Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of July.
Good morning, Corpus Christi.
Former NBA champion Danny Green hosted his kids camp for South Texas youth at First Baptist Church on Ocean Drive Tuesday after an eight-year absence from Corpus Christi.
He hopes to boost local talent and community spirit.
A Seguin resident won $1 million after scratching a winning Texas Lottery ticket purchased at a Circle K (on McArdle Road between Nile and Airline) and the win marks the first of four top prizes in the game.
Corpus Christi ISD has appointed Dr. Kelsie Wagner as deputy superintendent for curriculum and instruction, Laura Piazza as internal auditor, and Dr. Sarah Owen and Scott Walker as assistant superintendents for elementary schools ahead of the new school year beginning Aug.
11.
Corpus Christi ISD welcomed around 240 new teachers Tuesday at Carroll Arena to prepare educators from pre-K through 12 for the upcoming school year.
Principals joined the orientation for lunch & teachers will spend the next few weeks setting up classrooms.
During Shark Week, the Texas State Aquarium & Harte Research Institute are showcasing a newly found sandbar shark nursery off our coast; this find marks the first such discovery in the Western Gulf since 1999 and points to the role sharks play in a healthy fishery.
A fire-damaged duplex on Premont Drive remains abandoned after failing its May reinspection and a building hearing—pushed back from July—is now set for September, leaving nearby business owners concerned about worsening property conditions.
The city council voted 5-4 yesterday to reject Voices for Coastal Bend Energy’s offer to cover the $50,000-$60,000 cost for a federal grant application that could have provided up to $120 million for a proposed desalination plant.
The decision continues a trend of cost and environmental concerns about the Inner Harbor project.
Council members on Tuesday questioned the Bass Pro Shops project nearly two years after its announcement; city staff said they are still reviewing land options+ prices as they try to meet the retailer's needs.
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.
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