Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Yesterday, Corpus Christi police, fire and port police held a 9/11 ceremony at Heritage Park; incentives were approved for El Bolillo Bakery to create 121 jobs (pending council review); a detour on I-37 will affect southbound traffic Saturday night while ACA rebate checks and Blue Bell’s new flavor come soon.

Corpus Christi retired firefighters Lee Rogers and Stephen LeBlanc, who answered the call at Ground Zero after Sept.

11, recalled their 12-hour shifts searching for survivors 25 years ago + urged locals to call loved ones today to honor first responders.

On Sept. 11, area firefighters, cadets and students climbed 110 stories at Del Mar College to honor first responders who died during the Sept.

11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The annual event marked over 20 years of remembrance and community participation.

NAS Corpus Christi Fire and Emergency Services held its annual September 11 remembrance ceremony last Friday at 8:30 a.m. at Fire Station 1 (home to a relic from Ground Zero), where firefighters, sailors, and families gathered to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost in the terrorist attacks.

On Friday, hundreds climbed the stadium stairs at Whataburger Field to honor lives lost on 9/11's 25th anniversary.

Military, law enforcement, and student groups joined the annual tribute — a tradition begun by the local Coast Guard.

Blue Bell has launched White Chocolate Mocha Ice Cream packed with coffee flavor, white chocolate flakes and swirled whipped topping starting today.

A new Strawberry Cheesecake flavor is also available in half-gallon sizes while supplies last.

Corpus Christi resident Hector Trinidad recalled his 9/11 experience when he arrived at the World Trade Center for a job appointment and was directed outdoors by Port Authority police while he followed Mayor Rudy Giuliani through an underground tunnel as he watched the towers collapse.

Breakout star Inde Navarrette says she draws on childhood memories of Corpus Christi’s southern women — a local influence that shapes her unique take on Marvel’s Rogue.

Her roots in the community add a heartfelt twist to the character’s portrayal.

Corpus Christi offers a variety of happy hour specials today at local venues like Thai restaurants, oyster bars, and beachside grills.

Locals can enjoy discounted cocktails, beers, and appetizers while exploring diverse spots across the Coastal Bend.

Gregory-Portland beat Calallen 47-7 at Phil Danaher Stadium in Corpus Christi as quarterback Carter Dominguez turned a broken play into an 85-yd touchdown and led two scoring drives.

The Wildcats improved to 3-0 and will face undefeated Veterans Memorial on Friday at Ray Akins Wildcat Stadium.