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EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin toured the Port of Corpus Christi on Wednesday and met with port leaders and port police while praising the port for its role in fueling jobs and energy growth (a sign of good news for the region).

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visited Corpus Christi today to rally conservative voters ahead of the Nov.

3 midterm election + his campaign stop is part of efforts to mobilize local support.

San Patricio County librarian Mr. Kippy launches an alphabet adventure series on YouTube for kids today — the videos blend sign language with local tours to teach letters through hands-on adventures.

Over 40 downtown restaurants received perfect scores while some scored lower in recent health inspections, with Water Street Oyster Bar earning a perfect score in July.

Inspectors at over 60 establishments looked for 47 violations (including improper storage and missing permits), although many venues met health standards.

YWCA Corpus Christi is accepting nominations for its 47th Y Women in Careers Awards to recognize local women for professional excellence and leadership.

Nominations opened Oct. 1 and will close at the end of Oct; the awards ceremony is set for Feb. 25, 2027.

Kids at the Jim Wells County Fair show hard work through livestock competitions and prize-winning animals—open through Saturday with a nightly carnival that draws families.

Reigning hog show champion Ariana Lopez plans to defend her title in what may be her final year.

Officials said the historic 1914 Nueces County courthouse will be demolished soon, but an image of Jesus painted by an inmate over 50 years ago in the violent offenders' unit is being preserved for a commemorative book.

The artwork is displayed in the sheriff's office.

The Texas Sea Life Center opened its new wildlife hospital Tuesday evening after two years of work to treat injured sea turtles, shorebirds + raptors along the Coastal Bend.

The expansion, funded by community donations + tour revenue, creates extra space to care for more local wildlife.