Good morning, Corpus Christi.

About 150 at-risk kids received a free back-to-school shopping trip at JCPenney Wednesday morning, thanks to Corpus Christi Fish for Life — which has organized the event annually since 2009 — to help children gain confidence with new clothes.

Grow Local South Texas launches its first Sunset to Stars Illuminated Market tonight from 5 to 10 PM at the Art Center on 100 N.

Shoreline Blvd + the event offers free admission with family art, vendor shopping, DJ CeeJay, and veggie vouchers for the first 100 children.

Residents of all ages painted a public mural on Padre Island today to celebrate the island and its people—a project that brought neighbors together to showcase local pride.

Two young entrepreneurs closed out their summer lemonade and cotton candy stand on Wednesday at Animal Medical Corpus Christi (6802 Everhart Road) by donating their proceeds to Bark for Blue, which supports the CCPD K9 Unit.

The Gulf Coast Humane Society joins Clear The Shelters this August — offering reduced and waived adoption fees at 3118 Cabaniss Pkwy, open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Interested adopters should check with the shelter for current promotions.

Veteran Ram Chavez will have funeral services on Aug.

10–11 in Corpus Christi at Most Precious Blood Catholic Church and Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery; visitation and rosary are on Aug. 10 at 5–9 p.m. and a mass at 9 a.m. with interment at 11 a.m. on Aug. 11.

Corpus Christi ISD has closed many schools since 1970, with seven campuses ending service this school year; some historic buildings remain but may be demolished soon if not repurposed, while others have been redeveloped into community spaces or new educational facilities.

H-E-B announced its 2027 Excellence in Education Awards — offering over $1 million in cash prizes to educators, counselors, principals and schools — with nominations open until Sept.

30 and winners recognized at an Austin ceremony in spring 2027.

Corpus Christi ended Stage 3 water restrictions on Aug.

4 after rainfall boosted reservoirs by 33%—after nearly 600 days—and Rockport moved to Stage 2 on Aug. 5 with updated watering rules. Local officials urge continued conservation as drought conditions persist.

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.