Good morning, Corpus Christi.

The Junior League of Corpus Christi trains women to be leaders through hands-on workshops and community events — fostering skills that support local projects.

Its #GivingTuesday fundraiser is scheduled for Nov. 30 to boost ongoing community initiatives.

The city moved 19,000 cubic yards of sand from north of Packery Channel to the vulnerable south side of the Padre Island seawall beach after Labor Day — a project that ensures 150 feet of safe beach space for vehicles and pedestrians and will be repeated annually.

Streat Corner Kitchen in downtown Corpus Christi earned a spot at the World Food Championships in Indianapolis after advancing in the Texas Food Championships with its 12-layer honey butter chicken biscuit; the restaurant will host a tasting event on Oct.

12 before closing for the competition on Oct. 15.

Sharon Bailey Murphy, executive director of the Coastal Bend Air Quality Partnership, was named HER 2026 Community Visionary; she leads efforts to keep our air clean + build strong local ties through environmental partnerships.

Corpus Christi Water said Mary Rhodes Pipeline repairs neared completion Friday with water flowing at 23 million gallons daily; officials urged Bishop residents to protect against West Nile after a mosquito pool tested positive, and drivers were warned of Yorktown Boulevard closures through mid-October. Families celebrated National Family Day Monday.

Tracy Cheeks and Shawn Bramlett host the free Southern Lights LED Kites show every Friday night at Mile Marker 13 in Port Aransas, where huge LED kites (up to 115 ft) create a captivating display for beachgoers.

Sara Morgan, director of the Art Museum of South Texas, is named the HER 2026 Legacy for her decades of service in transforming the museum into a welcoming space for creativity and learning; she has boosted arts access and community programs plus built lasting connections with residents.

Alexa Gignac, the store director at Julian Gold, has been named the HER 2026 Rising Star.

She has driven styling innovations and community fundraisers such as Cattle Baron’s Couture for a Cure and will co-chair the Cattle Baron’s Ball next year.

Del Mar College baking student Alyana Willingham (Texas Food Championship winner) won a Golden Ticket in Corpus Christi this weekend and will compete in the World Food Championships in Indianapolis next month with her lemon olive oil cake dish.

Arlene Medrano, executive director of the Downtown Management District, is named HER 2026 Catalyst (a nod to her deep Corpus roots) as she leads community projects to revitalize downtown and create new local opportunities.

Teri Moffitt Cardenas, CEO of Physicians Premier, is named HER 2026 Industry Leader for her decades of work in improving patient-centered emergency care in the Coastal Bend.

The honor reflects her commitment to accessible local healthcare.

Dr. Crystal Garza, Medical Director for Outpatient Care at WellMed Corpus Christi, was named the HER 2026 Medical Hero today, leading over 50 clinicians in 14 clinics and drawing on personal experiences — including the loss of her father — to champion patient-centered care.

Local pop-up Pilates and yoga classes offer Corpus Christi residents diverse outdoor workouts this fall.

Options include Coastal Glow Club's Friday classes plus Divine Moon’s sessions at Nueces Brewery, a free sunset Pilates session on Oct. 15, and a Surf and Yoga Festival on Oct. 16 to 18.

Corpus Christi coffee lovers can explore five mobile pop-up spots offering creative drinks like specialty lattes and custom coffee flights at local markets and events such as ArtWalk (featured for community gatherings) across the city.