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'Boot Man'| Corpus Christi icon Ronnie Mathis to be celebrated at art unveiling

The Art Museum of Corpus Christi will unveil a painted portrait of the eccentric and engaging local figure.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Art Museum of South Texas will host a special unveiling of a painting that many residents will likely recognize the subject of starting on Thursday.

The icon is none other than Ronnie Mathis -- the local man is often seen riding around town on his electric bike in his iconic pointy boots! The Corpus Christi celeb will be immortalized through art this week at the Art Museum's Third Thursday -- which is a free monthly community night.

Stop by and check out a little bit of our city's history in the making!

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