Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Dr. Nestor Praderio heads the annual Walk for Memory (supporting those affected by dementia) this weekend to raise awareness and funds; local residents are invited to participate in the cause.

Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi is accepting applications now from families with children two to six in Nueces and San Patricio counties to receive a free custom-built playhouse — part of the annual Project Playhouse program sponsored by CITGO Fueling Good.

On Padre Island, 4-year-old Rohan and his firefighter dad Kyle McDonnell are on a 100-day mission to pick up 1,000 lbs of trash, having removed 65 lbs in one week.

They post daily on social media to inspire fellow residents to help keep the beaches clean — a family effort.

A free beach treasure hunt (featuring shells, sea glass, and coastal surprises) is coming to Corpus Christi as local organizers invite residents to explore the shoreline for hidden treasures.

More details on the meeting point and schedule will be announced soon.

Circle K is offering free Inner Circle members a 40-cent-per-gallon fuel discount today from midnight until 11:59 p.m. at over 600 locations in Texas — enrollment is free via text, app, or website.

Fifth graders at Zavala Elementary got a behind-the-scenes look at newsroom work when KRIS 6 News + KAJA Telemundo journalists visited for Career Day today.

Students learned about weather mapping as a meteorologist explained her work and practiced anchoring.

On Sept. 23, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality granted an offshore permit to the Port of Corpus Christi’s planned Harbor Island desalination plant, replacing an earlier nearshore permit.

The Nueces River Authority will work with IDE Technologies and present design plans on Sept. 25.

Crews are working 24/7 to repair a leak on the Mary Rhodes Pipeline near Refugio, and the fix is expected to be complete by Friday — city officials say the water supply remains stable.

Corpus Christi Water contract crews are repairing the Mary Rhodes Pipeline after a leak last week by excavating 17 feet of pipe, with replacement expected by Friday.

The team is on-site with backfill material, spare pipes + welders ready to restore service while alternative sources maintain supply.

TxDOT is reviewing feedback from an open house (held on Sept.

21) to consider short-term and long-term changes for improving safety on SH 361 between Port Aransas and Corpus Christi. Residents suggested installing a center barrier, more lanes, and stop lights to reduce accidents.