It was just a regular trip to Bass Pro Shop until Chris Nixon realized his fellow shopper was Family Fued host Steve Harvey.

And now, Bass Pro Shops is setting its sights on Corpus Christi. Supporters say the national retail chain could bring as many as 200 jobs to the area. But not everyone is ready to cast their support.

We’re still more than eight months away from the Bass Pro Shops Tournament of Champions. But tournament director Josh Scott ...