Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Faith leaders and local congregations gathered at Cole Park on July 8 to thank God for the recent rains and to pray for more water amid ongoing drought conditions.

Longtime Kitchens Street homeowner Larry Mitchell and neighbors are frustrated by abandoned, overgrown properties near Rose Shaw Elementary as city cleanups have been temporary.

District 3 Councilman Eric Cantu will push for more funding in the fall to find a lasting maintenance solution (city budget constraints are a key hurdle).

Sherry and Beau Culvahouse are running a toy drive to collect 2,000 toys for Driscoll Children's Hospital in memory of their daughter Kaylee.

The drive has collected 1,156 toys+ meets 58 percent of its goal and will deliver donations on July 22 at 30 sites across the Coastal Bend.

Maria Flores retired after 39 years as an RCTA bus driver on Friday, July 10th; her last ride on the flag bus at Staples Street Station was celebrated by family and co-workers, and she plans to get closer to her church + travel when her husband retires next year.

Budget Blinds is offering free in-home consultations and financing options to help Coastal Bend homeowners install exterior and motorized shades that block the Texas sun on west- and south-facing windows (a cost-effective way to cut down energy costs and increase comfort).

Homeowners can schedule an appointment to get a room-by-room assessment.

Nueces County coastal parks crews groom Padre Island every morning at sunrise to clear beach debris and pack down soft sand for safe, accessible driving.

The daily task keeps the shoreline open for all vehicles (including those without 4-wheel drive) and ensures a clean beach for visitors.

Crews are fixing drainage in St. Paul after rainstorms flooded a home; the Drainage District and San Patricio County Precinct 3 Commissioner's Office installed new culverts along County Road 2375 to help water drain more efficiently and plan to complete the work in the next two weeks.

Blue Bell launched Chocolate Lava Cake ice cream today, mixing vanilla, chocolate cake pieces and fudge swirl for a rich treat.

The flavor is available in half gallon and pint sizes during National Ice Cream Month (limited-time offer).

Corpus Christi FC vs. One Knoxville SC

7:30 PM — Cabaniss Athletic Complex — General Admission — Watch as Corpus Christi FC takes on One Knoxville SC in an exciting match.

Allison Live Performance

6:00–8:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Cost not specified — Experience one of Latin America's top power pop metal bands captivating fans with their music.

Book Signing with Stanley Livingstone

6 p.m. — Schanen Estates Elementary — Free entry — Watch the award-winning local author sign his new romantic thriller, 'Your Story Told by Another'.

Back-to-School Basketball Camp

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — YWCA Corpus Christi — $89 (early bird for members) — Sharpen basketball skills and confidence at this two-day camp for youth athletes.

NB Ridaz Concert

7 p.m. — House of Rock — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth sounds of NB Ridaz in an energetic live performance.

Bingo Loco at Brewster Street Ice House

7 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fun twist on bingo with entertainment and prizes at Bingo Loco.

Balling by the Beach Back-to-School Basketball Tournament

10 a.m. — YWCA Corpus Christi — Registration required — Youth basketball teams from South Texas come together for a spirited competition by the beach.

Tulsa Drillers vs. Corpus Christi Hooks

6:35-7:35 p.m. — Whataburger Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling minor league baseball action as the Drillers take on the Hooks.