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In today's newsletter:
- How long will Corpus Christi's improved water supply really last?
- Is a councilwoman's outside job complicating Corpus Christi's desalination decisions?
- How would a no-kill-for-space rule change Corpus Christi's shelter?
Today's riddle: What did one strawberry say to the other strawberry? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 100 and low of 77 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 98, low: 78.
- Thursday: Hot; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 99 and low of 78 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Coastal Bend water levels are falling after a major rebound (mysanantonio.com) — Corpus Christi's main reservoirs have rebounded to about 42.5% capacity, letting the city lift strict Stage 3 restrictions and delay a projected Level 1 water emergency from 2026 to 2028. But officials warn levels at Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon are already slipping from their peaks, meaning residents still face long‑term water scarcity risks despite this temporary relief. 
2. Is there a conflict? Corpus Christi councilwoman answers questions about Aransas Pass desalination project (kiiitv.com) — Corpus Christi residents are watching closely as Councilwoman Kaylynn Paxson defends her role in voting on major desalination plans while also doing economic development work for Aransas Pass. She insists there's no conflict of interest because Corpus Christi doesn't contract directly with Aransas Pass, even as the city weighs multimillion‑dollar desalination projects to secure its long‑term water supply.
3. Corpus Christi City Council to consider zero-tolerance policy for space-based euthanasia (kiiitv.com) — Corpus Christi City Council is weighing a zero-tolerance policy that would ban Animal Care Services from euthanizing healthy or treatable animals due to lack of space, potentially requiring more kennels, staff, and fosters. Shelter leaders and advocates say overpopulation, spay-and-neuter efforts, and shorter shelter stays must be part of the solution, while residents can help immediately by adopting or fostering to free up kennels.
4. DOT, Port of Corpus Christi team up to explore maritime SMR technologies (exchangemonitor.com) — The Port of Corpus Christi is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation to study using small modular nuclear reactors, microgrids, and shoreside power to modernize maritime energy at the port. Federal transportation leaders and Rep. Michael Cloud attended the signing, highlighting hopes that this initiative could cut fuel costs, boost shipbuilding, and strengthen the port's role in global energy trade.
5. KRIS 6 Hooks Kid Reporter Annabelle interviews pitcher Cole Hertzler (kristv.com) — Corpus Christi Hooks fans can get to know pitcher Cole Hertzler through a fun Q&A with KRIS 6 Hooks Kid Reporter Annabelle, one of the final youth reporters of the 2026 season. The Hooks sit second in the Texas League South's second-half standings, just above .500, as they head out on a key road trip to Amarillo.
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Corpus Christi
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★ Featured events ★
- Bored Teachers Comedy Tour →
Hilliard Center, 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi
3:00 pm
Saturday September 19
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Other local events
- Special School Board Meeting - Budget & Tax Rate
Port Aransas ISD Port Aransas, TX 78373
6:00 pm - BMS Family Dodgeball Night
Brundrett Middle BMS Gym
6:00 pm - ESTEEM Parent Night - 5th, 7th & 9th Grade
Port Aransas ISD Board Room
6:00 pm - PTA and Open House
Zavala Elementary School Corpus Christi, TX 78405
5:30 pm
Wednesday August 26
Friday August 28
Wednesday September 2
Thursday September 3
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🗓 Events Nearby
- TJH--Fall Student Pictures
TAFT ISD Media Center
8:30 am - F/JV/V Volleyball vs Aransas Pass
Gregory-Portland ISD Gregory-Portland High School
5:00 pm - RECHS Volleyball @ Freer
Robstown ISD Freer High School, 905 S Norton Ave, Freer, TX 78357, USA
5:00 pm - THS Volleyball: Lady Greyhounds vs Skidmore-Tynan Lady Bobcats
TAFT ISD Skidmore-Tynan High School, 213 W Walton St, Skidmore, TX, 783
5:00 pm - Band Booster Meeting
TAFT ISD Band Hall
5:30 pm - Petty--Fall & Class Pictures
TAFT ISD Taft, TX 78390
8:00 am - District PFE Mtg to review and revise District Policy
Robstown ISD Hattie Martin Cafeteria
10:00 am
Tuesday August 25
Wednesday August 26
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Finished assembling and mounting these shelves and climbing wall gym for my cats in their cat room.
Now to mount their tv. I leave it on bird nature channels (Nextdoor Ridgewood Estates) - Update: Pet Reunited
Dodge, a dog who went missing in Corpus Christi, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 1 hours, 1 minutes. Message from Owner: "Just… (Nextdoor Windsor Park)
- TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE posted a job opening for TDCJ - Administrative Assistant III - Warden's Office in Corpus Christi. Apply here.
- Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Team Member, Evening Shift - Unit # 349 in Corpus Christi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Corpus Christi here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: If you weren't so sweet, we wouldn't be in this jam! (Thank you Patti F. for sending it in!)
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