Hillcrest residents are faced with a tough reality with the Harbor Bridge buyout

Items stacked on the curb and spray painted symbols on home exteriors indicate Port Corpus Christi's buyout of the Hillcrest neighborhood homes is underway. Here's a breakdown: - 550 households are eligible for relocation - 291 are interested in selling - 123 have accepted buyout offer - 75 have closed on home Many of those relocating are on a fixed income and don't meet the industry-standard income levels that landlords use to accept or deny rental applications.