Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Corpus Christi offers a full slate of August events including Tuesday mah jongg at the Texas Maritime Museum + Wednesday sunrise yoga at Water Dog Yoga and Top Gun Movie Night aboard the U.S.S.

Lexington on August 29. Check schedules as many events have limited seating.

Goodwill Industries of South Texas CEO John W.

Owen received the 2026 Kenneth K. King Award for Executive Excellence at the annual conference on July 21. The honor recognizes his leadership and commitment to transforming lives through work.

Flock cameras are mounted at intersections across Corpus Christi, including at the Shops at La Palmera and Padre Island's causeway, and they spark debate as some residents see them as a safety tool while others worry about privacy risks; private businesses own the cameras, not the police.

Flight instructor Cole Hohne with Splendid Aviation has been in the ICU for 108 days after severe burns in an April crash near Corpus Christi International Airport while he saved his student (he underwent his 32nd surgery today at Brooke Army Medical Center).

Gov. Abbott announced Texas is investing over $2.5 million in the Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) to help rural school districts share resources for college and career prep; 17 school partnerships will receive grants to expand options for students.

Two Coastal Bend educators including Abbigale Grataski (Calallen ISD) and Nidia De La Cerda (Tuloso-Midway ISD) joined the Texas Classroom Commission after Gov. Greg Abbott appointed 21 educators on July 29; the group will offer recommendations to improve public education ahead of the state legislative session.

Free school supplies are available this weekend for students and families at select community centers (check local listings for details) to help prepare for the school season.

Corpus Christi ISD named Rachel Neff-Rupp as principal of Baker Middle School and Danny Noyola Jr. as principal of Cunningham Middle School at South Park ahead of the new school year (they bring extensive experience from previous roles).

The NWS announced the Nueces River near Three Rivers reached major flood status and is forecast to crest at 39.2 feet on Aug.

1 — floodwaters are expected to reach Lake Corpus Christi by this weekend. More than 45 agencies are helping with safety and road monitoring.

Hospital leaders broke ground on ER 24/7 Calallen which will replace the current emergency department on Corpus Christi's northwest campus & feature a lab, advanced imaging, and a helipad.

The facility will serve patients around July/August next year & aims to shorten emergency response times for the wider region.

The Corpus Christi planning commission will vote on Wednesday, Aug.

5 at Greenwood Drive behind Walmart and AMC theaters to request rezoning of a cotton field; if approved, the site will host over 800 single-family homes and commercial plots.

Hundreds of golfers are in Corpus Christi this week for the Pan American Golf Association's annual convention, playing at Gabe Lozano, Oso, River Hills, and North Shore golf courses.

The junior tournament ended earlier — the ladies' and men's events end today — marking the chapter's 75th anniversary.

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.