Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Dutch Bros Coffee opened its first Corpus Christi location today at 6218 Saratoga Blvd, drawing crowds and requiring traffic redirection by officers.

The Oregon-based chain now offers two drive-thru lanes and a walk-up order window with a free medium drink for app downloads.

Carroll High School sophomore Caiden Whitaker noticed a burning house on Sept.

2 while driving his girlfriend home and called 911 to check for anyone inside. The Corpus Christi Fire Department later honored him with a plaque for his courageous action — a recognition that highlights local bravery.

Robstown ISD held its first Student Health Advisory Council meeting to discuss mental health, bullying and vaping; the council brings together parents, teachers and community partners with guidance from district officials, and it aims to provide students with better access to mental and physical health resources.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi will close the Garcia Arts and Education Center on Dec.

31 and start school-based community programs in January. A pilot at West Oso Middle School showed that transportation challenges limited attendance, so university officials say bringing programs to schools will better serve local students.

North Beach is facing rapid shoreline erosion that threatens local businesses and infrastructure.

The Texas General Land Office is finalizing the design for a $6.5-million beach nourishment project with construction set to begin as soon as June 2027.

The city is reconstructing Flour Bluff Drive to add a marked crosswalk and countdown pedestrian signals at Purdue Road—improving safety for local residents.

Work in the Purdue Road area will begin soon and the project will wrap up in Oct. 2029—part of a $23M bond plan.

NMDP gave an update on Kingsville's Emery Ramos, a young girl in remission who might need a transplant if her leukemia returns.

On Sept. 24, Leticia Mondragon said the search for diverse donors continues beyond Childhood Cancer Awareness Month (registration reminder: text HOPE4EMERY for info).

NMDP updated residents on the ongoing search for a donor match for Kingsville’s Emery Ramos (the call for unrelated donors remains urgent) as the girl remains in remission but may need a transplant if her leukemia returns.

Donors can text HOPE4EMERY to 61474 and help save lives.