Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Local nonprofit Corpus Christi BMX is working to reopen the former Salinas Park track and build a USA BMX–approved race course for youth and families from South Texas.

The design is complete and the group will soon seek funding to create a new community hub.

McDonald's will launch its Texas Meal on Sept.

1 featuring collectible cups by Texas-based artist Avery Orendorf that honor seven Texas regions & limited-time Spicy Chicken McNuggets. The meal bundle, which includes 10-piece McNuggets, medium fries, and a medium drink, will be available at participating locations.

Japanese calligraphy artist Suzy Cruz arrived in Rockport last year to share her heritage at the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures.

She now offers live calligraphy demos + sushi workshops and plans more pop-ups to bring Japanese traditions to the community.

Corpus Christi native and Hollywood icon Farrah Fawcett will soon have a statue erected at a public site in her honor.

The tribute celebrates her enduring impact on local culture.

West Oso ISD used a staffing study — which revealed 27 extra positions — and sold 18 acres of property to flip a projected $600K deficit into an expected $1M surplus; enrollment is stable, and a tax rate election in November could add an extra $2M for the next school year.

Corpus Christi eased water restrictions to Stage 1 on Thursday morning, letting residents with automatic irrigation system water their lawns once a week instead of every other week.

City Manager Peter Zanonni said improved reservoir levels prompted the change and urged continued water conservation.

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services director Kathleen Chapa resigned on Aug.

27 to finish graduate school, and assistant director Cynthia Martinez is interim director. City Manager Peter Zanoni said a nationwide search is underway + the department prepares for service improvements.

Texas lawmakers may restrict commercial surrogacy in the next legislative session, prompting local families and surrogates to urge clear contract protections — including independent legal advice — to keep surrogacy accessible.

Advocates want agencies to follow best practices and state law consistency so couples can build families safely.

Elizabeth Gutierrez, a Southside mother on dialysis for FSGS (a kidney condition), needs her third kidney transplant as her father's car sign has spurred numerous calls from potential donors.

Interested donors may call the Methodist Healthcare donor hotline.

Dr. Stephen Langley transformed pediatric cardiac care at Driscoll Children's Hospital over six years by expanding its ICU from zero to 35 beds and tripling surgical volume.

He credits his team — nurses, therapists, and doctors—for beating national outcomes and anticipates further growth in specialized care in the Coastal Bend.

A local guide spotlights five oyster spots for Corpus Christi diners, from Water Street Oyster Bar on N.

Water St. with local selections to Paul’s Seafood Market #2 in Port Aransas offering $1 oysters on Wednesdays+ KC’s Oyster Shack and others, featuring Gulf, grilled, and cold water varieties.

Gregory-Portland Football defeated Carroll 53-6 in the season opener, marking its 11th straight win in the Battle of the Bridge.

Senior quarterback Carter Dominguez led with strong runs, and the Wildcats will cross New Harbor Bridge for their home opener against Alexander.

Debbie Morris has housed junior hockey players in her home for 20 years as part of the billet system at Corpus Christi IceRays for recruits from the Northeast, Canada & Europe.

The team will host its Home Opening weekend on Sept. 19 & 20 at the Hilliard Center.