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Corpus Christi, Texas is a growing city that had a 2004 population of over 280,000, ranking it among the top ten largest cities within Texas and among the top one-hundred largest in the country in terms of population. Also, with respect to geographic size, Corpus Christi, Texas is among the top one-hundred largest of the nation in area. Texas, known as the "Lone Star State" coming from the early flags of the Republic of Texas and whose motto is "It's Like a Whole Other Country," has a population of over 21,500,000. Regional resources include San Antonio that is not too far away from Corpus Christi. Based on the most recent census information, Corpus Christi has an educated population with over 75% having graduated from high school and over 15% having obtained college degrees. The Corpus Christi area has an array of respected schools and colleges. High schools include the Annapolis Christian Academy, Brighton Baptist School, Carroll High School, Calallen High School, Flour Bluff High School, Incarnate Word Academy, King High School, Miller High School Center, Moody High School, Omega School for Girls, Ray High School, Tuloso-Midway High School, and West Oso High School. The Coastal Bend College, Del Mar College, South Texas Community College, Texas A & M University - Corpus Christi, Texas A & M University - Kingsville, Texas State Technical College - Harlingen, The University of Texas - Pan American, The University of Texas at Brownsville, and Victoria College are among the local and nearby colleges. The Corpus Christi Caller Times, Azteca21, Al-Ittihaad Monthly, Nueva Opinión, La Prensa, The San Antonio Express-News and El Continental will provide you with information on news and events concerning Corpus Christi, such as Corpus Christi Texas Real Estate, Corpus Christi Vacation, Restaurants in Corpus Christi, Realtors in Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi Vacation Rental. For sports enthusiasts, Corpus Christi also offers the chance to track the games of the Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Islanders, Our Lady of the Lake University Armadillos, Saint Mary's University Rattlers, Trinity University Tigers, Univ of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Roadrunners, University of the Incarnate Word Crusaders, University of Texas-San Antonio Roadrunners, Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, Houston Astros, Houston Rockets, Houston Texans and San Antonio Spurs. The population of Corpus Christi, of relatively average age, has access to several hospitals in the region. These include Christus Spohn Hospital Memorial, Corpus Christi Medical Center, Driscoll Childrens Hospital, IHS Hospital at Corpus Christi, and Northwest Regional Hospital. Corpus Christi residents and visitors alike find many commercial and recreational activities and resources of interest in the Corpus Christi area among Corpus Christi Hotels, Hotels in Corpus Christi Texas, Christi Corpus Realtors, Corpus Christi Texas and Photographers in Corpus Christi. According to the US economic census, the 2000 median household income in Corpus Christi was over $36,000. This is slightly lower than the national average income, but Corpus Christi year 2000 housing costs were lower than average as well, with the median house value in 2000 in Corpus Christi being under $72,000. The top sectors for employment in Corpus Christi, Texas are Educational, health and social services, retail trade. VirtualCorpusChristi.com is a new online source for information on Corpus Christi, Texas that will be improved with additional information and resources, including Corpus Christi Real Estate, Corpus Christi Homes for Sale, Corpus Christi, Virtual Home Tours and Corpus Christi Apartments.