Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Padre Island celebrated the groundbreaking of a new indoor event center next to Briscoe King Pavilion — it will feature a wedding venue with bridal suites and finish in 12 to 14 months.

A local fishing event is seeking volunteers to support children with special needs.

The event will take place at a community location on a future date—check local updates for additional details.

The Caller-Times is set to launch its first mobile newsroom at The Coffee Mugg on Sept.

18 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 4535 S. Padre Island Drive, Suite 14, where local reporters will connect with readers & offer a $5 coupon to the first 20 visitors.

Del Mar College approved a new metal fabrication associate degree on Sept.

8 and the program will let students learn welding, pipefitting, and technical skills. The course will start in fall 2027 pending state and accrediting group approvals to fill the local need for skilled workers.

ARK celebrated major milestones by releasing rescued barn owls + returning young green sea turtles to their natural habitats.

The efforts offer a fresh start for these local animals.

TxDOT invites local residents, businesses, commuters and visitors to share safety concerns along the SH 361 corridor at a community open house scheduled for Sept.

21, 2026, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Island in the Son United Methodist Church (10650 SH 361) to help shape future safety plans.

A nearly 1,000-home neighborhood may be built on Corpus Christi’s Westside.

On Sept. 8, City Council approved a rezoning request that will recategorize 134 acres — the area behind Walmart and the movie theater — for new homes costing $200,000 to $300,000.