History

The area boasts a true geographical diversity matched only by the rich cultural history of its people.

You can find yourself deep sea fishing or enjoying the sunny climes of the Gulf of Mexico one moment; then standing by an old fence on a ranch filled with cattle, horses, or the venerable Texas Longhorn the next.

Because of it’s unique geography, the area has an impressive list of film and television credits including Raggedy Man, The Legend of Billie Jean, Tilt, Selena, Pearl Harbor, The King, The Open Road, JAG, Target, Benavides Born and more that were filmed, entirely, or in part, in Corpus Christi and the surrounding area.

The region also boasts an impressive list of film, television, and musical stars including Eva Longoria, Pepe Serna, Selena Quintanilla-Perez, Paula DeAnda, the late Farrah Fawcett, Dabney Coleman, Lou Diamond-Phillips, Lori Singer, Marc Singer, Don Williams and many more.