Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Corpus Christi ISD began the school year on Aug.

11 with 31,759 students amid school mergers and new start times to address a shortage of 50 bus drivers; the district faced 97 teacher vacancies (with 178 uncertified teachers) and launched its Digital Scholars Academy for grades 10-12.

On Aug. 10, Corpus Christi-area Catholic schools saw nearly 1,910 students return—a rise of over 8% from last year—with nine of 12 schools reopening and 650 students receiving funds through the Texas Education Freedom Accounts program.

Parents at Creekside Elementary adjusted their morning routines Tuesday to avoid heavy traffic on Yorktown Boulevard as construction forces many to take back roads; some switched to golf carts while others left earlier as work is set to continue through fall 2027 + resourceful parents are finding practical workarounds.

Hamlin Middle School welcomes CCISD students today as classrooms reopen with initiatives promoting a warm, inclusive culture.

Administrators work with teachers & staff to ensure a smooth start to the school year.

Denise Caldera, Corpus Christi ISD's 2026 elementary teacher of the year at Galvan Elementary, prepares her classroom for the new school year by reaching out to families & offering small comforts like a calming corner and baggies of goldfish to ease first-day nerves.

Ricardo ISD has launched a clothing closet that provides donated clothes to students starting the new school year in Ricardo + the program will later expand to offer a hygiene corner with essentials.

Corpus Christi residents must follow Stage 2 drought rules effective Aug.

11, which let sprinklers water lawns one day every other week between (6 p.m. to 10 a.m.). However, hand watering and vehicle washing are allowed daily if water-saving measures are used; fines of up to $500 apply for violations.

Food safety officials announced a recall by Taylor Fresh Foods for jalapeño products due to salmonella contamination; the recall affects items sold at local retailers including H-E-B & Target and follows reports of two to four illnesses in Texas.

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.