We’re baiting the hook for you!

TASCOE is bidding on the 2011 NASCOE convention andwould like to invite you to Corpus Christi, Texas, on Thursday, August 11 th through Saturday, August 13 th.

NASCOE, you’ve been to Fort Worth; you’ve seen Dallas; and perhaps you’ve experienced San Antonio. Now, come to Corpus Christi! We would love the opportunity to extend our Southern hospitality and show you a different aspect of Texas.

Pack up your beach shirt for:

Sea, Sun, and Fun at

Sparkling Corpus Christi!

The name Corpus Christi means “body of Christ” in Latin and the city is often referred to as

“The Sparkling City by the Sea”.

The city is a major deep-water port and one of Texas' most popular seacoast playground cities.

The seawall, with steps to the water, was built in the late 1930s as part of a major landfill that created Shoreline Boulevard and the popular "T" head docks for pleasure boats. Corpus Christi Beach, north of downtown over the bridge, is the site of the USS Lexington and Texas State Aquarium, and other places of interest.

In keeping with the city's image of having glistening waterways, Corpus Christi's Water Garden at Bayfront Arts and Science Park sparkles for visitors who see, hear, and touch the garden's water. Some 150 fountains form a nucleus of park, which is lighted at night.

The city’s port is the fifth-busiest in the nation with ships from nearly every country in the world. Major cargoes are oil and refined products, grain, cotton, and chemicals. The harbor entrance is spanned by an impressive bridge (U.S. 181) that arches 235 feet above the water. Pedestrian walkway on the bridge has spectacular views of harbor and city. Beneath the bridge is an observation platform offering close-up views of ships entering and leaving the port.

Water Street Market: Located in the heart of downtown Corpus Christi, Water Street Market is full of unique shops and restaurants, many of which offer breathtaking views of Corpus Christi Bay.

Texas State Aquarium: Travel an aquatic journey from the shore to the depths of the Gulf of Mexico and have the opportunity to experience dive shows, animal feedings, training sessions, and “hands on” programs with sharks and stingrays. Get up close and personal with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins from above and below the water in Dolphin Bay.

U S S Lexington: Vintage wartime aircraft carrier is a floating naval museum. Commissioned in 1943, USS Lexington CV-16 served longer and set more records than any carrier in the U.S. Navy. Tours include the hangar deck, fo'c'sle, commanding officer/admiral quarters, sick bay, galley, flight deck, and bridge.

Whataburger Field: Home of the Corpus Christi Hooks, Double-A affiliate of the Houston Astros baseball club. This $21.5 million facility opened in 2005 and is located less than one mile from downtown. The ballpark was designed to have the “feel” of an old ballpark, harkening back to an era when the sport was in its golden age.

Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History: The Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History has an impressive display of natural and cultural historical objects on display. In addition, the museum has a wonder marine artifact display. View the treasures of the world famous 1554 Spanish shipwreck and tour replicas of the Spanish ships " Santa Maria" and "Pinta" on the Ship's Plaza.

Selena Museum : The museum displays outfits and dresses Selena wore at concerts and award shows, which were designed by her. Exhibits include a newspaper clipping of her as the fifth-grade spelling bee champion, music awards, a "Selena" movie script, and other personal memorabilia.

Capt. Clark’s Flagship: 400-passenger paddle wheeler provides narrated cruises of Corpus Christi Bay and Port of Corpus Christi. Cruise along the downtown Bayfront, passing close to the USS Lexington and the Texas State Aquarium.

South Padre Island : Warm and breezy sub-tropical climate year round, pristine beaches and sparkling clean, blue waters of the Gulf or bayside. South Padre Island is located on Padre Island, a large barrier island along the Texas Gulf coast. The town is very popular as a spring break beach destination for college students, especially those taking classes in the state of Texas. Also has one of the most famous water parks in the United States, the Schlitterbahn Beach Waterpark. Enjoy fine dining, shopping, fishing, water sports, birding, dolphin tours, horseback riding, dune-buggying and nearby Mexico.

Mustang Island State Park: Mustang Island State Park includes five miles of beachfront and offers visitors fishing, camping, beachcombing, swimming, surfing, birding, horseback riding, and other outdoor recreation options.

Golf Courses: For the avid golf players, there are numerous 18-hole golf courses in Corpus and the surrounding area awaiting your pleasure – Alice Municipal Golf Course, Gabe Lozano Senior Golf Course, L. E. Ramey Golf Course, Newport Dunes Golf Club, Northshore Country Club, Oso Beach Municipal Golf Course, Padre Isles Country Club, Pharaohs Country Club, and Sinton Municipal Golf Course.

King Ranch: King Ranch, one of the largest ranches in the world and covers 160 years of Texas history, headquarters 1 ½ miles west of Kingsville, about 45 min from Corpus Christi. The ranch was founded in 1853 and now covers 825,000 acres. King Ranch is a working ranch boosting over 60,000 cattle and over 300 quarter horses and the 2 only registered cattle breeds developed in the United States were founded by the ranch. It also farms approximately 60,000 acres producing cotton and milo plus owns and operates 2 sod production farms; owns land in Florida which is involved in sugar cane, sod, sweet corn, green bean and specialty lettuce production; largest juice orange producer in the world. King Ranch is 78% owner of Consolidated Citrus L.P., the largest citrus grower in the United States. Additionally, offers vast array of 1 st rate saddles, luggage, furniture, and clothing with Running W brand. Quite an interesting legacy founded by Capt Richard King and his wife, Henrietta!

Air Service: Corpus Christi International Airport offers flight service by American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, and Southwest Airlines. The airport is approximately 15 minutes from the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel Bayfront. 

Omni Bayfront Tower		Omni Marina Tower

Omni Corpus Christi Hotel Bayfront: Located in downtown Corpus Christi across from the Bay, the Omni Corpus Christi Hotel Bayfront & Marina Tower is a first-class hotel located 12 miles from Corpus Christi International Airport.

The Omni Corpus Christi Hotel is comprised of two full-service towers within a block of each other, and the towers consolidate to form a deluxe complex that offers the ultimate in location, amenities, meeting facilities, and unparalleled service. While the towers are within walking distance of each other, complementary transportation is provided between the two towers. There are 476 sleeping rooms in the Omni Bayfront Tower and 346 sleeping rooms in the Omni Marina Tower.

Whether staying at the Bayfront Tower or the Marina Tower, guests will appreciate all that this wonderful hotel has to offer, from the moment they check in until the moment they leave. We would inform you that the Marina Tower will only serve as the overflow hotel for the convention.

Omni Bayfront Lobby		Omni Bayfront Lounge
Omni Bayfront Pool		Omni Bayfront Sleeping Room

Hopefully, we have your hook baited now. It is up to you to make the catch.
Catch up with us at “TheSparkling City by the Sea” - Corpus Christi, Texas,
on Thursday, Aug 11 th through Saturday, Aug 13 th, 2011!