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Local artists honored for Dia de los Muertos cup designs sold at Stripes stores
Summary
County commissioners recognized two local artists commissioned by Stripes Convenience Stores and Coca‑Cola to design limited‑edition Dia de los Muertos commemorative cups, available in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma; artists thanked the Coastal Bend community and noted strong social‑media response.
The Nueces County Commissioners Court recognized two local artists who were commissioned by Stripes Convenience Stores and Coca‑Cola to design limited‑edition Dia de los Muertos commemorative cups.
Court staff described the project as part of Hispanic Heritage Month programming and said the cups are distributed in Stripes stores in Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. The presentation said the cups retail for $2.99 and include a first free refill as part of the promotion.
Artists Alyssa Rector and Christian Lane addressed the court, describing their inspiration from South Texas culture. "I'm just super honored to have been asked to be a part of something like this," Rector said, attributing her inspiration to her South Texas roots. Lane said social media reaction had been "going crazy" and thanked Stripes, Coca‑Cola and the Coastal Bend community for support.
Court staff presented certificates of recognition to the artists and to Stripes as community partners. No county funds or regulatory actions tied to the promotion were discussed in the transcript.
