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STEVE ARNOLD

CALLER-TIMESVICE PRESIDENT /

MARKETING

2 bEST Of ThE bEST Sunday, December 14, 2008

I N D E X

Thank you or your votes! Another

year has passed and the voteshave been counted. Ater weeks

o sorting, counting and veriying thou-sands o ballots in 180 categories, the14th annual readers poll is complete.

Readers had two ways to vote or theiravorite businesses in 2008. Ballots wereavailable at the Caller-Times Best o the

Best Showcase in October at the AmericanBank Center and through ballots placed inthree issues o the Caller-Times in October.

The top vote-recipient in each cat-egory has been selected as the Caller-Times Best o the Best #1 and the nexthighest vote-getters have been namedReaders Choice and are listed inalphabetical order.

We have added some new categoriesand eliminated some that did not getenough voter attention. Remember, the

Best o the Best winners are selectedby our readers, not by the sta o theCaller-Times.

We are always looking or new andexciting categories to add to next yearscontest.

We continue to take the necessarysteps to disqualiy ballot stung bybusinesses that try to win a particularcategory unairly. It is important toremember that this is a reader un con-test. It does not have any bearing on the

success o a business, nor does it haveany endorsement by the Caller-Times.

These are businesses that readershave chosen, and the results are fnal.This is a readers poll or entertainmentvalue and nothing else.

This section contains all the nameso winners in each category. We encour-age you to support ALL businesses inthe Corpus Christi area, not just thewinners in this section.

We thank you or your votes and your

continued support o this annual poll.

Contact Steve Arnold at 886-3624

or e-mail [email protected]

Votes are in,the winners

are inside

AUTOMOTIVE

4 RV/Motorhomes

4 Autobodywork

4 Autowindowtinting

4 Autoparts

4 Boats

4 Campers

4 Oilchanges

4 T ires

4 Transmissionservices

4 Vehiclewash/detailing

4 Vehiclerepairs

4 Vehicleservicing

4 Truckingequipment

ENTERTAINMENT 5 Bingo

5 Dancing

5 Gol

5 Localband

5 Livemusic

5 Localhotel

5 Localtouristattraction

5 Pool/Billiards

5 Sportsbar

FINANCIAL

8 Banking

8 Checkcashing

8 Creditunion

8 Financialplanning/ investmentadvice

8 Insurance

8 Taxservices

FOODSERVICES

9 Bakedgoods 9 Grocery

9 Meatmarket

9 Produce/ ru its&vegetables

9 Seaoodmarket

11 Cateringservices

11 Conveniencestore

11 Cookies

HEALTH/FITNESS 11 Aerobic/exerciseclass

11 Childrenshealthclinic

11 Chiropracticcare

14 Hearingaids

14 Homehealthcare

14 Hospicecare

14 Laser/Medicalspa

14 Healthclub/gym

14 Martialartslessons

14 Massagetherapy 14 Medicalsupplies

14 Retirementhome/ A ssi stedliving

16 Hospital

16 Minoremergencycare

16 Ophthalmologist/ Optometristcare

16 Physicaltherapy

16 Radiology 16 Rehabilitationservices

16 Weightlossprogram

HOMESERVICES

17 Apartment/Condo

17 Apartmentrentalservices

17 Carpetcleaning

17 Concrete&Woodsealing

17 Electricityprovider

17 Foundationrepairs 17 Heating/airconditioning

18 Fencebuilding/repairs

20 Lighting

20 Homebuilding

20 Interiordesigning

20 Mortgagelending

20 Movingcompany

20 Pestcontrol

20 Plantnursery

21 Glassinstallation/repairs

21 Plumbingcontracting

21 Realestateagency

21 Selstorageacility

21 Spa/swimmingpool ins ta llat ion/repa ir

22 Titlecompany

22 Windowcoverings

MEDIA

23 Localcableprovider

23 Localradiostation

23 Localsportscaster

23 Localtalkshowhost

23 LocalTVanchor

23 LocalTVstation

23 Meteorologist/ Weathercaster

24 Discjockey

24 Caller-Timeswriter

PETCARE

25 Petservices

25 Petstore&supplies

25 Veterinarian

RESTAURANTS

26 Asianood

26 Barbecue

26 Bar&Grill

26 Buetdining 26 Breakast

26 Catfsh

26 Breakasttacos

28 Beerselection

28 Chicken

28 Chicken-riedsteak

28 Coee

28 Doughnuts

28 Finedining

28 Frenchries

28 Fruitcups

29 Dessert

29 Hamburgers

29 Happyhour

29 Hotdogs

29 Italianood

29 Margarita

29 Mexicanood

30 Icecream

31 Fajitas

32 Lunch

32 Newrestaurant

32 Pizza

32 Smoothies

32 Saladbar

32 Sushi

32 Seaood

33 Sandwiches

33 Steaks

33 Wineselection

33 Wings

RETAILSERVICES

35 Antiques

35 Appliances

35 Audio/Videoequipment

35 Books

35 Bridalgowns/accessories 35 Buildingmaterials

35 CDs

35 Candles

35 Carpet/Tile

36 Computers

37 Arts&crats

38 Athleticapparel

38 Cosmetics

38 Clothing

38 Electronics

38 Eyewear

38 Fitnessequipment

38 Floralarrangements

38 Formalwear

38 Furniture

38 Gitshop

39 GolEquipment/Supplies

40 Consignmentstore

40 Hardwaresupplies 40 Jewelry

40 Mattresses

40 Musicalinstruments

40 Ofcesupplies

40 Pawnshop

40 Pharmacy/drugstore

40 Shoes

40 Sportinggoods

SERVICES

41 Adultdaycare

41 Childdaycare

41 Computerrepair

41 Drycleaning

41 Equipmentrental

41 Mailingservices

42 Funeralhome

42 Haircuts

42 Haircoloring 42 Hairextensions

42 Nailsalon

42 Motorcyclesales/Service

42 Photoprocessing

42 Portrait/Photography

42 Shoerepair

42 Signmaking

43 Favoriteelementaryschool

43 Favoritemiddle/Juniorhigh

43 Favoritehighschool

45 Tanningsalon

45 Taxiservice

45 Travelagency

45 Watchrepair

45 Wirelessphoneservice

STAFF

SECTIONEDITOR

StephanieL.Jordan

Caller-TimesSpecialSectionsEditor

Phone:886-3762

E-mail:[email protected]

DESIGNDIRECTOR

JorgeVidrio

DESIGNER

PhilipTanosky

COPyDESkMarshallAndersonScottBeckettClayCarpenterJenDeselmsThomasGodleyEmilyJenningsKevinKerriganWillLeschperJulieVossler

COVER

JohnBruce

GeorgeVondracekPhilipTanoskyMichaelZamora

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RV/MotoR HoMes

CCRVn 9409S.PadreIslandDriven 937-8888n www.ccrv.net

Wh hCaller-timesrarv a h B f h B?Ithinktherearenumerousreasonsorwhythe

readerspickedCCRVastheBestotheBestNo.1.Wehavegreatprices,greatselectionandthebiggestreasonisgreatcustomerservice.Whenpeoplegetgreatcustomerservicetheywillnotonlyreertheiramilyandriends,theywillvoteoryou.

Rar Chc:CamperClinic,ColoniaDelReyRVSales,DelAirRVCo.

Auto Body WoRk

merican Collisionn 3043S.PadreIslandDriven 814-4560

Wh h Caller-timesrar v ah B f h B?Duetoourgoodreputation,greatinsurancecompanyrelation-hipandrepeatbusiness,wehavebeenverysuccessul.Ourcustomersknowwhentheybringtheirautomobileinorrepairwewillhandleeachvehiclewithspecialattentionandcare.ThankyouSouthTexasorchoosingusthisyear.

Rar Chc:ChampionAutomotive(multiplelocations),LundquistPaint&Body,TobonsPaint&BodyShop

Auto WindoW tinting

Far BeyondTint & Alarmn 5151EverhartRoadn 854-8468n www.arbeyondtint.com

Wh h Caller-timesrar v ah B f h B?Weareknownorourqualitycratsmanshipandorourcom-mitmenttoprovidingpeoplewithsolutionstotheirindividualprob-lemsversussimplysellingthemproducts.Ourservice-drivenattitudeenablesustomeetthedistinctlydierentdemandso

theautomotiveandresidentialspectrum.

Rar Chc:AbsoluteDetailing,MoTint,RicksDetailing

Auto PARts

Auto ZoneRar Chc:OReillys,NAPAAutoParts,TruckersEquipment

BoAts

Gunderland MarineRar Chc:CoastalOshore,Inc.,GulCoastMarine,RonniesMarine

CAMPeRs

CCRVn 9409S.PadreIslandDriven 937-8888n www.ccrv.net

Wh h Caller-times

rar v a h Bf h B? IthinktherearenumerousreasonsorwhythereaderspickedCCRVastheBesto

theBestNo.1.Wehavegreatprices,greatselectionandthebiggestreasonisgreatcus-tomerservice.Whenpeoplegetgreatcustomerservicetheywillnotonlyreertheiramilyandriends,theywill

voteoryou.

Rar Chc:CamperClinic,ColoniaDelReyRVSales,

PleasurelandRV&Trucks

oil CHAnges

Firestone Tire& Service Centersn Multiplelocations

Wh h Caller-timesrar v ah B f h B?Weareabletooerconvenienthourstoaccommodatebusyschedules.Ourcustomerslikethevalueweprovide,theserviceweoerandthequalityineverythingwedo.OurcustomersarealwaysNo.1.Wespecializeinehiclerepair,oilchanges,align-mentsandoerawideselectionotires.

Rar Chc:ChampionAutomotive,Fast-KatAutomotive,Wal-Mart

tiRes

Discount Tire Co., Inc.n 4040S.PadreIslandDriven 857-8090n www.tires.com

Wh h Caller-timesrarv a h B f h B?DiscountTirecustomerslovetocometoaplacewheretheemployeesarehappyandhavingun;allwhileprovidingourcustomerswithgreatserviceandsavingthemmoneyontireseveryday.

Rar Chc:BanuelosTirePros,DeltaTire,FirestoneTire&Service

tRAnsMission seRViCes

Countrywide

TransmissionRar Chc:AAMCOTransmission,ChampionAutomotive,Fast-KatAutomotive

VeHiCle WAsH/detAiling

AbsoluteDetailingn Multiplelocations

Rar Chc:AordableGloss&Detail,CarismaWash(multiplelocations)

VeHiCle RePAiRs

Champion Automotiven Multiplelocationsn www.corpuschristichampion.com

Wh h Caller-timesrarv a h B f h B?ChampionisBestotheBestbecauseoacommongoalatour11locationstooverwhelminglyexceedourcustomersexpectations.Ourriendlyandknowledgeablestaandskilledtechniciansmakeitapleasuretohaveanyvehiclerepaired.FromSalesToService,NobodyBeatsAChampion!

Rar Chc:Fast-KatAutomotive,FirestoneTire&ServiceCenters,RomaysAutomotive

VeHiCle seRViCing

Fast-Kat Automotiven 9825S.PadreIslandDriven 937-5115

Wh h Caller-timesrarv a h B f h B? Constanttraining,accuratediagnosis,thelatestintechnicalequipment,superiorcustomerserviceandapride-o-workmanshipattitudeunmatchedbyany,arethekeytoearningourclientstrust.Wealwaysoerast,accurateserviceataairprice.

Rar Chc:AllenSamuelsChevrolet,ChampionAutomotive,TexasWreckerService

tRuCking equiPMent

Truckers Worldn 5721AyersSt.,SuiteCn 225-2214

Wh h Caller-timesrar v ah B f h B? Webelieveourcustomerssatis-actioncomesfrstandwestrivetoprovidethebestqualityandservice.Weoerallthelatestprod-uctsandhaveallthelatestequip-menttoprovidethebestqualityworkandproducts.Wematchandbeatanycompetitorsprice.Weareamily-ownedandoperated.

Rar Chc:FrenchEllisonTruckCenter,SouthTexas4x4TruckAccessories,TruckersEquipment

PaulIverson/SpecialtotheCaller-Times

emp f CCRVgather in the business parking lot o the business.The frm was chosen Best o the Best or Campers, RVs and Motor Homes.

PaulIv

erson/SpecialtotheCaller-Times

owr erc ovra (frm f),Julie Olivares and Glenn Peters in ronto Truckers World winner o Best o the Best or Trucking Equipment.

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5/48827757

854-2391 4325 S.P.I.D Corpus Christi

From our family to yours

2008

Interior Design

Thank You

827009

THANK YOUCorpus Christi

For Voting us

THE LAPTOP SHOP

361-852-81316500 S.P.I.D. #15

2002Computer Repair

2005Computer Repair

2006Computer Repair

2008Computers

2008Computer Repair

2007Computer Repair

1638 S. Staples @ 6 Points

884-8981

2005Musical

Instruments

2006Musical

Instruments

2007Musical

Instruments

2008Musical

Instruments

Thanks for Voting Us

Musical Instruments

832686

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Bingo

Weber Bingon 5714WeberRoadn 855-3916n www.weberbingo.org

Wy dd tCaller-Timesrdrt y t Bt t Bt? WebelieveWeberBingowasvotedBestoftheBestbecauseofouramazingstaffandgreatcustom-

erswhohavebecomeourfamily.Whenyouwanttohaveagoodtime,WeberBingoistheplacetogo.Withourvarietyofgames,computers,pulltabs,andhigh

payouts,everythingyouwantisatWeberBingo.

Rdr Cc:AllSaintsChar-ityBingo,ElMercadoBingo,Sara-

togaBingo

DanCing

Whiskey RiverRdr Cc:VoodooLounge,Ropers,Tejanoville

golf

Corpus ChristiCountry Clubn 6300EverhartRoadn 991-7870

Wy dd t Caller-Timesrdrt y t Bt t Bt?

Itsourgreatsuperintendent,JimCurlee .Were-didthegreenstoTifDwarfEagleBermudagrass,anditsthebest.Weprideourselvesinexcellentoutsideservicestaff.

Rdr Cc:GabeLozanoSr.GolfCenter,OsoGolfCourse,Padre

IslandCountryClub

loCal BanD

Really Rotnzn 765-7335n www.reverbnation.com/thereelyrotnz

Wy dd t Caller-Timesrdrt y t Bt t Bt?IthinkthattheReelyRotnzareatruerepresentationofwhattheCorpusChristimusicsceneisaboutandshouldstrivetoalwaysbe.Peoplehaveunderstoodthatforthelast12yearswhentheyseeusliveandlistentoouroriginalmusic.

Rdr Cc:JollyRanchers,LatinTalk,ScarecrowPeople

live musiC

Brewster StreetIcehousen 1724N.TancahuaSt.n 884-2739n www.BrewsterStreet.net

Wy dd t Caller-Timesrdrt y t Bt t Bt? BrewsterStreetIcehouseoffersan

openandintimatesettingforsomeofthebestlivemusicinthestate.Familyfriendly,ashowatBrewsterStreetis

morethanjustaconcert.Withdeli-ciousfood,friendlyserviceandafunatmosphere,wearethemostexcitingplacestoseeashowinTexas.

Rdr Cc:AmericanBankCenter,ConcreteStreetAmphithe-

ater,ExecutiveSurfClub

loCal hoTel

Omni Hotelsn 900N.ShorelineBlvd.n 887-1600n www.omnihotels.com

Wy dd t Caller-Timesrdrt y t Bt t Bt? OmniHotelsofCorpusChristihaveconsistentlyprovidedourcitygreatserviceandlookforwardtoopeningournewestvenue,theSeawallBis-troonMcGeebeach,inearlyspringof2009.

Rdr Cc:HolidayInn-EmeraldBeach,LaQuintaInn&Suites,Motel6

loCal TouRisT aTTRaCTion

Texas State Aquarium

n 2710N.ShorelineBlvd.n 881-1321n www.texasstateaquarium.org

Wy dd t Caller-Timesrdrt y t Bt t Bt? TheTexasStateAquariumpridesitselfonprovidinganeducationalandentertainingvisitorexperience.

Weareconstantlyaddinganimals,exhibitsandprogramstocreate

newexperiencesforourlocalresidentsandwearesogratefulfortheirsupportandvotingusthebestofthebestyetagain.

Rdr Cc:SouthTexasBotanicalGardens&NatureCen-ter,PadreIslandBeach,LexingtonMuseumontheBay

Pool/BilliaRDs

Paradise Pool & BilliardsRdr Cc:Clicks,Rascals,TheosBilliardSaloon

sPoRTs BaR

Big Sams Grill & Barn 10514CLeopardSt.n 241-1234n www.bigsamsgrill.com

Wy dd t Caller-Timesrdrt y t Bt t Bt? WhenyoureatBigSamsGrillandBar,yourefamily,andwe

strivetoofferourextendedfamilygreatfood,friendlyserviceandanatmospherelikenoother.Weofferafullmenuforlunchanddinner,arcadesforthekids,afullbarfortheadults,pooltables,55TVsandkaraoke.

Rdr Cc:Codys,Para-disePool&Billiards,RackDaddys


Ptt t 16t t t Crp Crt Ctry Cbare Sam Hernandez ( left) and Alex Maingot. Corpus ChristiCountry Club was honored for Best of the Best in Golf.

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Thanks Corpus Christi!

Grocery Produce, Fruits& Vegetables

Baked Goods

Seafood Market

Meat Market

Floral Arrangement

Books Beer Selection

Photo Processing

Pharmacy/Drug Store

Plant Nursery

Cookies

Wine Selection

Sushi

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financial

801218

500 N. Shoreline Dr., Suite 410Corpus Christi, Texas

(361) 883-3177Waddell & Reed, Inc. Member SIPC

827002

JOE LAYTON

OPTICAL

Thank You

Corpus Christi!

4906 S. STAPLES

991-7800

2008Eyewear

JOSEPH H. LAYTON FNAO NCLC

Wide DIGITAL Progressive MultifocalsContact Lens

832683

Maximum refund

guaranteed or itsFREE!

THANKS FOR VOTING US

#1 TAX SERVICE

2008

TAX

SERVICE

3211 S Alameda361-852-1040

3781 Leopard361-882-1872

10926 Leopard361-241-1378

4210 Ayers St.

361-852-8021

2222 Airline361-986-1511

5415 Everhart Rd361-853-1040

5521 Saratoga Blvd361-993-6700

10309 S.P.I.D.361-937-3790

5425 S.P.I.D.

361-985-1040

SEARS LOCATION

1305 Airline361-994-4260 or

361-994-4261

www.hrblock.com1-800-HRBLOCK

Banking

American Bankn Multiplelocationsn www.americanbank.com

Wy t Caller-Timesrrt yu t Bt f t Bt?AmericanBankhasgrowntobethelargestbankinthe

CoastalBendbybuildingrelationshipswithourcustom-ersandfndingtherightfnancialsolutionsortheirneeds.OurYes,wecanattitudeguideseverythingwe

do.Andourlocalownershipsconservativeprincipleskeepussaeandstrong.

Rr Cc:FirstCommunityBank,FirstVictoriaBank,IBCBank

CheCk Cashing

dvance AmericaCash Advancen Multiplelocationsn www.advanceamerica.net

Wy tCaller-Timesrr

t yu t Bt f t Bt?AdvanceAmericaCashAdvanceis

oneothenationsleadingpaydayloancompanies.Thecompanywasoundedin1997andsincethenhashelpedmillionsohardwork-

ingAmericansovercomefnancialchallenges.

Rr Cc:AceCashExpress,FirstCommunityBank,TheMoneyBox

CRediT Union

Navy Army FederalCredit Unionn Multiplelocationsn www.navyarmycu.com

Wy t Caller-Timesrr t yu t Bt f t Bt?NavyArmyisanonproftco-oporganization.Themembersothe

creditunionarealsotheowners.Ourmembersknowandtrustthattheywillgetthebestserviceandthebestrateseveryday.Though

weare65,000membersstrongtheeelingocommunitytheycreatemakeusallthebest.

Rr Cc:CoastalCom-munityandTeachersCreditUnion,HomeportFederalCreditUnion,

MembersFirstCreditUnion

FinanCial planning/invesTmenT adviCe

Merrill Lynchn 800No.ShorelineBlvd.,Suite1800Nn 883-2600

Rr Cc:AGEdwards,AmericanBank,Waddell&Reed

insURanCe

tate Farm

Multiplelocations

y t Caller-Timesrr t yu Bt f t Bt?tateFarmInsurancehasahistoryosuccessthatdatesbackmorehan85years.Ourenduringsuc-

cessistheresultoourfnancialstrength,integrityandexceptional

customerservice.LikeaGoodNeighborisnotjustaslogan,butdescribesouragentscommitmenttothecommunity.

Rr Cc:BordenInsurance,FarmersInsurance,

ProgressiveInsuranceTax seRviCes

H&R Blockn Multiplelocationsn www.hrblock.com

Wy t Caller-Timesrrt yu t Bt f t Bt? OurclientstrustH&RBlock.Theyknowwestand

behindourwork.WehavebeenpreparingederalandstatereturnsorAmericansormorethan50years.H&RBlockknowseveryclientsreturnisunique.ThetaxexpertiseoundinH&RBlockoicesarexceedsthatoourcompetitors.H&RBlockisthebestvalue.

Rr Cc:ImbocIncomeTax&AccountingServices,JacksonHewitt,NealTaxService

arc B y (fr f t)Lee Malone, Mark Meyer, Cindy Gonzales, Kelle Clark,Lauren Dreier and Steve Moody. Caller-Times readers chose the bank as Best of the Best in theBanking category.

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831603

2008 Bridal Gownsand Accessories

Mens Shoe Department

882-63711110 Leopard Street

Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

ank YouFor

Voting Us

Casa D Brides

When Youve needed Physical Therapy...

Thank You for thinking of Humpal!

We would like to extend a sincere Thank You to our referral sources, patients,and friends for voting us #1. We will continue to provide you the Best choicewhen selecting an outpatient physical & occupational therapy service in thecommunities we serve.

5026 Deepwood Circle Corpus Christi, TX 361-854-2278

114 Lang Rd. Portland, TX 361-643-8243

2150 W. Wheeler Aransas Pass, TX 361-758-5199

1811 Broadway(aka Fulton Beach Rd.) Rockport, TX 361-729-8777

4040 Five Points Rd.* Calallen, TX 361-241-7399

1305 E. 5th Alice, TX 361-664-96758

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VOTING US

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2008Fence Building/Repairs

BELL FENCE AND MANUFACTURING CO.

Baked Goods

H-E-B

n Multiplelocationsn www.heb.com

Wh thCaller-Timesrrt th Bt th Bt? H-E-Bstrivestohavethereshest,made-rom-scratch,breaddaily.Our

bakerymanagersandpartnersareincredibleatmakingpastries,eventcakesandspecialtyitemsandalwaysusethereshestingredientstopro-videthebestfavorandtexture.

Rr Chc:FurrsFamilyDining,JanetsCakery,LaMichoa-canaBakery

GRoCeRy

H-E-B


Wh thCaller-Timesrrt th Bt th Bt? H-E-Bhasbeenknownasalow-priceleaderingroceryitemsormorethan102years.Westriveto

keeppricesloworourcustomersandtohaveagoodselectionoitemsorthemtochooserom.Ourgrocerypartnersworkhardtokeeptheshelvesstockedandwillhappilyshowcustomerswhereitemsare.

Rr Chc:SunHarvest,Walgreens,Wal-Mart

MeaT MaRkeT

H-E-B


Wh thCaller-Timesrrt th Bt th Bt? H-E-Bstrivestohavethereshestmeatavailableonthemarketwhilekeepingourpriceslow.Whenyou

buymeatatH-E-Byouknowthatyouaregettingresh,hand-cutmeatromanorganizationcommit-tedtohighquality.Ourmealdealsthatincludemeatareanincrediblesavingstoourcustomers.

Rr Chc:MoodysMeatMarket,RobstownMeatMarket,StaplesStreetMarket

PRoduCe/fRuiTs & veGeTaBles

H-E-B


Wh thCaller-Timesrr

t th Bt th Bt?H-E-Bworkshardtobuyalotoourproduceromlocal/Texas

growers.Thisallowsustokeepourproduceresh,whilesupportingtheTexaseconomy.WehavealotounusualkindsoruitsatH-E-Bandwouldloveoryoutocomebyandtastesomethingnew.

Rr Chc:CCProduce,FruitKing,SunHarvest

seafood MaRkeT

H-E-B

n Muliplelocationsn www.heb.com

Wh th Caller-Timesrrt th Bt th Bt? H-E-Bkeepsreshseaoodavailablethroughouttheyear

andourGulCoastshrimpboatsensurethatourcustom-ersgetthebest.Ourseaoodpartnersareexpertson

whattheysellandarealwayswillingtoanswerquestionsandoersuggestionsorcookinganewdishoramilyandriends.

Rr Chc:KingSeaood,MorganStreetSea-oodMarket,PaulsSeaood

Mt mrt mngr Rbn Tbr (rm t), seafood employee Josh Cavazos, produce managerDavid Garcia and bakery manager Irene Munoz at the H-E-B store on Saratoga Boulevard.H-E-B was chosen Best of the Best for Baked Goods, Grocery, Meat Market, Produce and Seafood.



10/48Defi ning the ProblemFinding the Solution.

Thank you for your vote of confi dence

Treatment Second to None

6629 Wooldridge Road Corpus Christi Texas 78414

To schedule a Free Confidential

Assessment, please call

361-986-9444Toll Free: 877-742-9444

Padre Behavioral Hospital offers a completespectrum of services for:

for mental health, chemical dependencyand dual diagnosis issues.

A provider for Medicare, Tricare, Medicaid (up to 21

years of Age) and most private insurance plans.

CHILDREN

ADOLESCENTS

ADULTS

GERIATRICS

8315302008

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3744 S. Alameda225-3744

www.gatheringsonalameda.com

gifts, decor, and so much more

2004-2008

gift shop

6 Years

in a row!

826520

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f o o d s e r v ic e s h e A Lt h / f i t N e s s

Catering serviCes

Centerplaten AmericanBankCenter,

1901N.ShorelineBlvd.n 826-4738

n www.centerplate.comandwww.americanbankcenter.com

Wy Caller-times yu B f B?

Centerplatesmissionistocraft

anddeliveranextraordinaryentertainmentexperience.WearedelightedtoonceagainhavetheCaller-Timesreadersacknowledgeoursuccessinachievingthisgoal.

OurteamatAmericanBankCentercontinuallystrivestoexceedtheexpectationsofourclients.

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WaterSt.Catering

ConvenienCe store

StripesWy Caller-times yu B f B?Stripesoffersamuch-neededbreakfromthedaytoallcustom-ers.TheStripesconvenienceexpe-rienceisauniquecombinationofhot,hand-madefood,welcoming

employees,customizablesnacksandhotorcolddrinks.Westriveeverydaytocreateafast,friendlyanddeliciousplaceforourcustom-erstoshop.

r Cc:SnappysFoods,TimesMarket(multiplelocations),ValeroCornerStores

Cookies

Janets Cakeryn 5880EverhartRoadn 991-6212n www.janetscakery.com

Wy Caller-times- yu B f B?Becausewehavealargeselectionofcookiesandtheytastegreat.Ourshortbreadcookiesareahugesellerthebestbyfarespeciallyduringholidayseasons.Theyarecut-outcookiesdippedinacolorfulglazethatdrieshardandtastesdelicious.

r Cc:H-E-B,CoffeeWaves,YolandasSpecialtyCakes

aeroBiC/exerCise Class

Corpus Christi Athletic Clubn 2101AirlineRoadn 992-7100n www.ccathleticclub.com

Wy Caller-times yu B f B? TheCorpusChristiAthleticClubisthelargesthealthclubinSouthTexaswithmorethan100groupexerciseclassesaweek.Wehavecycling,BodyPump,BodyStep,Pilates,Yoga,linedancing,PiYo,cardiosalsa,coretraining,waterjogging,wateraerobics,familyBodyViveclassesandmore.

r Cc:BayAreaAthleticClub,GoldsGym,YWCA

Childrens health CliniC

Childrens Clinicn 3435S.AlamedaSt.n 855-7346n www.thechildrensclinic.com

Wy Caller-times

yu

B f B?TheChildrensClinichasservedthecommunityformorethan50years.Ourexperiencedanddedicatedteamofdoctors,nursesandstaffarecom-mittedtoprovidingthebestmedicalcarepossibletothechildrenofSouthTexas.

r Cc:ABCPediatric,

DriscollChildrensUrgentCare,PediatricClinicofSouthTexas

ChiropraCtiC Care

Beacon Chiropractic Clinicn 9450S.PadreIslandDrive,Suite5n 937-9550n www.globalao.com

Wy Caller-times yu B f B? Mypatientsappreciatethepersonalservicetheyreceive,painlesstreatmenttheyenjoyandthelackoflongwait-times.WeofferX-rayonsite,physiotherapyandchiropracticcare.Weliketotaketimetoeducateourpatientsandthepublictomakeanimpactonthepublichealthingeneral.

r Cc:ChiropracticHealthCenter,JohnDulakChiropractic,SantaFeChiropractic

d. s om examines Tyler Valdez, 3, at the Childrens

Clinic Pediatric Center at 3435 S. Alameda St.,voted Best of the Best Childrens Health Clinic.


ow c bpc lmcholds some

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Weve also just been ranked #1 for having the fewest customer complaints out of all retailelectric providers in the state of Texas. Were also the only customer owned, non-profit electricprovider in Texas which means you get your electricity at cost. Its no wonder more Texans are

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Switch today and save.The Texas Public Utility Commission has releasedthe results of a customer complaint scorecardwhich can be found on the Commissionswebsite, www.powertochoose.org.

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831608

2008MovingCompany

Thank You forVoting Us

SOUTH TEXASMOVERS, L.P.

1201 S. Padre Island Dr.Corpus Christi, TX 78416

(361) 853-0243 (800) 788-8194 Toll Free

828223

Thank you forcontinuingto vote us

Bs he Bs2008

Radiology

Corpus Christi Radiology Center. LPDr. Alvaro J. Ramos & Staff

1984-2009

1621 So. Brownlee Blvd.Corpus Christi, TX 78404

361-887-0909

3554 S. AlamedaCorpus Christi, TX 78411

361-855-5382

3945 Highway 77Corpus Christi, TX 78410

361-387-5776

Happy Holidays

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(Staples & Williams) 993-7866

Thank You For

Voting Us

Place to Buy

Musical InstrumentsServing South Texas

for over 34 years...

2008

827855

THANK YOU

FOR

VOTING US

Jewelry2008

Sunrise Mall

5858 SPID, Suite 41Corpus Christi, TX 78412

361-991-5722www.finejewelryonline.net

831609

Hearing aids

&B Hearing &udiology Center

n 1570LaPalmeraMalln 993-5093n www.abhearingaid.com

Wh thCaller-Timest th Bt f th Bt? Ourproessionalstaprovidesourpatientstheverybesthearingcareandservicesavailable.Weprovidethelatesttechnologyandbestqual-ityhearinginstruments.Ourgoalisogiveourpatientsbetterhearing.ehaveprovidedhearingcareto

CorpusChristiandthesurroundingareaormorethan25years.

r Chc:BeltoneHearingCenter,HearAgainHearing,Hear-ingAidCo.oTexas

Home HealTH Care

Uresti Senior Assistancen 5959S.Staples,Suite204;

830W.KingAve.,Kingsvillen 361-985-1700n www.urestiseniorassistance.com

Wh thCaller-Timest th Bt f th Bt? Becauseourstatreatsourpatientswithdignityandrespect,ourpatientscalltheofcetocom-plimentusorbeingsocaring.Wewerechosenbecauseouremploy-eesperormtheirdutiesaccordingtoourmotto:Toprovidequalityhealthcareinthecomortoyourownhome.

r Chc:OdysseyHomeHealth,SantaFeHomeHealthCare,TexasHomeHealth

HospiCe Care

VistaCaren 4320S.PadreIslandDrive,SuiteBn 854-1540n www.vistacare.com

Wh thCaller-Timest th Bt f th Bt? VistaCareHospiceoCorpusChristiservesallthecommunitiesinourneighboringarea24/7.Wearethebestbecauseoourphysi-cians,nurses,socialworkers,chap-lains,bereavementcounselors,homehealthaidesandvolunteerswhohavecaredorthousandsoindividualsandtheiramilies.

r Chc:AngelBrightHomeHealth,LegacyHomeHealth,LighthouseHospice

laser/mediCal spa

A Better YouCosmetic Centern 1102OceanDriven 881-9999n www.tolookgood.com

Wh thCaller-Timest th Bt f th Bt? ABetterYouisoverseenbyatripleBoardCertifedPlasticSur-geon.HispatientstrusthimwithcosmeticsurgeryaswellastheirotherneedssuchasBotoxandfll-ers.Theyeelwelltakencareoandreturningpatientsappreciatetheconcernandattentivenessotheexperiencedstao10years.

r Chc:Alpha&Omega

Salon&Spa,DesireLaser&MedicalSpa,FutureFocusFamilyMedicine&MedicalSpa

marTial arTs lessons

Arts of Defensen 4226S.AlamedaSt.n 723-0418n www.artsodeense.com

Wh th Caller-Timest th Bt f th Bt? ArtsoDeenseMartialArtspro-videsanunsurpassedcustomerexperienceandistheastestgrow-ingmartialartsschoolinCorpusChristi,hasbeeneaturedintheSouthTexasBusinessJournal,theBayAreaFellowshipExponentialBusinessConerenceandthecoverotheMartialIndustrymagazine.

r Chc:ChoisTaiKwonDo,KicksFamilyMartialArts,WeaponsatHand

massage THerapy

The Woodhouse Day Span 6000SouthStaplesSt.,Suite410n 985-8488n www.corpus.woodhousespas.com

Wh th Caller-Times

t th Bt f th Bt? Weexceedourguestsexpecta-tionsatTheWoodhouseDaySpa.Ourservicesaredevelopedtoachieverelaxationandhealthbene-ftsorthebody,mindandsoul.Weappreciateandenjoyeveryguestthatvisitsourspa,andalwayslookorwardtotheirnextvisitwithus.Welovewhatwedo!

r Chc:Alpha&OmegaSalon&Spa,DolceeDivino,SalonSalon

mediCal supplies

Medical RehabSupply, Inc.n 1332S.StaplesSt.n 887-1877n www.corpuschristimedical.com

Wh thCaller-Timest th Bt f th Bt? Thecustomerservicepeoplereceiveromtheowner,SteveJennings,istheNo.1reasonwewerechosenasBestotheBest.Nobodyisbetterathelp-ingcustomersselecttherightproductorgettheinormationtheyneed.Whenyouneedmedicalsupplies,youwantsomeonelikeStevetobethere.

r Chc:AlamedaMedi-calSupply,MaximumMobilityInc.,SouthTexasMedicalSupply

reTiremenT Home/assisTed living

EsplanadeAssisted Livingn 5813EsplanadeDriven 991-9600

n www.summitsrliving.comWh thCaller-Times

t th Bt f th Bt? WebelieveourreaderschosetheEsplanadeAssistedLivingCommu-nityBestotheBestbecauseotheoutstandingservicesweprovidetoourresidentsandamilies.Wepro-videoutstandingcustomerservicebecauseourresidentsareourNo.1priority.Weloveourresidents.Thankyou,CorpusChristi.

r Chc:CimarronPlace,CorpusChristiNursing&RehabCenter,TrinityTowers

HealTH CluB/gym

Corpus ChristiAthletic Clubn 2101AirlineRoadn 992-7100n www.ccathleticclub.com

Wh th Caller-Times t th Bt f th Bt? TheCorpusChristiAthleticClubisthelargesthealthclubinSouthTexas,withsomethingoreverymemberotheam-ily.CCACisamily-orientedwithactivitiesorkids,tweens,teenagers,adultsandseniors.Wehavediscountedratesor

seniors,militaryandcorporateaccounts.

r Chc:BayAreaAthleticClub,GoldsGym,YMCA

G

eorgeTuley/SpecialtotheCaller-Times

l Hz works out at theCorpus Christi Athletic Club, hon-ored by Caller-Times readers as

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Gilberto Uresti, President/CEO Olga Uresti, R.N., Director of Clinical Operations

Patricia U. Perez, Administrator Aaron R. Uresti, Director of Operations

5959 S. Staples, Suite 204 Corpus Christi(361) 985-1700

830 West King Street Kingsville(361) 592-5262

2005Home Health Care



828378


Skilled Nursing (RN & LVN)

Home Health Aide Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy PHC / CBA

Sterile Dressing Changes

Laboratory Services I.V. Therapy Family Care Speech Therapy

Thank You friends & clients for voting us #1 again

www.urestiseniorassistance.com

Quality care in the

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home services

Thank YouCorpus Christi for voting us

Best of the Best

for Internet Services andLocal Cable Provider!

334-4600 www.GrandeCom.com

83

1772

Corpus Christifor voting us

Readers Choice in

Best of the BestLocal Cable Provider

For 2008!

Thank You,Corpus Christi!

Locations:

IH-37241-5625

Ayers St.857-8480

Rodd Field Rd.991-1133

TOGETHER,

WERE THE

BEST! 2008Self StorageFacility

826815

826814

3825 S.P.I.D. C.C. TX

361-851-9500

2008

MinorEmergency

Care

THANK

YOU

CORPUS CHRISTI

DIAGNOSTIC CLINIC

formerly Well Care Medical

CORPUS

CHRISTI

For Voting Usone of the

801217

800 N. Shoreline Blvd., Suite 1800 N

Corpus Christi, TX 78401

361-883-2600 800-375-6375

Home building

Hogan Homesn 800N.ShorelineBlvd.,Suite350n 826-1010n www.hoganhomestexas.com

Wh th Caller-Timesrr

t th bt f th bt?HoganHomeshasasolidreputationorbuildingqualityhomessince1966

andisrecognizedastheleaderinhomebuildingintheCoastalBend.Generationshavegrownupinourhomesandhaveexperiencedfrst-handsuperbvalue,highenergy-ef-

ciency,lowmaintenanceandluxuri-ousamenities.

Rr Chc:BraseltonHomes,Inc.,BrightonHomes,ElegantHomes

inTeRioR designing

rend House 5702SpohnDrive 992-1153 www.trendhouseinteriors.com

h th Caller-Timesrrt th bt f th bt? rendHouseisaullserviceinteriordesigncompany.Wesellbasicallyeverythingyouneedortheinside

oyourhomecarpet,tile,wood,laminate,draperies,blinds,shutters,rugs,urnitureandaccessories.ItisveryeasyatTrendHousewithproessionalswhomakedesigning

yourhomeun.

Rr Chc:BuddyWalkerHomeFurnishings,EthanAllenHomeFurnishings,Inte-riorsbyBraselton

ligHTing

B.L. GuessLightingn 221S.StaplesSt.n

882-3387n www.guesslighting.net

Wh th Caller-Times

rr t thbt f th bt?Ithinkourselectionouniquepieces,productknowledgeandcustomerservicearesomeoourbiggestassets.Weareconstantlycarryingnewmerchandisetokeepupwiththelatestlighting

trends.Withtechnologyadvancingatsucharapidrate,wemayallbeusingLEDandfberopticsverysoon.

Rr Chc:HomeDepot,Lowes,RandolphDoor&LightingmoRTgage lending

First Community Bankn 416N.WaterSt.n 888-9310

n www.cbot.com

Wh th Caller-Timesrrt th bt f th bt?FirstCommunityBankwasvotedbestbecauseourHomeLoanCenterteamispassionateabouthelpingyouowna

home.Weoerreepre-qualifcationandguideyouthroughtheentiremort-gageprocessromapprovalandprocessingtoclosingandunderwrit-

ing.Customersappreciateourcom-mitmentandtheytelltheirriends.ThankyouorvotingusBest!

Rr Chc:AmericanBank,ChampionMortgage,FirstVictoriaBank

moving Company

1/2 Price MoversRr Chc:AordableMovers,PenaBrothersMoving,SouthTexasMovers

pesT ConTRol

Elite Exterminatingn 3742ApolloRoadn 853-8370

Wh th Caller-Timesrrt th bt f th bt?Atrueamily-runbusiness.Customersdependonourcustomerservicevalues.Ourattentiontocustomerconcernssetusarapartromourcom-petition.Elitedesignsspeciicservicecycles&programstomeetindividualcustomerneeds.Onlythebestproductsandthelatest,mostinnovativetechniques,areused.

Rr Chc:PestControlServices,PestFogInc.,TerminixPestControl

planT nuRseRy

Turner Gardenlandn 6503S.PadreIslandDriven 991-9002n www.turnersgardenland.com

Wh th Caller-Timesrrt th bt f th bt? TurnershassevenTexasCertifedNurseryProes-sionalsand36yearsoexperiencetoprovidethebestpossibleservice,themostplantvarietyandplantknowledge.Alwaysamily-ownedandoperated.Turn-erLandscapeprovidesthemostuniqueandpleasinglandscapesincludingdesignandinstallation.

Rr Chc:FoxTree&LandscapeNursery,GillsLandscape&Nursery,H-E-B

Ch g (ft) and his son Rip Guess o B.L. Guess Lighting sayproduct knowledge and customer service are keys to their success.The frm was chosen Best o the Best in the Lighting category.


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Thanks Againfor choosing GOLDEN CORRALas one of your CALLER-TIMES

BEST OF THE BEST WINNER

1921 S. Padre Island Dr. Corpus Christi, TX 78416(361) 814-7300 Manager - Alfredo Huerta

5274 South Staples St. Corpus Christi, TX 78411(361) 992-8668 Manager - Miguel Quinteros2008Buffet Dining82700

6

ank YouCorpus Christi

for voting us

Taqueria Garibaldi200 N. Staples

361.884.5456

Fax 881.9066M-Sat 6-10

Sun 7-10

2008Mexican

Food

2008Breakfast

Tacos

Glass installation/repairs

Evins Glassn 101N.PadreIslandDriven 992-7834

Wh dd hCaller-timesdv h B h B? WeatEvinsGlassServiceprovideandinstallthreedifferenttypesofglassauto,residentialandcom-mercial.Anyonecansellglass,soitstheservicewespecializein,makingsurethecustomerknowsaboutthelatesttrendsandser-vicesandcompletelymeetingourcustomersneeds.

rd Chc:AffordableGlass&Detail,MoGlass,ScottGlass

plumBinG ContraCtinG

Sparkling City Plumbingn 4410DillonLane,Suite53n 854-2006

Wh dd h Caller-timesd v h B h B? Firstofall,wewouldliketothankallofthepeoplewhovotedforus

astheBestoftheBestNo.1plumb-ingcontracting.Beinginbusinessfor25yearshashelpedusbuildourcustomers.Wewillcontinuetoofferourplumbingservicestoour

SparklingCitycustomers.Thankstoallourcustomers.

rd Chc:GrafPlumbing,LamarPlumbing,ReedPlumbing

real estate aGenCy

RE/MAXmetro propertiesn 5242HollyRoadn

994-9393n www.Corpus-Homes.com

Wh dd h Caller-timesd v h B h B?Caller-TimesreaderspickedRE/MAXastheBestoftheBestbecauseweprovideanexcellentservicetoourcustomersandcli-ents.Ourmottoistoprovidethebestpossibleserviceandtherefer-ralswillfollow.

rd Chc:Century21(multiplelocations),ColdwellBankerPacesetterSteelRealtors,GMAC

self storaGe faCility

AA A Storagen Multiplelocationsn www.aaa-storage.com

Wh dd h Caller-timesd v h B h B?WereBestoftheBestbecauseourcustomersarethebest.Weknowthatmostfolkscometousforstorage

inthemidstofmanyuniqueandstressfulsituations.Westrivetomaketherentalprocessaseasyandcon-venientaspossible,whichinturncreatesanappre-ciativeandloyalcustomerbase.

rd Chc:AccessSelfStorage,AvailableSelfStorage,U-Store-It

spa/sWimminG pool installation/repair

Morgan Pool & Spasn 3313S.PadreIslandDriven 854-7727n www.morganusa.com

Wh dd h Caller-timesd v h B h B?

Morganhasbeentheindustryleaderinportablebuildings,poolsandspassince1961.MorganSpas

hasthegreatestnumberandvarietyofSpaJetsintheindustry,frompulsatingblaststopressur-izedstreams,withrotatingactionordirectionalfocus.MorganSpasarebuilt,installedandservicedbyitsownin-house,factory-trainedspatechnicians.

rd Chc:Associated

PoolsofCorpusChristi,LesliesSwimmingPoolSupplies,TropicalPools

i mk l ()and helper Wyatt Bone areabout to work on a dingon a windshield at EvinsGlass. Evins was honoredin the Glass Installation/

Repairs category.PaulIverson/SpecialtotheCaller-Times


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826956

LITTON Travel & TreasuresCruises Group Rates

www.Litton-Travel.com

Thank You For Voting Us

242-9292 800-584-1170

Calallen/5-Points

Honeymoon Specialist

All Cruises Disney World

Las Vegas

Caribbean

2008BestTravelAgency

833017

L L C

Congratulations to all

Best of the Best winners!TiTle company

First American Title Insurance Company

n 5402HollyRoad,Suite2202n 443-7973n www.frstamcorpuschristi.com

Wh th caller-Timesrr t u th Bt f th Bt?ThisisatruehonortobevotedBestotheBest.Ourcustomerschoseusbecauseoourqualityoserviceandstandardoexcellence.Everymorningwehuddletodiscussourcustomersneedsandhowwecanexceedthem.

Rr ch:SanJacintoTitleServices,SecurityTitle,StewartTitle

WindoW coveRings

Academy Window CoveringsRr ch:AdvantageHurricane&Shutters,CoastalBendSiding

&Windows,WindowWorld,WoodcockCompany,Inc.


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2008Wings

Thank You Again

5990 South Staples361-980-8044

Corpus Christi

for voting us

one of the

Best of the Best

restaurants for

enjoying wings

AsiAn Food

Bamboo Gardenn 1220AirlineRoad,#115n 993-7993n www.bamboogarden-cctx.com

Wy t Caller-Timesrar vt y at Bt f t Bt? Hopeullytheypickedusbecauseoourgreatoodandservice!Weprideourselvesinthequalityweplaceinrontoourcustomersandaimtopleaseeveryonewhotepsintotherestaurant.Wedoourbesttogivethecustomerexactlywhatheorshewants.AtBambooGarden,itsaboutthecustomers.

Rar Cc:ChinaBearRestaurant,GoldenKitchen,JinsAsianBuet

BARBeCue

SilveradoSmokehousen 4522WeberRoadn 855-6464

Wy t Caller-Timesrar vt y at Bt f t Bt? Workingalongsideagreatteamoemployees,whojustsimplycare,makesitmucheasiertoremainocusedonwhatittakesooperateanysuccessullyboundbusiness.Wewillneveracrifcethequalityoourood.heCoastalBendwantsthis.

Rar Cc:MacsBar-becue,MillersBar-B-Q,RudysCountryStore&Bar-B-Q

BReAkFAsT

IHOPn 5202S.PadreIslandDriven 993-5535n www.ihop.com

Wy t Caller-Timesrar vt y at Bt f t Bt? IHOPhasbeenhereor10years.Ourcustomersarelikeamily.Wecatertoourcustomers.Weliketomakethemhappy.Iacustomeristiredorhavingabaddayweeelitsourdutytomaketheirdayalittlebetter.Goodood.Goodcompany.Thatswhypeoplekeepcomingback.

Rar Cc:

CrackerBarrel,KikosMexicanFoodRestaurant&Cantina,LaBahiaMexicanRestaurant

BAR & GRill

Paradise Pool & Billiards

Rar Cc:BigSamsGrill&Bar,BrewsterStreetIcehouse,NikosSteakhouse

BuFFeT dininG

LubysRar Cc:FurrsFamilyDining,JinsAsianBuet,SirloinStockade

CATFish

Catfsh CharliesRar Cc:BandasSeaood,BayouGrill,CityDiner&OysterBar

BReAkFAsT TACos

Kikos MexicanRestaurant & Cantinan 5514EverhartRoadn 991-1211n www.kikosmexicanood.com

Wy t Caller-Timesrar vt y at Bt f t Bt? Weonlyusethereshestingredi-entswhenmakingourtaquitos.Andourtortillasarehomemadeinhouse.Westrivetogivethecustom-eronlythebestood.Mostorderstogotakefveminutesorlessromthetimeyoucalltheminandpark-ingisconvenientlystepsromtherontdoor.

Rar Cc:NanosTacoRun,TaqueriaGaribaldi,TaqueriaJalisco

Geo

rgeTuley/SpecialtotheCaller-Times

A margarta accmpa by acmakes a nice treat from Paradise Pool & Billiards,winner in the Bar & Grill category.


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828386

www.academywindowcoverings.com

4303 S.P.I.D. 852-6088

Academy WindowCoverings Co. Inc.

Est.1946

Thank-You

For Voting

Us #12008

WINDOW COVERINGS

Beer selection

B&Js Pizzan Multiplelocationsn www.bandjspizza.com

Wy caller-timesv y B B? AtB&JsPizzaeveryoneknowsthatwithgreatpizza

comesgreatbeer.So,wedeliverinabigway.Wecarryeverythingwecanromlagerstostouts.Gotaquestionaboutbeer?Wehavetheanswer!Withover300dierentselectionsinabottleorontap,wewillhaveabeerthatsjustoryou!!

r c:H-E-B,LonghornSteak&Ale,ParadisePool&Billiards

chicken

Petes Chicken-N- Moren Multiplelocationsn www.peteschicken.com

Wy caller-times

v y B B?Becauseourproductisdelicious.Youcantastetheavordowntothebone;notjustinthebreading.Thechickenisreshandwehand-breaditjustoryou.Onebiteandwegotcha,youllagree.So,stopyourwishinorabetterbiteochickenandcomeonovertoPetes.

r c:Good-N-CrispChicken,KentuckyFriedChicken(KFC),PopeyesFamousFriedChicken

chicken-fried steak

Nolans Restaurantn 14101NorthwestBlvd.#117,

2330AirlineRoadn 387-2697,985-2697

Wy caller-times

v y B B?Ibelievewehavethebestchicken-riedteakinCorpusChristibecausewestillxittheold-ashionedway.Wetakehigh

qualitymeat,breaditourselvesandmakeourowngravyromscratch.Weareproudotheoodweserveandbelieveitshowsoourcustomers.

r c:BubbasIcehouse,MontanaMikesSteakhouse,PetesChicken-N-More

coffee

Starbucksr c:AguaJava,CoeeWaves,Stripes

doughnuts

Krispy Kremer c:DixieCreamDonutShop,GatesBakery,ShipleyDonuts

fine dining

Nikos Steakhousen 5409SaratogaBlvd.n 992-2333n www.nikossteakhouse.com

Wy caller-times v y B B? Acombinationotheservicegivenbyoursta,theambi-anceothesteakhouse,thepairingothewineselectiontoentreesonthemenuandtheattentiontodetailthatisgiventoeachandeverycustomer.Eventhoughweareupscalecasualandnotwhitetable-cloth,youwillleaveeelingwewere.

r c:Katz21Steaks&Spirits,RepublicoTexasBar&Grill,WaterStreet

Restaurants

french fries

McDonaldsn Multiplelocationsn www.mcdonalds.com

Wy caller-times

v y

B B?

WeareexcitedthatourCoastalBendguestsvotedMcDonaldsFriesBestotheBest14yearsinarow!Wetakeprideinservingourguestswithgreattasting,aordablechoicesthatincludeAmericasavoriteries.

r c:PetesChick-en-N-More,Wienerschnitzel,Whataburger

fruit cups

La Paleteran Multiplelocations

Wy caller-times

v y

B B?Theylikethequalityandresh-nessoourruits.Ourstaisalsoveryriendlyandcourteous,andcustomershavebecomeour

extendedamilies.r c:CapitanFrogsMexicanRestaurant

GeorgeTuley/SpecialtotheCaller-Times

M Jb Mz holds a glass of Guinness on tap. B&Js Pizza won Best of the Bestfor Beer Selection.


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2008

Chicken

Fried Steaks

One FREEChicken LegLimit one coupon per customer.

Expires: 01/17/09

2008 Best Chicken8 Years In A Row!

Thank You for making827868

5401 Kostoryz 814-7383 4128 S. Staples 853-2143 Opening Soon 1208 Voss, Odem 368-73833801 Agnes 888-5350 4101 S. Port 855-1675 101 S. Hwy 77, Robstown 767-2124 6502 Yorktown 991-0805

2001-2008

Chicken

a Hometown FavoriteWere Here to Stay!

Hatched in1976

Closed Sundays

LUTHER JONESELEMENTARY

SCHOOL

THANK YOUto our scholars, parents,and the community for

your incredible support!

COME VISIT TO SEE OURSCHOLARS AT WORK!

January 14 & 15, 2009

Register at jones.ccisd.us7533 LIPES 361-994-3674

CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

827756

10 Years In A Row!

826813

Furrs

Buffet

Thank YouCorpus Christi

for voting us

2008

Baked Goods

2008

Desserts

2008BuffetDining

4121 S. Port Avenue361-855-5512

SM

Dessert

Janets Cakeryn 5880EverhartRoadn 991-6212n www.janetscakery.com

Wh did h Caller-timesd v h B h B?

Wehavethebesticingintown.Itisa

recipethatweperectedyearsago.Ourcakesaremoistandthefavorotheicingandthecakecombinedisjustabulous .

rd Chic:FrozenCustardCo.&Grill,FurrsFamilyDining,Lubys

HamBurgers

Whataburgern Multiplelocationsn www.whataburger.com

Wh did h Caller-timesdv h B h B? Datingbacktoourbeginningsin1950,Whataburgeralwaysservesahot,resh,made-to-ordermealinariendlyatmosphere.ItstartswiththesignatureWhataburgerandextendstoeveryitemonthemenu.Ourgoalistoserveaburgersogood;ourcustomerswillalwayssay,Whataburger!

rd Chic:BeamersPizza&Burgers,Fuddruckers,HurbsBurgers

Happy Hour


Wh did hCaller-timesd

v h B h B?Theoutstanding,outgoingandknowledgeablebarsta,our

largebarareawith10TVs,the

greathappyhourpricesandawesomedailydrinkspecials.Weoer25-centreshoystersonthehalshelland25centhotwingsduringhappyhour.Ourhappyhourrunssevendaysaweekrom4to7p.m.

rd Chic:BrewsterStreetIcehouse,ExecutiveSurClub,

ParadisePool&Billiards

Hot Dogs

Wienerschnitzeln Multiplelocationsn www.wienerschnitzel.com

Wh did h Caller-timesd v h B h B? Hotdogs!WehavethreelinesosavoryhotdogsthatareproprietarytoWienerschnitzel.

OurOriginals,FootLongsand100%Bee.Thentheresourchili,madereshbyhanddaily,alongwithourchilicheeseriesandchilicheeseburgers.Itsallder-licious!

rd Chic:NathansFamousHotDogs,SonicDriveIn,Stripes

ItalIan fooD

Olive Gardenrd Chic:FranksSpaghettiHouse,PortabellasItalianGrill&SeaoodCo.,

RigatonisItalianRistorante

margarIta

Paradise Pool& Billiardsrd Chic:KikosMexicanRestaurant&Cantina,LonghornSteak&Ale,TheRailroadSeaoodStation

mexICan fooD

Kikos MexicanRestaurant & Cantinan 5514EverhartRoadn 991-1211n www.kikosmexicanood.com

Wh did h Caller-timesd v h B h B?

Consistency.Plainandsimple.

rd Chic:LaPlayaRestaurants(multiplelocations),OnTheBorderRestaurant,TaqueriaGaribaldi

Caller-Timesfle


Ji tvi with a Thanksgiving cake at Janets Cakery, thewinner in the Dessert category.

Whb was thewinner in the Best of the

ests Hamburger category.


restaurants

Thank you for voting


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833468

Thank you for voting

WaterStreetrestaurants

Best ofthe Best!

www.waterstreetco.com

Ice cream

Marble Slab Creameryn 3133S.AlamedaSt.,851-1236n 5521SaratogaBlvd.,993-2202n 2030U.S.Highway181,Portland,643-0500

Why did th caller-Timesds

vot you s th Bst of th Bst?MSCiscertainlyadreamcometruewhereyoucan

designyourownicecreamcombination.

Withdozensofhomemadeflavorsavailable,hand-dippedwaffleconesandbowls,andover50differentMixinstoputintotheicecream.Goodcustomerserviceisourprideandpriority.Thanks,CorpusChristi.

rds choi:BaskinRobbins,FrozenCustard&Grill,TCBY

Fy rosnthl with a sundae and a cone at the Marble Slab Creamery at Saratoga andStaples. The company won for the Ice Cream category.




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Kikos Mexican Restaurant & Cantina

n 5514EverhartRoadn 991-1211n www.kikosmexicanfood.com

Why dd heCaller-timesredervoe you he Be of he Be?Ourbeefskirtsarefreshandmade

toorder.Wevebeenusingthesamegradeofskirtforthepast30years.

Reder Choce:AcapulcoRestaurant,LaPlayaRestaurant(multiplelocations),OnTheBorderRestaurant


Kko zzlng f served by Alfonso Villanueva Jr.Kikos won the Fajitas category.


restaurants

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Lunch

Jasons Delin 1416AirlineRoad,5325Sara-togaBlvd.

n 854-5446,980-8300n www.jasonsdeli.com

Wy t caller-Timesrr vt y t Bt t Bt? CustomerstodaydemandvalueortheirhardearnedmoneyandthatsexactlywhattheygetatJasonsDeli.Thisyearweaccomplishedthetripleplayoeliminatingalltrans-atsromourmenu,MSG,andhighruc-tosecornsyrupromourood.Realoodiswhatwedeliveroneveryplate.

Rr c:MaggiesPizzaKitchen,NolansRestau-rant,SilveradoSmokehouse

neW ResTauRanT

Bistro DAsian 6646S.StaplesSt.,Suite100n 992-0470n www.bistrodasiatx.com

Wy t caller-Timesrr vt y t Bt t Bt? BistroDAsiawaspickedBestotheBestbecauseothequal-ityoood,atmosphereandoutstandingcustomerservice.Comeinandtryournewentreesandlunchspecials.Wewouldliketothankalloourcustomersorvotingorusandwehopetoseeyouagainsoon.

Rr c:McAlistersDeli,RailroadSeaoodStation,SeorJaimesMexicanRestau-rant&Cantina

Pizza

Pizza Hutn Multiplelocationsn www.pizzahut.com

Wy tcaller-Times

rr vt y t Bt t Bt?Westriveeverydaytoprovideourcustomersthebestproduct,deliveredontimeatareasonablepriceandeachtimebyriendlyPizzaHutemployee.WearepleasedourcustomersvotedusNo.1.WethankthecommunityorrecognizingoureortsandillcontinuetodoourbesttoprovideCorpusChristithemostPizzaHuthastooer.Rr c:B&JsPizza,DentonisPizza,MaggiesPizzaKitchen

saLad BaR

Jasons Delin 1416AirlineRoad,5325SaratogaBlvd.n 854-5446,980-8300n www.jasonsdeli.com

Wy t caller-Timesrrvt y t Bt t Bt? Oursaladbarislikeallourood:itsmaderomwhatwecallrealingredients!NoMSG,notrans-atsandnohighructosecornsyrup.Ourcustomersdemandqualityandreshnessandthatswhattheyfndonoursaladbar.

Rr c:GoldenCorral,K-BobsSteakhouse,SouperSalad

seafood

Water StreetRestaurantsn 309N.WaterSt.n 882-2211n

www.waterstreetrestaurants.com

Wy t caller-Timesrrvt y t Bt t Bt? Weareortunatetohavelong-tenuredandexperiencedrontlinemanagementteamsinourrestau-rants.Ourpeoplemaintainhighpurchasingspecifcations,theyinsistonconsistent,accurateexecutionoourrecipes,andunderstandthatourbusinessultimatelyexistsorthebeneftotheguest.

Rr c:KingSeaood,RedLobster,TheBigFisherman

smooThies

Keva Juicen 6418S.StaplesSt.SuiteEn 992-7575n www.kevajuice.com

Wy t caller-Timesrrvt y t Bt t Bt? KevaJuiceblendsthebesttasting,andhealthiest,

ruitsmoothiesintown.Theyhaveewercaloriesthanotherbrandsandarepackedwithruits,at-reeyogurt,ruitjuices,sherbetsandat-reemilk.Theyneverhaveaddedsugarsorsyrups.Theytastegreatandaregreatoryou.

Rr c:JambaJuice,LaPaletera,SmoothieKing

sushi


T l brt Jdl was thewinner in itscategory.

GeorgeTuley/Specialtothe

Caller-Times

Kv J gr slby Kg with a variety of smoothies: raspberry pucker, peach treaty,leprechaun lime and cranberry kicker. The store was chosen Best of the Best for Smoothies.

Sangs Imperial Cafen 4650CoronaDriven 808-8881n www.sangscae.com

Wy t caller-Timesrr vt y t Bt t Bt? WegraciouslythankthepeopleoCor-

pusChristiorchoosingusastheNo.1sushirestaurant.Ourcommitmentwillalwaysbetoprovideyouwiththereshestsushiandinnovativerollsinanelegantandexcitingatmosphere.Weareotenimitatedbutneverdupli-cated.ThankyouandGodbless.

Rr c:AkasJapaneseRestaurant,H-E-B,IchibanJapaneseSeaoodBuet



SteakS Wine SeleCtion


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826504

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For Voting Us #1

2037 SPID(EXIT Greenwood)814-5535

5202 SPID993-5535

2008Breakfast

828485

2002-2008LIGHTING

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6767 Weber Rd. Corpus Christi, TX

852-4094

RANDOLPHD O O R & L I G H T I N G

8270072008

Lunch2008

Salad Bar

2008Sandwiches

SteakS


Wy Caller-timesrrsv yu s Bs f Bs?WeuseonlyUSDAchoiceandcertiedBlackAngusbee.Oursteaksaredryagedortenderness.Eachsteakiscookedtoorderoverourallwood-burninggrillusingmesquitewood,nogasorcharcoal.Oursecretbastingsteaksauceispasseddownthroughthreegenerations.

Rrs Cc:Katz21Steaks&Spirits,Long-hornSteak&Ale,OutbackSteakhouse

Wine SeleCtion

Liquid Townn Multiplelocations

n www.liquidtown.com

Wy Caller-timesrrs

v yu s Bs f Bs?

Wehavethemostextensivewineselection

anywhereinSouthTexas.Peopleasaras

Austin,Houston,SanAntonioandDallascome

herejusttobuywine.Ourservice,pricesand

staaresecondtonone.Andjustsoyouknow

wehavethebiggestbeerselectionintown.

Rrs Cc:

H-E-B,Katz21Steaks&Spirits,

RepublicoTexasBar&Grill

WingS

Wingstopn 5821WeberRoad,

4918AyersStreet,Suite102n 855-8899,850-9464n www.wingstop.com

Wy Caller-timesrrsv yu s Bs f Bs? AtWingstop,ourwingsaremadereshtoorder;wingsareneverunderaheatlamp.Wehavenine

favorsavailabletosuiteveryonespalate.Ouridesandspecialtydipsaremadereshdaily.Weoerreshandhotoodalongwithasmiletoallourguests.

Rrs Cc:BualoWildWings,Hooters,Wings&More

SandWiCheS

Subway

Rrs Cc:JasonsDeli,MaggiesPizzaKitchen,NolansRestaurant

Cry Zmr (f) and Shawn Hanson hold magnums of wine in the wine section of the Liquid Town at Alamedaand Everhart. The company was chosen for its Wine Selection.


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1214 N. Chaparral Street

Corpus Christi, Texas

361.883.6200

US Hwy 77 S

Odem, Texas

361.368.3200

Thank You Corpus ChristiFor Voting Us

2008New

Restaurant

2008Margaritas

826326

Thats a lot of fevers, skinned knees and things stuck up noses. You learn a

thing or two about how to help a child in 50 plus years of healthcare. Thats

why three generations of parents and children have let us be part of their

families. Its a record were proud of and its experience you can count on.

Since 1952, weve been elpingCoastal Bend kids grow up healthy.

826518

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New Patients Welcome. Appointments preferred. Weekend office hours. Se hablaespaol. We take all local providers, including Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CHIP,Humana, and Aetna, and a Medicaid Provider is on site to determine eligibility.

CALALLEN

241-9541

13725 NW Blvd

Across fromCalallen High

School

PORTLAND

643-2518

1929 W. Hwy181

In theCrescent Center

Building

SOUTHSIDE

992-6458

5945 Saratoga

Across fromSpohn Hospital

South

ALAMEDA

855-7346

3435 S. Alameda

Next toDriscoll Childrens

Hospital

BAY AREA

985-1418

7121 SPID

In the Bay AreaMedical Office

Building

Thank you South Texas for voting us Caller-Times Best of the Best

2008

Childrens

Health Clinic

Thank you Corpus Christi for voting Avon Products, Inc.the #1 place to buy Cosmetics!

%PSJT7BMEF[t(361) 834-4390Come by and visit The Avon Store in Gulfway Shopping Center.

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Cosmetics

2008

828322

caller.com/bestofthebestHobby Lobbyreade choie:Gatherings, Jo-AnnFabric and Craft Store,Michaels Art & Craft s

Emma Haod, 5,examinesChristmasornaments at

Hobby Lobby,winner in the

Arts and Craftscategory.George Tuley/

Special to the Caller-Times


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Golf EquipmEnt/SuppliESView all the winners online

at caller com/bestofthebest


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827610

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BAY AREA

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www.GreenGoCabCC.com

2008

Taxi Service

*Computerized

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*Secure in Car

Credit Swipes*Visa, M/C,

Amex - 24 Hrs.

Safe, Friendly Drivers

Courteous Dispatchers

Edwin Watts Golf Shopn 4526S.PadreIslandDriven 852-0358

Why dd he Caller-timesread-

ers ve y as he Bes heBes?EdwinWattshasbeenhelpinggol-ersintheCorpusChristiareaor26years.Ourstaisextremelyknowl-edgeableandhasextensivetrainingincustomfttinggolequipment.Weknowourcustomersverywellandarecommittedtoprovidingthebest

serviceanywhere.

Readers Chce:AcademySports&Outdoors,GabeLozanoSr.Gol

Center,TheGolShop

Caller-Timesfle

Edw Was G Sh waschosen as winner in theGolf Equipment/Supplies

category.

at caller.com/bestofthebest


retail services

HardWare supplies

Home DepotJeWelry pHarmaCy/

drug store


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Consignment store

Pams Resale Boutiquen 525EverhartRoadn 853-9428n www.myspace.com/pamsresaleboutique

Wh h Caller-times v h B h B?PamsBoutiqueoerscurrentstylesomid-rangeandhigh-endclothingoralloccasionsandsizesinawell-organizedenvironment.Approximatelyone-quarterothemerchandiseisbrandnew.Pamsstaareriendly,knowledgeableandhelpul.Ourcustomersknowthattheycandressinstyleorless.

r Chc:EndlessTreasureResaleBoutique,JypsysTreasureConsignment,OnceUponAChild

Home Depotn Multiplelocationsn www.homedepot.com

Wh h Caller-times v h B h B?Weoeralargeselectionohardwaresuppliestofteverycustomersneedsatalowretailprice.Wehavevalued,knowledgeableassociatesreadyandwillingtohelpourcustomersfndtherighttoolorthejob.

r Chc:ceHardware,

EagleLock&Key,Lowes

Susanns Custom Jewelersn 4254S.AlamedaSt.n 991-7565

Wh h Caller-times v hB h B?Susannsiscelebrating25yearsodeliveringour

mostimportantcommodity-extraordinarycustomerservice.AstheexclusiveRolex,DavidYurman,JohnHardy,MikimotoandStar129dealer,weoertheinestqualitywithuniquestylinginthemostdesired

linesintheindustry.

r Chc:BerrysJewelers,DusteesFashionAccessories&Jewelry,FineJewelryOutlet

mattresses

Mattress Firmn Multiplelocations

Wh h Caller-times v h B h B?AterreceivingourfrstBestotheBestawardin1997,

MattressFirmhascontinuedodeliverauniqueandsatis-yingshoppingexperience.Weunderstandeveryonehasdierentsleepneeds,andwestrivetohelpourcommunitygetthegreatnightssleepwealldeserve.

r Chc:BraslausFineHomeFurnish-ings,CantwellMattressCo.,ChubbysMattress

musiCalinstruments

Sound Vibrationsn 1638S.StaplesSt.n 884-8981n www.soundvibrations.com

Wh h Caller-times v hB h B?

SoundVibrationscaresaboutitscustomers.WehavethelargestselectioninSouthexasoguitars,amps,drums,keyboards,recordingandlightingequipmentandsoundsystems.SoundVibra-tionshasaservicedepart-mentsecondtonone.Ourmottois:Iwecannotserviceit,wewillnotsellit.

r Chc:

ClawsonsMusic,GuitarCenter,outhTexasMusicMart

drug store

Walgreensr Chc:CVSPharmacy,H-E-B,Wal-Mart

paWn sHop

First Cash Pawnn 2104MorganAve.n 888-6868

Wh h Caller-times v h B h B?AtFirstCashweliketokeepthingssimple.Weliketotreatcustomersthewayweliketo

betreatedwhenweareoutshopping.Theresnodoubtthatourextensivemonthlytrainingpayshugedividendsingivingourcustomerser-vicethatpersonaltouch.Wetakeprideingreetingeverycustomer.

r Chc:CashAmericaPawn,EZPawn,ModernPawn

offiCe supplies

Ofce Depotr Chc:Fed-ExKinkos,GulCoastPaperCo.,Wal-Mart

sporting goods

Academy Sports& Outdoorsn 5001S.PadreIslandDriven 986-7200n www.Academy.com

Wh h Caller-times v hB h B?AcademySports&Outdoorshasthebestbrandsatlowpriceseveryday.Wewanttobetheoutdoor,sports,andliestylestoreochoicebycontinuouslyadaptingtoour

customerschangingneeds.Ourloyalcustomersmakeuswhatweare.

r Chc:HestFitnessProducts,MirasSports&More,Wal-Mart

sHoes

Dillards

r Chc:AcademySports&Outdoors,PaylessShoes,WilliamsShoes

G

eorgeTuley/SpecialtotheCaller-Times

d r p r Bq, chosen Best of the BestConsignment Store.


mch pj ( ),Ashley Campbel l and owner Denny Bales at the Rolex display at SusannsCustom Jewelers, chosen Best of the Best for Jewelry.


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Auto Home Ofce

Corpus Christidult Day Care

n 2020GolliharRoadn 855-5050

W caller-timesa a B f B?CorpusChristiAdultDayCareishonoredtohavereceivedtheNo.

1BestotheBestoriveyears.Ourclientsandamilieshavesharedwiththeirriendsallthewonderulexperiencestheyhaveatthecenter.Wewelcomethecommunitytovisitourbeautiul

centerandenjoytheholidays.

ra c:ArborAdultDayCare,MentalHealth&MentalRetardationCenteroNuecesCounty,TexasAdultDayCare

child dAy cAre

TrinityLutheran Churchn 220516thSt.n 884-6009n www.trinitylutherancc.org

W caller-timesa a B f B?TrinityLutheranPreschoolisa

cozyplacewithteachersandami-liesworkingtogethertonurtureitschildrenacademically,sociallyand

spiritually.Ithassupersta,greatstudent/teacherratios,newlyrenovatedrooms,centrallocation,mid-rangepricing,convenienthoursandavarietyoschedules.

ra c:AlamedaSchool&Childcare,HappyChildDayCare,SecondBaptistChurch

computer repAir

Best Buyn 4717S.PadreIslandDriven 857-8300n www.bestbuy.com

W caller-timesa a B f B?WearepleasedthattheCaller-imesreaderspickedBestBuy

GeekSquadastheBestotheBest

incomputerrepair.OurcommittedGeekSquademployeesarecerti-fedtonotonlyrepaircomputers,butalsotooptimizenewcomput-erstoperormtoeachoourcus-tomersneeds.

ra c:CompuMaster,DoctorNerd,TheLaptopShop

Peerless Cleanersn Multiplelocationsn www.peerlesscleaners.com

W caller-timesa a B f B?PeerlessCleanershasbeeninthedrycleaningand

laundrybusinessintheCoastalBendsince1937.PeerlesshasbeenvotedBestotheBestor13yearsbecauseweconsistentlyoerourcustomersthebestpossibleserviceandhavethebesttrainedemployeesinthebusiness.

ra c:A-1DryCleaners,CarrsCleaners,JRViolaCleaners

equipment rentAl

B&T Rentsn 1321S.StaplesSt.n 884-6238

mAiling services

1-Stop Mail Service Inc.ra c:BoxBrothers,GulCoastMailingService,UPSStore

W caller-timesa a B f B?B&TRentshasbeeninCorpusChristisince1938;thatsover70yearsoserviceandexperiencetothecommunityandsurround-ingarea.Notonlyhastherebeenthree

generationsothesameamilytakingcareothebusinessbutalsothreegenerationsoamiliesascustomers.

ra c:ButlersRental&Sales,HomeDepot,UnitedRentals

s f a pcaare (from

left) KrystalPerez, GarryJackson andBlanca Loera.The companywas the win-

ner in theDry Cleaningcategory.PaulIverson/

SpecialtotheCaller-Times


services

Haircuts

Supercuts

Hair coloring motorcyclE salEs/sErvicE

Corpus Christi Harley-Davidson/Buell


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Supercutsn Multiplelocations

Wh dd he caller-timesede e he Bef he Be?Ourstyliststakeprideintheirworkandourcustomersarethemostimportantpartoourbusi-ness.Weenjoybeingactiveandupportourcommunityanytime.earelocallyownedandoper-

atedandourstahavebeenwithusormanyyears.Weoertrendy,updatedstylesandnewservicesorourclients.

rede che:BellaBellaHairSalon,CostCutters,Salon

Palomo

Cost Cuttersn Multiplelocations

Wh dd he caller-timesede e he Be f he Be?Wearededicatedtoeduca-tion,attendinghairshowsand

seminars,tryingnewproductsand

oeringnewservices.Wekeepupdatedandcurrentonallnewtechniques.Ourmastercoloristsunderstandcolorandtaketheirtimetoensuretheyunderstandwhattheclientiswantingtoseeinthemirroreveryday.

rede che:BellaBellaHair

Salon,DolceDivino,Supercuts

Hair ExtEnsions

Bella Bella ExclusiveHair Salonn 6033WeberRoadn 806-2849n www.bellabellahairsalon.com

Wh dd he caller-times

ede e he Bef he Be?OurextraordinarycustomerserviceandmodernizedstylehasplacedusNo.1inusionhairextensions.Customerswantchangebuttheyalsowanttoknowwhatlooksgoodandwhatdoesnt.Thisiswhatseparatesusromtherest.Weconsultthencreateauniquestyle.

rede che:Alpha&

OmegaSalon&Spa,MichellesSalon,Salon404

nail salon

The WoodhouseDay Span 6000S.StaplesSt.,Ste.410n 985-8488n www.corpus.woodhousespas.com

Wh dd he caller-timesede e he Bef he Be?eexceedourguestsexpecta-

tionsatTheWoodhouseDaySpa.Welovepamperingeachandeveryguestthatvisitsourspa.Wehaveacaringstathattrulyloveswhatheydoortheguests.Itgivesusallasenseoaccomplishmenthenourguestsleaverelaxedandtressree.Welovewhatwedo.

rede che:Alpha&OmegaSalon&Spa,BellaBellaalon,RomanticNails

FunEral HomE

Seaside Memorial Park& Funeral Homen 4357OceanDriven 992-9411n www.seasideuneral.com

Wh dd he caller-times

ede e he Be f he Be?OurdedicatedstawithmanyyearsoexperiencehelpmakeSeasidethepremiercemeteryanduneralhomeintheCoastalBend.Wehaveabeautiulacilitylocatedbythecoast.Weoeruniqueser-viceoptions,alwaystryingtomakeeacharrangementpersonalandindividualizedoreachamily.

rede che:

CageMillsFuneralHome,MemoryGardensFuneralHome,TrevioFuneralHome

PHoto ProcEssing

Walgreens

sHoE rEPair

n Multiplelocationsn www.walgreens.com

Wh dd hecaller-timesede

e he Be f he Be?WalgreensishonoredtobevotedNo.1inthephotoprocessingcat-

egory.Photocustomerscanalsouploadpicturestowalgreens.comandsharewithamilyandriendsanywhere.

rede che:CVSPharmacy,H-E-B,Wal-Mart

Portrait/PHotograPHy

Annette McPherson Photography & Design

n 517EverhartRoadn 993-0437n www.annettemcphersonphotography.com

Wh dd he caller-timesede e he Be f he Be?Thankstothereaders,ourcus-tomersandallwhoparticipatedin

BestotheBest.Wearehonored

tobevotedastheBest.Wetaketimetogetacquaintedwithourclientspriortotheirsessioninordertocreateanishedproductthatrefectstheirvision.Wemakeourcustomershappy.

rede che:J.C.PenneyPortraitStudio,OlanMillsPortraitStudio,

PicturePlayhouse

sign making

Fastsignsn 1220AirlineRoad,Suite170n 991-7991n www.astsigns.com/164

Wh dd he caller-timesede e heBe f he Be?Wehaveearnedthetrust

oourcustomersbypro-ducingqualitysignswithaquickturnaroundorover15years.Ourexperiencedandriendlystadomorethanjusttakeyourorder;theyoersignsolutionstomeetyourneedsinthetimerameyouneedthem.Howastisast?Whenyouneedit!

rede che:

AordableSigns,InnovativeSigns,SignXpress

Mall Shoe Servicerede che:GulwayBoot&ShoeRepair,ParkdaleShoeService

PaulIverson/SpecialtotheCa

ller-Times


the ff f m she see, which won Best of the Best forshoe repair, includes ( from left) Sam Ruiz, Jesse Ruiz, Lettie

Ruiz and Rick Zuniga.

H l lpez works on the hair of another stylist,

Monica Benavidez, at Cost Cutters, Best of the Best winner forHair Coloring.

Corpus Christi Harley Davidson/Buell

n 502S.PadreIslandDriven 854-3146n www.corpuschristiharley.com

Wh dd he caller-timesede e he Be f he Be?AtCorpusChristiHarley-David-sonwehopetocreatecustomersorliethroughexcellentcus-tomerservice.Wetrytocreateenthusiasmorthewholemotor-cyclingliestylewitheventsandactivities.Everydayourstaenjoysulillingcustomerdreams

inowningaHarley-Davidson

motorcycle.

rede che:

CorpusChristiCyclePlaza


s e r v i c e s

Favorite elementary School Favorite high School

Carroll High School in education Since opening its


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Favorite middle/Junior high

Grant Middle Schooln 4350Aaronn 878-1860n grant.ccisd.us

W caller-timess s

Bs f Bs?GrantMiddleSchoolisnottheBest

otheBestbecauseoluck;itistheBestotheBestbecauselikeaclo-ver,weallcometogetherasonetorepresentourschool.Grantislikeaclover.Eachleaetrepresentsagradelevel:6th,7th,8th.

rs c:BakerMiddle

School,KafeMiddleSchool,SouthParkMiddleSchool

Carroll High Schooln 5301WeberRoadn 853-0151n carroll.ccisd.us

W caller-timess s Bs f Bs?CarrollHighSchool,CampusoChampions,hasalongstand-ingreputationorexcellence

ineducation.Sinceopeningitsdoorsin1957,Carrollhastakengreatprideinprovidingafrstclasseducationoritsstudentsthroughuniqueprograms.Thanks,CorpusChristi,or

yoursupport.Wereproudtoserveyou.

rs c:MoodyHighSchool,RayHighSchool,KingHighSchool


Jones Elementaryn 7533LipesBlvd.n 994-3674n jones.ccisd.us

W caller-timess s Bs f Bs?WhenyouwalkthroughthedoorsatJonesElementary,youcan

eelthewarmth.Aparentstated,

WhenIdropmychildrenoeachday,IeellikeIamleavingthemwithrelatives.Thisamilyatmo-sphereiscreatedbyasta,teach-ersandparentswhoexpectandbelieveingivingtheirbest.

rs c:LamarElementary,SchanenEstates,WindsorParkElementary

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Elementary School, which was selected as the Best of the BestFavorite Elementary School.

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Rdrs Cc: Carefree Travel& Cruises, Litton Travel & Trea-sures, Major Travel

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