CALLER.COM THURSDAY, MAY 9, 2024 5A in Israel. Famine is a rising threat. think a genocide and the way that they control water and humanitar- ian aid is unethical and I just see, like, how are they said Batton, 43, an independent from Chi- cago who backs Biden. She was among those surveyed. am thrilled to see young adults practicing their civil rights freedom of speech and assembly and doing it in a pretty peaceful believe in peaceful protest, but getting a little out of said Francis Spitale, 60, a Democrat from Charles- ton, South Carolina, who also supports Biden.
Since the Oct. 7 attacks, Israel has been little extreme in their tac- tics, but they have to defend them- Biden voters are split: support the protests, agree with their de- mands but oppose their tactics, and oppose them. Trump voters are united: oppose the protesters. Just support them and support their demands but op- pose their tactics. The poll of 1,000 registered voters, taken by landline and cellphone from April 30 to May 3, has a margin of error of plus or minus 3.1 percentage points.
Trump calls police crackdowns beautiful thing to For Donald Trump, the issue has be- come a unifying force in a GOP that has been split on abortion and other issues. He has called the protesters left and praised the police crack- down on campus encampments at Co- lumbia University and the University of California, Los Angeles, as beautiful thing to The crisis in the Mideast has become a talking point for Republicans against Biden. So has the footage of police ar- resting demonstrators and dismantling encampments as the protests spread to colleges across the country. is all on declared Devy Walta, 67, a Republican retiree from Hel- ena, Montana. left all of a sudden now a He said college administrators and law enforce- ment be responding with an iron if there is violence.
Among voters who tend to be in the GOP coalition, most of those surveyed oppose the demonstrations: of conservatives, of whites, of men. Among key groups that Democrats rely on in national elections, there is no such majority consensus: Younger voters, those under 35, are a targeted demographic for Democrats. They are the age group most supportive of the protests: support them and another support their demands but oppose their tactics. The oldest voters, those 65 and old- er, is the age group that, along with those 35 to 49, is the most supportive of Biden. They are also the one most aligned against the protests; op- pose them and just support them.
Swing voters illustrate the political conundrum. Among those voters who now support a candidate but say they might change their minds before Elec- tion Day, support the protests, support them but oppose their tactics, and oppose them. Overall, of those surveyed sup- port the protests, agree with their demands but oppose the way they are conducting themselves, and op- pose them. Are the protesters antisemitic? Pro-Hamas? Republicans and Democrats have strikingly views of the protes- motives and beliefs. Republicans, by nearly 3-1, say the demonstrations antisemitism.
Democrats, by 2-1, say they Republicans, by more than 3-1, say a majority of the demonstrators are pro- Hamas. Democrats, by 7-1, say they a free-speech absolutist, so any of these kids being arrested is sicken- said Brett Watchorn, 36, a ship- ping clerk from Denver. An indepen- dent, he supports Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in the presidential race.
College admin- istrators should and actual- ly, you know, hear their complaints and address them. just stand there and say, being Watchorn said Biden be on that picket line with think Stephen Harrison, 52, a small-business owner from Manhattan, Montana, said of the protesters. you look at it from a world view, you know, who runs Palestine? Hamas is a terrorist organization. So, by proxy, supporting that region or supporting a free Palestine is supporting a terrorist He warned that violence could be ahead on American campuses. While there have been clashes between police and demonstrators on some campuses, most of the protests have been peace- ful.
throws a punch, some- body pushes somebody, and then the next thing you know, you got 25 cops beating up three Harris said. think right, either, but you know what? Protests Continued from Page 1A career as an I between anger and sadness most days, I pockets of time when I am so deeply thankful for this pain, because my price, I know Cassandra said, getting to love you and be loved by you for half of my life. It was a love deep in my kind that makes you feel safe and warm, like coming home or listening to a favorite Hicks had been with CCPD for less than two years, graduating from the po- lice academy on Jan. 27, 2023, at the age of 31. He leaves behind four children and a wealth of friendships and camaraderie with the department, in the stories shared by CCPD police Chief Mike Markle, Andrew Wood, a representative of the 81st Academy Class and other co-workers.
had compassion, kindness and an unwavering dedication to loved said CCPD Kimberly Silva, a representative of the Shift. are blessed to have worked with him and ap- preciate the opportunity to have met Kyle and be a part of his life. is still in our hearts and souls when we put on uniforms and go to work and when we kiss and hug our loved she said. The two-hour funeral service also in- cluded a 21-gun salute by an honor guard and a last call. An end of watch was held April 24.
He was wounded by a gunshot while responding to a call on April 20 for a domestic disturbance and shots at a Southside apartment complex, dy- ing from the injuries four days later. Since his death, community mem- bers and organizations have shown an outpouring of support for Hicks. An honor run was held along the bay- front on April 29 by the Corpus Christi Southside Runners group and Team BlueLine, and a marked police unit was placed outside of CCPD headquarters on April 24. A fellow Denise Pace, started a GoFundMe campaign to raise money for family. More than $112,000 had been raised the day of the services.
Most recently, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation announced plans to pay the mortgage on the home of the family. The group supports re- sponders and law enforcement and killed in the line of duty. Continued from Page 1A In April, Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District inspec- tors found gasoline containers in a stor- age room, hair in an ice bin, rodent droppings and other health violations. Out of more than 125 businesses in- spected, 16 scored below a 90 and 31 re- ceived perfect scores. In April, New Hong Kong Express on South Padre Is- land Drive scored the worst with a 72.
The health district describes a food establishment as a place that sells or serves food to the public, which can in- clude bars, hotels, apartments, schools and food trucks. These establishments must get an annual permit and be in- spected by the health district. Inspections are based on a demerit system, in accordance with the Texas Department of State Health Services. The inspection report checks for 47 dif- ferent violations, each scoring from 3 to 1. Here are the worst and best scores restaurants were given during April 2024.
Agave Jalisco Mexican Restaurant 4258 Baldwin Blvd. The restaurant was inspected April 2 and received an 87. Inspectors found food items being stacked on top of each other without lids, toxic chemicals stored improperly, employees not wear- ing beard guards and food not dated. Agave Jalisco was last inspected in March 2023 and scored an 89. Bluffalo Wings Co.
5802 Yorktown Blvd. The restaurant was inspected April 1 and received an 82. Inspectors found the ice cream cover not protected, dirty soda nozzles, no food manager present and employees without food handlers permits. Wing Co. was last inspected in July 2023 and scored an 84.
El Charro Restaurant 4105 Agnes St. The restaurant was inspected April 11 and received a 78. Inspectors found food not being held at the proper tem- perature, raw meat stored above vege- tables, gasoline containers in a storage room and rodent droppings. El Charro was last inspected in June 2023 and scored a 92. El Gallo de Jalisco 10329 S.
Padre Island Drive The restaurant was inspected April 9 and received an 89. Inspectors found food not dated, food stored on the ground, a dirty microwave and employ- ees not wearing hairnets or beard guards. El Gallo de Jalisco was last inspected in January 2024 and scored an 88. El Jalisciense Bar Grill 7114 Saratoga Blvd. The restaurant was inspected April 16 and received an 89.
Inspectors found toxic chemicals stored improperly, gnats, food not thawing properly and dirty grill vents. El Jalisciense was last inspected in November 2023 and scored a 92. Guerra's Restaurant 3787 Leopard St. The restaurant was inspected April 12 and received an 80. Inspectors found sugar stored on the toxic chemi- cals and medication stored near food, all employees with expired food han- dlers permits and no food manager present.
Guerra's was last inspected in Janu- ary 2024 and scored an 89. Hong Kong Asian Supermarket 2033 Airline Road The supermarket was inspected April 30 and received an 80. Inspectors found uncovered in freezer, a dirty ice machine, employees without food handlers permits and no food manager present. Hong Kong Asian Supermarket was last inspected in November 2023 and scored a 95. Mango Frozen Snacks 912 S.
Port Ave. The restaurant was inspected April 8 and received an 83. Inspectors found ice cream scoops not placed in running water, toxic chemicals stored improper- ly, no food manager present and employees without food handlers permits. Mango Frozen Snacks was last in- spected in April 2023 and scored an 100. New China Cafe 4110 S.
Port Ave. The restaurant was inspected April 4 and received an 87. Inspectors found food not being held at the proper tem- perature, rodent droppings, employees not wearing hairnets and no paper tow- els or soap at the handwashing sink. New China Cafe was last inspected in December 2023 and scored an 84. New Hong Kong Express 6201 S.
Padre Island Drive The restaurant was inspected April 18 and received a 72. Inspectors found a dirty prep counter, employees not washing their hands, many and toxic chemicals stored near food. New Hong Kong Express was last in- spected in July 2023 and scored an 81. Ojos Locos 5133 S. Padre Island Drive The restaurant was inspected April 11 and received a 78.
Inspectors found gnats, spices not covered, food not la- beled and missing ceiling tiles. Ojos Locos was last inspected in January 2023 and scored a 78. QC Meat Market 4258 Baldwin Blvd. The butcher shop was inspected April 2 and received an 82. Inspectors found food not being held at the proper temperature, and gnats, employ- ees not washing hands and employees not wearing hairnets.
QC Meat Market was last inspected in November 2023 and scored a 90. Railroad Seafood Brewery 624 15701 Northwest Blvd. The restaurant was inspected April 16 and received an 87. Inspectors found dirty soda nozzles, a dirty oven, toxic chemicals stored near a food prep area and employees eating at a food prep area. Railroad Seafood was last inspected in October 2023 and scored a 100.
Snapka's Drive Inn 4434 Weber Road The restaurant was inspected April 23 and received an 89. Inspectors found hair in the ice bin, employees not wash- ing their hands, a dirty refrigerator and cooks not wearing hairnets. Snapka's was last inspected in De- cember 2023 and scored a 95. Taqueria La Escondida 3302 Leopard St. The restaurant was inspected April 11 and received a 74.
Inspectors found food not being held at the proper tem- perature, raw meat stored above vege- tables, gnats and meat not being thawed properly. Taqueria La Escondida was last in- spected in August 2023 and scored an 86. Yoshi's Japanese Cuisine 5898 Everhart Road The restaurant was inspected April 3 and received an 86. Inspectors found food stored on the toxic chemicals stored improperly, no food manager present and employees with- out food handlers permits. Yoshi's was last inspected in August 2023 and scored a 91.
Perfect scores (100) The Barn Drive Thru Beer Keg Haus: 4301 S. Alameda St. Baskin-Robbins: 4701 S. Padre Is- land Drive The Blue Clove Seafood Bar and Grill: 5884 Everhart Road D'Lites Cream: 6202 Dunbarton Oak Drive Domino's: 6601 Everhart Road Fresh Donut: 1216 Waldron Road Giovanni's Pizzeria Pasta: 711 N. Carancahua St.
HTeoO: 5425 Saratoga Blvd. Impact Nutrition: 7114 Saratoga Blvd. Lazy Breach Brewing and Cafe: 7522 Bichon Dr. Jamba Juice: 5425 S. Padre Island Drive McDonald's: 1229 Waldron Road Papa John's: 10338 S.
Padre Island Drive Papa John's: 4037 Saratoga Blvd. Paul's Seafood Market: 9810 S. Padre Island Drive Pizza Hut: 1216 Waldron Road Pretty One Cake 6702 S. Sta- ples St. Saigon's Civet Cafe: 2222 Airline Road Shoreline Sandwich Co.
(inside Kleberg Bank): 5350 S. Staples St. Sonic: 6557 S. Staples St. Starbucks: 4022 Saratoga Blvd.
Subway: 4101 HWY 77 L-7 Kabob: 7150 S. Padre Island Drive Taco Bell: 1217 Waldron Road Tortilleria Guadalajara: 10309 Leopard St. Tropik Sun Fruit Nut: 5488 S. Padre Island Drive Whataburger: 1121 Waldron Road Whataburger: 9402 Leopard St. Whataburger: 6817 S.
Padre Is- land Drive Whataburger: 510 Texan Trail Yolanda's Speciality Cakes: 2033 Airline Road John Oliva covers entertainment and community news in South Texas. Contact him at john.oliva@caller.com or RESTAURANT INSPECTIONS.
