Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Local students from Flour Bluff Elementary’s Ocean’s Club, working with Over the Bridge Future Fishers & the Sea Pines Beach Cleanup Crew, will join a coast-wide Adopt-A-Beach cleanup under the JFK Bridge on Padre Island tomorrow from 8 a.m. to noon.

On Thursday morning, HEB hosted a baby shower at the Holiday Inn in downtown Corpus Christi for 30 military moms — both active-duty members and spouses — as part of its Operation Appreciation program.

Corpus Christi splash pads will stay open for play through mid-October on weekends between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. starting this weekend and running until Oct.

18 (an extension to the typical summer schedule aimed at giving families more outdoor fun).

Budget Blinds of Corpus Christi now offers motorized shades that can be controlled remotely to ease hosting during the busy season from Halloween to New Year's.

The shades adjust automatically to reduce glare and heat indoors and on patios, improving comfort and safety.

A Carroll High School safety officer with nearly 50 years of mariachi experience surprised students during lunch Wednesday — sparking smiles and building trust between staff and students.

Gas prices in Corpus Christi are near $4 a gallon as local drivers and small business owners cope with rising fuel costs amid ongoing global market pressures.

The national average has climbed to $4.43—a 34% increase from last year.

Three Rivers ISD returned millions of dollars to the state even as nearly 75% of its students come from low-income families (state reports label the district as wealthy), raising questions about current school funding practices.

Flour Bluff ISD hosted a Bond Bus Tour that allowed community members to view bond-funded upgrades, including 13 new buses & campus renovations and eased traffic flow at the Early Childhood Center.

The next tour is set for Sept. 30 at the Administration Building on Waldron Road.

Faye Webb Elementary School in Corpus Christi was named a Texas Lone Star Ribbon School on Sept.

17 for strong reading and math scores. The program replaced a federal award and honors schools statewide that meet rigorous academic standards.

More than 2,500 Coastal Bend students attended Texas Workforce Solutions' You Choose Career Expo in Robstown, where they met over 120 local employers and explored career options in healthcare, public service and media.

The CCA Redfish Bay Chapter is hosting its annual Beeville fish fry to raise funds for Coastal Bend conservation with food, an auction, and stronger community turnout; a free kids fishing day (Oct.

24) at Conn Harbor will offer equipment, bait, and first responder participation.

Corpus Christi water officials are monitoring the supply after residents reported a temporary earthy taste and musty odor in the Calallen area — they confirm that the water meets federal standards and are adjusting treatment at the O.N.

Stevens Water Treatment Plant to improve aesthetics.

The Coastal Bend Heart Walk celebrates its 30th anniversary with a record $450K fundraising goal and will unite families, survivors and supporters to fund heart disease and stroke research.