Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Collectors camped overnight outside Sam's Club to secure exclusive Pokémon trading card sets available for Plus members, with the campout — full of nostalgia and community — drawing dozens of fans before sunrise Tuesday.

The planned data center project near Calallen doubled its campus area and IT capacity after its unnamed tenant signed a second 15-year lease on July 20, raising the total contract from $9.8 billion to $19.6 billion + boosting capacity to 704 MW.

The H-E-B Plus on Saratoga is getting a $30 million makeover with a new True Texas BBQ restaurant and refreshed layout, adding dine-in service and catering.

The renovation will be finished by late 2027 - boosting customer amenities.

Port officials announced that Corpus Christi broke its record in Q2 by moving 55.8 million tons of cargo, the highest quarterly volume in its 99 year history.

The milestone was credited to improvements from the Ship Channel Improvement Project completed last year.

Several Coastal Bend school districts are starting the new school year—with Tuloso Midway ISD already in session, London ISD set to resume Monday and Driscoll ISD scheduled for Wednesday—while DPS will patrol school zones to keep students safe amid distractions.

Bechtel's Camp Build It returned for its second year by tripling participation to 60 middle and high school girls learning welding and electrical trades at the Coastal Bend Craft Training Center, and organizers plan to expand the free camp next year to offer more young women career opportunities.

The Harte Research Institute gets a $25,000 boost from Phillips 66 to expand its Gulf Coast beachcombing program with extra school visits, outreach and a community beach event on North Padre Island this October.

The program will produce videos & social media content to teach residents about protecting beaches.

The City of Corpus Christi is recruiting group leaders for its Kid Power after-school program.

Applicants can review pay rates + application details online as they seek candidates to join the community initiative.

Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to push rough surf, rip currents and rain chances toward Corpus Christi later this week as it moves along the Gulf, though the heaviest impacts should remain east of town.

Sunny and hot conditions will continue today as residents prepare for possible shifts.

Experts say years of drought have weakened many Coastal Bend trees & raised concerns about falling limbs as hurricane season nears.

Portland Causeway is in good condition despite social media claims.

TxDOT explained that metal plates between pre-built sections allow the causeway to adjust with temperature changes, and it will undergo its scheduled inspection next month.

TxDOT and local law enforcement agencies launched the 'Drive Like a Texan: Kind.

Courteous. Safe.' campaign in Corpus Christi after over 2,000 speeding accidents, including 12 fatal crashes, and the initiative urges drivers to adjust speed based on traffic, weather & road conditions.

11-year-old Camila Niño is recovering from a pediatric stroke and has been cleared to return to pre-athletics at Calallen Middle School.

Her family says she is making progress in physical therapy and shares her story to help other parents recognize stroke symptoms.

A family said Renato Garza Menchaca suffered a heart attack and his grandson Arturo Torres rushed him to the hospital after a 17-minute drive (with overnight worker Justin Ontiveros helping them find the right entrance) and doctors stabilized him.

The family expressed deep gratitude for the life-saving help.

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.

Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour

7-8:30 p.m. — Hilliard Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch Ella Langley live with special guests Kaitlin Butts and Gabriella Rose in an unforgettable night of music.