken legs on a string.

[@awilson816aw]

Love Port A ❤​@@babaluto

[@nedoscarsandfishingvideos5500]

Fishing is 3 out of 10

[@raymundolundo]

If you don’t know how to fish, just say that.​@@nedoscarsandfishingvideos5500

[@gcrauwels941]

The biggest Buc-ees (temporarily) is on I-40 near Sevierville Tennessee near where I live. My wife and I have been there twice and it is beyond colossal. Constant flow of humanity.

[@JohnDoe-tq8xw]

They are building the world's largest Buc-ee's in Ocala Florida

[@Dameka247]

I live east of Dallas and about 12 miles from a Buc-ees. The traffic getting to it, getting in and out of it, and finding parking is unreal and not for the faint of heart. Same thing for the one in Madisonville outside Houston. Sheesh. But we love Buc-ees and beaver nuggets.

[@FluxNomad678]

I lived in the south for a while and miss the BBQ and those huge Brisket Sandwiches.

[@steveharris9861]

My favorite is the Bucees in Wharton. When you're on your way to South Texas you're finally out of Houston 😂

[@matthewhernandez8342]

Boomhauer was a great surfer down in Corpus Christi.

[@TommyTombs]

That boy ain’t right

[@matthewhernandez8342]

@@TommyTombs “That’s my purse, I don’t know you!!”

[@nestorflores9426]

I tell you what, my father said he once k*lled fitty men

[@traincore1955]

Prolly why he dead now

[@ottopuppy]

I am 65 and because of health problems I can not travel to these places, but somehow Nick makes me feels like I am there, I think I saw a Whataburger somewhere in my area and I will have to try.

[@yankeetango]

Nick, thoroughly enjoy your funny, quirky take on the highlights (and lowlights) of our vast, geographically diverse country. Keep up the excellent work!

[@daveyvane9431]

Corpus was a neat clean city 1960s-1980

[@oldmanrock7542]

We spent a lot of time in Corpus in those days. Kept a boat in the marina.

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

As was most of the US.. In the 1950s there were basically no ghettos. Even the low income areas were safe. The whole country is going severely downhill.

[@oladeebiazazi4538]

@@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPathThat’s not necessarily true there was crime back then too just wasn’t as bad

[@chainmailunderwear]

Everything is worse no matter where you go. Progressive anti capitalism is to blame

[@telescope3]

Watch the 1974 movie "Together Brothers" and revisit that statement.

[@bglivingstonfishing]

Corpus has been a dump my entire life. It’s a shame that a city with so much potential has been run into the ground. Poor leadership is to blame.

[@sjbock]

It is a dump. The problem is there is no real money here, no philanthropic, civic minded multimillionaire donors like in Houston, Austin, Dallas and Fort Worth and the refineries pay very little in city property taxes compared to their value because of longtime sweet heart agreements.

[@sonicmiku3009]

Sounds about right. Not to mention corporates are willing to hire exploitation in the citizens who live in the city.

[@cheryllewis5195]

Thanks for the video and tour of Buc ees - we had one in Greenville SC when I lived there, but I never went in😮

[@shakarussanders9911]

I'm a born and raised Texan and I've never been to Corpus Christi! That far down in Texas is like another world to me!

[@SouthTexasLiving]

Let me know when you're in town. I'll introduce you to the cool spots.

[@shakarussanders9911]

@@SouthTexasLiving 🤝👍

[@sherrryann]

I saw an article recently saying Corpus is considered to be a blue zone due to the amt of ppl who live to be 100 or older. I told my partner, who was born in Corpus, & he said "no f***ing way with all that pollution in the air, land, & water..." He said they don't just do water boil orders, that sometimes they just ban residents from using any water period, even if it's boiled & tell em nobody can take a bath, just a quick shower at their own discretion, & to preferably use bottled water & a bucket. & he said everybody who lives their has to have cancer... that there's no way that they don't... especially if they've been exposed to all the chemical smog & contaminated water for decades... 👀

[@panagenesis2695]

I love how your channel is exposing the ever-growing reality of a collapsing empire. Keep up the good work!👍

[@rockylawing7963]

The sad thing is we print money every day and it don't have to be.

[@caustinolino3687]

But is this new? Would the equivalent of him been touring in Portgual or Britain hundreds of years ago? Where is the repeating pattern?

[@TheCatherineCC]

there is just farther to fall compared to medieval europe @@caustinolino3687

[@panagenesis2695]

@@caustinolino3687 Even the Ancients understood that History is a cycle of accumulation, boom, consolidation and, almost inevitably, bust. Hopefully the overall trend is ever upward... to God.☦⛪🕯

[@upyorkstate5541]

Always enjoy your content Nick! Haven't been to Corpus since 1972; it sure has changed!

[@ReticentIndignation]

Corpus is where you wanna go if you want to live a quieter life with little in the way of big city life and/or entertainment. If you're coming here from Seattle, you may be disappointed. If you like more peace and/or quiet, it's pretty damn good. If you work in a refinery or an industrial capacity, it's a very reasonable place to live. Just outside of Corpus you can buy your own ranch. Don't care much for downtown, waste of money imho. Taxes are ridiculous too.

[@donsergio2406]

Nice video! You should have taken the ferry from Port A to SH361/Ingleside, and drive along SH35 north. Several interesting places (some not famous though) to show. As you mentioned, all the barrier islands receive the brunt of hurricanes. Port A was decimated during Harvey in 2017, but people have rebuilt it. Although they keep complaining about the insurance premiums going up every year! (people forget, but actuaries don’t 😊)

[@pumpkinpie7254]

Nick, are you trollin' us with the mustache in your intro ? I can't tell, If so it's freaking hysterical 🤣

[@windridermaui]

I've heard the windsurfing is great there! Thanks for sharing a bit about the history of the area, as I had no idea, and it's good to know. Aloha from Maui🤙

[@btetschner]

A+ video! Awesome preview of Corpus Christi!

[@billkeszler2531]

Glad u came to corpus finally. It's not so bad I've lived here 20 years

[@ic_clearly]

I grew up un corpus. Nice place to raise a family in the 70's 80's,, Certain "changes" happened in the mid 90's , and didn't last to much longer... miss the beach though.

[@caustinolino3687]

What are the patterns to avoid this in other places going forward?

[@TheCatherineCC]

he asks, oblivious that every video on this channel is of a place that is fucked @@caustinolino3687

[@madskelli]

So glad you went to Buc-ee’s! I love that place! Love from Australia! 🇦🇺

[@bottlethrower1544]

2:55 This is probably the most comprehensive history of the "CC" I have heard. Thank you, Nick

[@KuptisOriginal]

0:26 There's a replica of the first Whataburger at 4126 S Staples St. there in Corpus Christi. The first Whataburger was located at 2609 Ayers St. Edit: So later in the video you talk about this but that building didn't exist back when Whataburger opened their first location. The original shack is long gone but there's a replica at the address I previously mentioned.

[@CarWizard]

I never miss a Nick Johnson video. His commentary is legendary.

[@ohreally404]

I guess so if you're Hump supporter.

[@Casprizzle]

I go to Corpus for vacation every year. It's nice when you're staying on the bay side, of course it has a bad area, too, but it's easy to avoid. USS Lexington and Port A are both cool for a beach vacation, and nearby.

[@bastet0140]

Could you suggest a hotel for my vacation? Can't find something that seems clean with no bugs

[@Casprizzle]

@@bastet0140 I usually stay at Emerald Beach Hotel with a king bay view room, it is right on the water and you get a private balcony access for like $100/night. It is a little older though, if you want something more modern I have heard good things about the DoubleTree near the Lexington, it is also right on the water and around the same price, last time I was there construction was a nightmare near that area though. Anywhere you stay I would recommend driving to nearby Port A for the ocean, it's like 30min away, the bay is not as good. Never had any bug problems anywhere, as long as you're staying in something near the water you should be in a good area.

[@SouthTexasLiving]

Every city has a rough spot, I think people forget about that. It is great here.

[@SouthTexasLiving]

@@bastet0140 It depends where you are going to be in town. The Omni is fine if you're downtown.

[@logancradic8751]

Enjoyed another adventure rolling around with you

[@johnnyrocketed2225]

Nice to see those people waving to you guys when driving through the nice neighborhood. 👍😊

[@SouthTexasLiving]

It's the southern hospitality. We do the two finger wave above the steering wheel while driving.

[@Cycology_Major]

@@SouthTexasLiving Nice! I’ve gotten that out on rural southwestern hwys

[@dannybryan9971]

Corpus has been on bad times for 40 years but anywhere on the coast can be fun. Had my 1st one night stand in Corpus back in the 80s after an evening on the town. Great memories. Sadly these refinery towns offer great jobs for a few, and low paying service jobs for everyone else. Urban decay and neighborhood blight is the norm.

[@BuckeyDooDoo]

Excellent vid Nick. I enjoyed it.

[@cherlgolja5402]

I love Corpus Christi, I was a Navy Pilot at there training squadron 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸1970’s

[@stephenb7067]

Nick, you do realize those empty beaches you saw are packed with beautiful girls in the summer? Yes- packed! Corpus is not about things. Things wash away. Big cities have rush hours. Corpus has a rush 15 minutes. Drivers are courteous because- you are going to see them again!

[@jonhoover2160]

You haven't lived if you've never been to spring break in Port A. Just use your imagination it's better than what you just thought

[@chalesgolding5314]

Love your channel Nick !

[@jacobmiller2454]

I love this city. I've lived thier once and in Aransas pass twice. I'm from Oregon and as a teenager I lived near port Aranass for a couple of years and it was truly the time of my life it must of been 1993-1995. I returned back to corpus to be homeless in 2017 I was in a bad headspace found myself going thru midlife mental breakdown. And for me it I lived in the fountain across from whataburger by the bay. I was able to get by with just my personality never had any trouble went fishing got a job. Meet a few good friends but most of all I found myself regained my confidence and found out why it's the body of christ. I've since moved back to Oregon have a great job now making 6 figures a years and it was all due to building my confidence back knowing I was strong enough to beat the streets of corpus. I can beat anything I will always have a special place in my soul for this beautiful city where you can learn that no matter who you are everybody in corpus has been down and out most know where the mission is and have stayed there

[@77Tadams]

I love watching your content. It is like watching This Old House or re-runs of Seinfeld. It is calming like an old coffee cup. Keep it coming. I love your sense of humor.

[@NickJohnson]

I am so glad thanks for saying that ❤️❤️

[@SouthTexasLiving]

I want to do a mini-series about the stage of the build with a builder, similar to how This Old House showcased small jobs and repairs. I am yet to find a custom builder whose craftsmanship is worth showcasing.

[@77Tadams]

@@SouthTexasLiving that’s cool.😎

[@radforduniversity6424]

Nick, bought my wife the Mappy Retro shirt, and the first day she wore it, a coworker told her "that looks like Mappy on that one guy's channel", haha

[@NickJohnson]

What??? Oh man. Thanks for sharing! ❤️❤️

[@djvintagevincenetpricks1269]

Corpus has SUPERIOR tap water on the Gulf Coast, believe it or not. They revamped with a state of the art chlorine dioxide disinfecting system. Other cities are still using chloramine, a mixture of chlorine and ammonia.

[@SouthTexasLiving]

This makes me feel better of how I was raised drinking from the water hose playing outside. ha

[@SandDuneProperties]

Enjoyed my pilot training there in the early 90s. Near the beach, great food, good weather. Quiet, but look forward to getting back to visit someday soon.

[@user-vn9zb5wd8u]

I agree the Katrina "Refugees" did a number on a lot of coastal towns in Texas. In the 90s we used to go to Corpus for vacations.

[@gabbycarter965]

American citizens shouldn't be referred to as refugees. Would you like someone to call you a refugee if you went from one state to another!?

[@Acemechanicalservices]

I’m waiting to hear a story where they improve a community.

[@Cycology_Major]

@@Acemechanicalservices Never gonna happen. If anyone living in severe hurricane & flood zones had much of an IQ, they’d have relocated inland long before. They’re not exactly bringing progress with them.

[@landmonitor-lsd5634]

Your channel is great; wonderful to show kids growing up.

[@NickJohnson]

Yay

[@b00biejingles]

I went out there for Christmas a couple of years ago for whatever reason...the Cheesecaske Factory just opened in the mall when I went and the line all the way through the food court was one of the funniest things I ever seen. I liked my visit though but not sure if I'm going anytime soon.

[@yuhyuhitsyaboi5460]

I stayed on the Lexington ship for a weekend when I was in boy scouts back in the early 2000's. Glad to see the old girl doing well.

[@motherofbeagles8532]

We had a wonderful family beach weekend on North Padre Island BEFORE the last big Hurricane. Maybe about 15 years ago? We stayed at a beachfront Holiday Inn Spree or something like that it was named. It wasn't luxury but it wasn't crowded, we found sand dollars, there was a sandy beach or you could swim in the pool where there was also a live band. We ate at a good seafood restaurant nearby. Then the Hurricane came and trashed the hotel. I've been watching to see if it's been restored but it's been slow.

[@stephanieellison7834]

My Dad built a lot of these refineries some time in the early-mid previous century. My uncle tried to get into the US Navy at NAS CC during World's War II, but didn't make it. Mom, from PA state, visited CC during his short time there at the Station, and she never looked back, moving to CC just after the war. She met my father, who helped form the Corpus Christi Symphony in 1944 or 45. I was born in this city, but lived in Odem in the first few years before moving into CC (Annaville area just after it was annexed by CC in the mid-60s) for a short while. Unfortunately, we had to move to San Antonio in '73 for me to go to the school for the deaf there. I cursed that move, because our family life fell apart there. Quarenta today looks BAD compared to Annaville back in the early 70s! Mom knew people living in the nicest parts of the city by the coast. I remember visiting one of her friend's house, right by the coast, 2-story house with a pool, just a huge place, and with a maid and chauffeur. CC is unrecognizable except for the beaches and refineries.

[@jonathanwstx]

I lived in corpus for about ten years..this was a pretty accurate video..surprised you didn’t stop at the Selena statue like everyone does.

[@catholiccrusader5328]

Nick, for decades I've knocked Chicago where I live. After seeing most of the places you visit, I didn't know how good I have it. Thanks, Nick for opening my eyes. GOD bless.

[@NickJohnson]

Chicago isn't that bad in the not ghetto parts.

[@heidihuseman3080]

OMG I am totally getting the "You did my city and totally missed so much!" reaction [and withholding those comments because it really doesn't matter.] A fun one you missed is that locals refer to it as "Corpus Christi, a sunny place for shady people" which I think captures the essence of Corpus nicely. I should have tried to connect with you before your visit. Wish I had known! Thanks for visiting our city! :)

[@KevinS-qj3en]

Fantasic vid Nick. Lived there from '82 til '96 problem there is the city has always a stagnant city magement system, never wanted to move forward. So we moved to San Antonio, which used to be nice but all we see at the local HEB are immigrants with gift cards and brand new cell phones. A lady in feont of me bought a candy bar and got $48 back must be nice or the system is totally briken.

[@hayatorpg3896]

San Antonio sucks. I just left there. I went there to work hard to get stable and the people there I encountered seemed to work hard to counter that

[@KevinS-qj3en]

@hayatorpg3896 please go on, would like to know more.

[@Meowhsss]

We’re leaving San Antonio as soon as we sell our house, has gotten super congested and lots of crime now, has changed a lot in 10 years

[@jackkip]

Lived there for the majority of my life. Left 3 years ago and went to San Antonio. It has really changed over the years. There is a local saying when something ghetto happens, “your Corpus is showing”. Corpus has a rough image. But there are some pockets of it that are still great. I really don’t miss the hurricanes.

[@robynrob9471]

What do you mean by ghetto?

[@jackkip]

@@robynrob9471 doing illegal things, or not having pride in the city. It is just a saying. I think even at one time someone was selling T-shirts with that saying on it.

[@ericpowell4350]

​@@robynrob9471Is there another meaning for "ghetto"?

[@robynrob9471]

@@ericpowell4350 checking out the heart and soul of these racists

[@robynrob9471]

Lots of em in the thread..lots of

[@ThatsWhenItkickedin]

I retired to this beautiful city. I've a beach house up on stilts fairly new. I adore this section of Corpus Christi. I've never regretted moving here.

[@mikeyoung7022]

24:30 lol. I’ve been to Corpus many times. Oil related mainly. My brother lived there for several years. It was always fun going there especially getting out of Odessa for a few days. Check that refined oil stat again. It’s closer to 3M barrels a week. As always great video!

[@NickJohnson]

A day

[@TheInsaneChef]

Im ready for your next stop! Galveston has that perfect mix of old, new, bums, wealthy i love it there

[@joannunemaker6332]

I really enjoyed this video! Thank you for sharing. It's nice to see an area with no homeless tents (as far as I know).😊❤

[@michaelslayton4109]

28:31 homeless people downtown

[@debrahill2272]

KUDOS, Nick approaching a million subscribers any day now...Your work is not in vain..👍👍

[@asgeirhammer9682]

You are so funny, Nick, great sense of humor, I very much enjoy watching your shows, I love the Texas episodes, and I'm looking forward to your Galveston episode, that's where I go almost every summer, yeeehawww!!! Keep up the good work, pardner

[@Saddletramp1200]

BP destroyed the fishing. The city is ruled by greedy City Council members. The wages are low. I lived there 30 years. Taxes drove me out of business. If you have $ it's a nice place to live.

[@kendra.heffelfinger]

My parents moved there a year ago. They feel really isolated. Also so many cockroaches.

[@luciender76]

Palm trees attack those

[@johnwardell9530]

Always good brother! Keep it up

[@HIAHomelessInAmerica]

Thanks for sharing 👍🙏

[@heather957]

Aaaah, you didn't stop by the Selena memorial! That is a must in Corpus Christi! Also, ironically, I was eating imitation beaver nuggets right before you walked into Bucees LOL

[@NickJohnson]

IMITATION Heather???

[@heather957]

@@NickJohnson LOL I know, I know. I'll get the real thing one day!

[@stephenjohnson8941]

Most cities on the Gulf Coast are struggling because people are fleeing them getting away from the floods and hurricanes. The economy is mainly tied to the oil business and the economy is not diversified as you would have in the cities of Texas being further inland with higher elevations and greater weather , that's why.

[@taramcknight2023]

Yep Buc-ees is awesome .. They have Great Food and you can definitely spend sometime in there ..

[@jeanniewatson6820]

Love your videos and your sense of humor! ♥️

[@alexander0076969]

In Galwaston there are absolutely lovely areas tacked in between highways and lagunas. If you love semi industrial areas. Don't know why but I love the coast area there in rural areas.

[@Cycology_Major]

You put the ‘waste’ in Galveston 😬

[@alexander0076969]

@MeowMeowUprising you need to be at least a third generation Gulf Coast to safely swim in waters between coast and barrier islands. With all these flesh eating bacteria and brain virus - I would not go swimming there in a first place.

[@ChristinaMacDonald777]

Love the old Victorian Houses. So cool!🌟💓

[@mistyize]

You can hate on Corpus all you want, but when you showed the gantry my father and I used to fish off of, it put a lump in my throat.

[@stevie-mareebunsell7683]

Thank you! thank you! thank you Nick! For that Extraordinary insight. Wow, that Buc’ees place takes the cake!! ( hope I’ve got the correct spelling?) wow!, just unreal. Nothing like that along our highways. Hey, and thanks for the hello. That was awesome to here back from you. Hope you’re all good and doing well. Stay gorgeous my beautie, and love your work! ♥️⭐️👍😘🌺

[@NickJohnson]

Ok Stevie! ❤️

[@pbayer773]

We went through that ship and living in Kansas we loved every second we were in texas

[@chainmailunderwear]

Thank you for the kind words friend

[@bobbylane8569]

Bro I can't wait until you see Galveston hahaha

[@MrsKAS1]

Was stationed at Ft Hood almost 30 yrs ago. Corpus Christie looks a lot different. I remember the club we used to go called City Lights. Was a blast!

[@gopherchucksgamingnstuff2263]

I was there for the Warp Tour 2001. Met some cool folks there. Hey Melissa, Hey Rose. Your little Island was one of the high points in our Tour.

[@stevenisfatmf]

Texans talk trash about our city all year but when they wanna hit a beach or escape the cold north Texas weather, guess where they come? I'd rather live here than Dallas, Houston or Laredo 😂

[@freddymclain]

...or(shudder )san antonio.

[@Shazzy1228]

There's no progress and little opportunity in Corpus. Pay is lousy. Shame, because it has potential.

[@Colinmcdougall6996]

Thanks😊Nick I have never been there looks ok 👍🏻 🙋🏻‍♂️

[@theabileneranchertar7882]

You should see port a in the spring or summer. Beaches are croweded and lots of trash. Cant find parking. Always have to watch out for broken glass too. I sliced my foot open on that beach a few years back.

[@Shadowsdreamatnight]

I enjoyed the Corpus Christi video, I haven’t been there since I was in my 20s and we’re not gonna discuss how long ago that was. I’m living in sunny San Leon, which is just inland from Galveston and I would love to meet you and your driver, We could meet at Gilhooley’s, which is the Best place for oysters in Texas

[@NickJohnson]

We left already

[@user-nu9zb5eu3b]

Texas is like rock and roll, strange trips, but NEVER a destination 😮

[@2000disneyland]

Enjoyed seeing Corpus Christi, TX, I didn’t know much about it before this video.

[@matthewzito5952]

Thanks again bro .. love ya

[@franand]

Corpus Christi gives me Atlantic City NJ vibes

[@pattiwhite9575]

No gambling allowed. No boardwalk. No ferris wheel. No Italians.

[@chriskeller3705]

my parents both just retired and are looking to move here from houston. Definitely an upgrade 😂

[@prestonstephens7719]

Don’t. Moved from Houston lasted one year. Unless they can afford to live on the island and then it’s hurricane watch constantly!!!!

[@jesdadotcom]

I've always enjoyed my visits there. I never think of it as dumpy, just quiet. Probably helps that I stick to the hotel, restaurants, and the beach. I've also driven around and taken the ferry. Nice area.

[@Blissfulnessence]

Thanks Nick!

[@mark8337]

They should gear down and restore natural topography of lowest populated areas there. It’s a disaster zone due to hurricane risk. Doesn’t make sense to keep the abandoned structures going or built back.

[@TommyTombs]

‘Gotta put dem darkies somewhere’ - LBJ probably

[@Ramiiam]

Farrah Fawcett was from there.

[@TommyTombs]

Talk about a CORPUS, amirite?

[@3John-Bishop]

She went to Ray High School

[@TD-np6ze]

Enjoyed watching this video

[@Grits_and_Glamour]

I grew up and lived in Shreveport Louisiana/ East TX for 42 years and it is a Cancer hotspot. I don’t know any family that wasn’t affected by cancer. Not to far from 1M subs now Nick 🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@texastourist1161]

You should take in a Corpus Christi Hooks minor-league baseball game when you’re down there. Lots of fun! ⚾️

[@PatricenotPatrick]

Corpus, the city I drive around to get to the border. If it weren’t for Selena, no one would know it lol

[@SeanA099]

First visited Buc-ee’s in South Carolina last Christmas. So happy to see them expanding to Virginia soon

[@drewdaniels9816]

Great video. Thanks 👍