The Corpus Christi area in the 1970s were far out, right on and out of sight.
The Padre Staples Mall held its grand opening in 1970, country singer Jerry Jeff Walker performed in 1974 and the Nueces County Courthouse opened in 1977.
In 1975, Corpus Christi ISD began court-ordered busing to desegregate its elementary schools, which faced opposition from community groups and initial resistance from the school district itself.
Be on the lookout for the Caller-Times' video showcasing archive photos from the 1960s next week.
John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Have a story idea? Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com.
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This article originally appeared on Corpus Christi Caller Times: Here's how Corpus Christi area looked in the 1970s











