Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Cooling centers open today to help residents cope with rising temperatures and offer support with AC units, fans and energy costs in Corpus Christi.

Denny Bales, a local jeweler and animal welfare champion, died today at 86 (he owned Denny Bales Diamonds and supported local shelters with decades of volunteer work).

Funeral details have not been announced.

Reliant and the city are opening four Beat the Heat cooling centers at senior centers Ethel Eyerly, Greenwood, Lindale and Oveal Williams to help seniors and vulnerable residents stay cool this summer + the program offers tips, care packages and flexible bill payment options.

Flour Bluff Drive is set to receive major upgrades, including new lanes, sidewalks, drainage fixes and a walking path, under a $125M bond package approved in 2022.

The 2.5-mile stretch from Don Patricio to Yorktown will expand the busiest section to 5 lanes to serve families and businesses.

Airflow H2O, a South Side company, offers atmospheric water generators that pull clean, safe water from the air using local humidity as a resource in a growing water crisis.

The system’s basic model starts at $1,995 — and it allows customers to customize water pH and mineral levels.

The Coastal Bend Juneteenth Festival is set for June 19-21 at Water's Edge Park with live music by Bun B and Elle Varner, food trucks, Black-owned vendors, and educational exhibits; attendees should bring lawn chairs and blankets and note that ice chests are not allowed.

John-Thomas Kobos introduced the CC Hip Hop Unit today, a local dance team that builds confidence and showcases talent in Corpus Christi.

The group will offer performance opportunities and creative workshops for community members.

West Oso ISD is offering free breakfast and lunch to kids 18 and younger through July 17 at Kennedy Elementary and West Oso High in Corpus Christi.

Meals are served Monday – Thursday with breaks on June 29 and July 3, and students must eat on location.

Researchers discovered 5 new Kemp's ridley sea turtle nests on Monday along the Texas coast — 3 on San Jose Island, one on North Padre Island, and one on South Padre Island.

The finds bring total to 483 nests and patrol teams urge drivers to slow near nesting areas.

Corpus Christi and the Texas Division of Emergency Management will hold a hurricane evacuation drill on Friday, June 5 at 2 p.m. The event invites the public and pet owners to volunteer as simulated evacuees (animals must be leashed, crated, or kenneled).

Thirteen scientists warned that the computer model for the planned Inner Harbor desalination plant does not prove salty brine discharge will not harm Corpus Christi Bay (report shows limited change outside the ship channel) as City Council votes on a $78.6M contract to advance the project to 60% design completion.

The Corpus Christi City Council voted after 2 a.m. on June 3 to postpone its Inner Harbor desalination project vote and first budget vote to Sept.

1 for further review of environmental impacts and funding (a 7 to 2 decision) to ensure the new design meets water supply needs.

Corpus Christi’s Whitecap Beach was named the 5th-best beach in Texas by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, highlighting its clean sand and family-friendly facilities.

The recognition may draw more visitors, boosting local tourism—an encouraging sign for our coastal community.

Nate Bargatze Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — Hilliard Center — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of clean and relatable comedy with renowned stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze.

Brewster Street Icehouse 20th Anniversary Celebration

7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse — Free entry — Celebrate 20 years with live country music by David Lewis and enjoy the vibrant local atmosphere.

TX Free Community Baby Shower

12-1 p.m. — Almouie Pediatrics Rodd — Free entry — Celebrate expecting parents with snacks, giveaways, and valuable baby care tips from experts.

Ralph Barbosa Stand-Up Comedy Show

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Selena Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique humor of Ralph Barbosa as he brings his laid-back comedic style to the stage.

Struggle Jennings Live Performance

Evening show — Brewster Street Icehouse — Tickets available — Experience the outlaw country vibes of Struggle Jennings in an intimate setting.

RTP - The Rush Tribute Project

7:30-9 p.m. — Hilliard Center, Corpus Christi, TX — Concert Tickets Available — Bringing the Spirit of Rush to you in a skilled musical homage.

Candlelight: 90s Hip Hop on Strings

5:30-7:30 p.m. — Omni Corpus Christi Hotel — Ticketed event — Enjoy a unique concert blending 90s hip hop classics with enchanting string arrangements in a magical candlelit atmosphere.

Nate Bargatze Stand-Up Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Hilliard Center — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of clean, relatable comedy from Nate Bargatze, one of the most sought-after stand-up comedians today.

Entheos Concert

6-9 p.m. — House of Rock — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying co-headlining concert with Crystal Lake and Entheos, plus special guests.

Ali Siddiq Live Comedy Show

7-10 p.m. — Corpus Christi Venue — Ticket prices vary — Laugh along with Ali Siddiq, hailed as stand-up comedy’s most prolific storyteller.