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Hi Corpus Christi! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- Which Corpus Christi beaches just tested higher for fecal indicator bacteria?
- How a Highway 361 chain-reaction crash upended one Corpus Christi family
- Why Lake Corpus Christi's comeback matters for nearby businesses and homeowners
Today's riddle: What do you call a snowman that is having a temper tantrum? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 96 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 99, low: 76.
- Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 99 and low of 77 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Fecal bacteria levels at popular Texas beaches after July rains (lmtonline.com) — Recent storm runoff has nearly filled Lake Corpus Christi and eased water restrictions, but it's also affecting bacteria levels at local beaches. Medium enterococcus readings were found at parts of Cole Park, Poenisch Park, and University Beach, while most other Corpus Christi Bay, Mustang Island, North Padre, and Port Aransas sites tested low. Before swimming, it's worth knowing exactly which spots show elevated levels. 
• Two victims identified after fatal four-vehicle crash on Highway 361 (kiiitv.com) — A deadly four-vehicle crash on Highway 361 near Corpus Christi Fire Station 16 killed Roberto and Karen Lopez and shut down the highway for about three hours Friday afternoon. Corpus Christi police say their vehicle was rear-ended in a chain reaction crash, with two others hospitalized. The Marine Corps veteran couple, parents of six, were reportedly headed to pick up their son from school.
• Rising Lake Corpus Christi water brings new life to businesses, real estate (kiiitv.com) — Rising water levels at Lake Corpus Christi near Mathis are breathing new life into long-struggling lakeside businesses and sparking fresh interest in waterfront real estate from Corpus Christi-area buyers. A local tackle shop owner reports customers returning after years of drought, while a Corpus Christi realtor is seeing a surge in lakefront listings as the shoreline finally looks inviting again.
📸 Around Corpus Christi
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Corpus Christi
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- Device Checkout for 10,11,12 Grades.
Port Aransas H S Port Aransas, TX 78373
1:00 pm - Board Workshop
Port Aransas ISD Port Aransas, TX 78373
6:00 pm - PAHS Fish Camp(Freshmen/New Student Orientation)
Port Aransas H S Port Aransas, TX 78373
12:30 pm - OES Meet the Teacher 3-5:30pm (Come & Go)
Olsen El Port Aransas, TX 78373
3:00 pm - STAFF WORKDAY
Port Aransas ISD Port Aransas, TX 78373 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! 8am-3:40pm 2026-2027 School Year
Port Aransas ISD Port Aransas, TX 78373 - First Day of School!
Port Aransas H S Port Aransas, TX 78373 - Special School Board Meeting - Budget & Tax Rate
Port Aransas ISD Port Aransas, TX 78373
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🗓 Events Nearby
- THS: Marching Band Rehearsal
TAFT ISD Band Hall
4:45 pm - GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP
Gregory-Portland ISD Central Office
6:00 pm - RECHS Volleyball vs. Banquete
Robstown ISD Gillespie Gym
5:00 pm - VB @ George West →
Ingleside H S Ingleside, TX 78362
5:00 pm
Monday August 17
Tuesday August 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- It was a stock up at Sam's kind of day.
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- Upbring posted a job opening for Housekeeper ORR in Corpus Christi. Apply here.
- Omni Hotels & Resorts posted a job opening for Rooms Housekeeping - Room Attendant in Corpus Christi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Corpus Christi here.
🗞 Nearby News
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- Lady Cats sweep way to Melody Payne championship (kdhnews.com)
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- Two-A-Day Tour 2026: La Feria Lions (krgv.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A meltdown ! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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