Good morning, Corpus Christi.

The Scripps Relief Fund allocated $110,000 to five organizations to aid recovery from Texas flooding — supporting meals, mental health services, community support and animal care.

The San Antonio Food Bank, Hill Country Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Centers, and the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country each received $25,000, while Operation BBQ Relief got $10,000 and Austin Pets Alive received $25,000 — funds that will boost local disaster relief efforts.

Two state representatives from flood-hit districts addressed the House on Thursday, thanking donors and outlining plans to aid communities affected by the July Fourth floods.

H-E-B volunteers filled 1,700 backpacks that will be handed out today at Miller High School’s back-to-school health fair hosted by Lead First.

Nine-year-old Lilly Underbrink from Flour Bluff set up a lemonade stand and raised $142, donating every penny to flood victims in Kerr County.

Her family brought the funds to a local Whataburger, where money was already being collected for the relief effort.

Authorities in Nueces County are searching for 19-year-old Eduardo Manuel Hernandez for murder and officer safety after a July 10th shooting in Agua Dulce—he is believed to be staying at his parents’ house in Corpus Christi and may be trying to flee to California—and urge anyone with information to come forward.

Port Aransas Community Theater will show Beetlejuice Jr.—a musical adapted from the film—with local young actors, including 14-year-old Adriel Jimenez in his first lead role.

The show will run on Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2:30 p.m. until August 3.

London ISD is spending just under $800,000 to retrofit three campuses with secure vestibules (using impact-resistant materials to add extra security checkpoints) as officials expect door deliveries within the next couple weeks and parents praise the added safety.

Del Mar College will host its 11th Annual Mexican American Studies Summer Seminar on Saturday, July 29, from 8:15 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the Solomon Coles Building on the Heritage Campus - the free event will include a ceremonial Mexica danza, a keynote by artist Tony Armadillo and panels on Chicana identity and mariachi music.

Esperanza de Tejas will partner with Driscoll Health Plan, Texas A&M University — and The Free Store Corpus Christi to host a free back-to-school event on July 30 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Garcia Arts and Education Center on Agnes Street where families will receive hygiene items, clothing, haircuts, immunizations and more while supplies last.

A section of the Lawrence T-Head near the marina office was closed starting Thursday, July 24 for pier replacement as crews installed water and sewer lines—access remained open with posted detour signs.

The $19 million project also included dredging the marina, building new concrete floating docks, and upgrading water, wastewater, and electrical services over an estimated two-week period.

Local health experts in Corpus Christi say Red Dye 40, used in many snacks and drinks, may cause hyperactivity in about 10% of kids and urge parents to choose natural foods to support better brain function — although most children are not strongly affected, the FDA will phase out the remaining dyes by the end of 2026.

Intro to Relief Printing with Elisa Peña

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. — Art Center of Corpus Christi — All supplies provided — Dive into the artistic world of relief printing for ages 8 to 16.

Open Mic Night

6:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — A vibrant evening of music, comedy, and creativity awaits at this community showcase.

Rockin' for Supplies

6-7:30 p.m. — House of Rock — $8 — Enjoy live performances while supporting local children with school supply donations.

Scarecrow People

8 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free admission — Enjoy an evening of music and fun with the Scarecrow People band.

Family Fun Summer Painting Party

12-2 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Paid reservation required — Create art and imaginative crafts in a family-friendly atmosphere.

Michael Burtts Live Concert

8 PM - 12 AM — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy a night of live music with Michael Burtts.

Rock Of Ages - A Tribute To The Legends

9:00 – 10:30 PM — Brewster Street Icehouse — $15 ADV, $20 Day of Show — Celebrate the legendary rock era with a tribute that brings back the hits.

Tulsa Drillers vs. Corpus Christi Hooks

5:05-6:35 p.m. — Whataburger Field — Cost varies — Experience live baseball action as the Drillers take on the Hooks in a thrilling matchup.

Open Mic Night

6:30 PM — House of Rock — Free entry — Experience a night of music and creativity as performers showcase their talents in front of an enthusiastic audience.

Air Guitar Showdown

6-7:30 p.m. — House of Rock — $0 to $6.15 — Compete for the title of Air Guitar master and win tickets to a future show at House of Rock.