Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Corpus Christi resident Mary Grant (88) from Solstice Senior Living is receiving dozens of gifts from strangers worldwide after her friendship with Denise Lopez went viral on TikTok and the TODAY Show.

Denise plans a Day of Giving at the facility before the holidays.

Pieces of the USS City of Corpus Christi were moved yesterday to John Bludworth Shipyard for an eight-to-10-week refurbishment as part of a memorial project that will later require extra funds to honor submarine veterans at Sherrill Veterans Memorial Park.

A fishing tournament hosted by S&J Rods is planned for Oct.

10 in Ingleside with proceeds going to Heroes on the Water and Ingleside Fire and Rescue. Families can enjoy raffles, prizes, food, and a fishing competition for kids — a fun day supporting local veterans and first responders.

The Texas Bluesmen will perform a Blues Brothers tribute at Bar Under the Sun on Oct.

9 to support the historic Ritz Theater. Tickets start at $35 + optional Meet & Greet upgrades are available for fans.

Eight Corpus Christi landmarks honor top Hispanic leaders in arts, medicine, and civil rights, including Selena, Dr. Hector P.

Garcia and Manuel Q. Salinas—showing the city’s rich cultural legacy. The sites include libraries, parks and centers that remind us of the contributions made by these key figures.

The Orange Grove ISD board will meet at 7 a.m. Thursday, Oct.

8, to address Superintendent Eddie Hesseltine's resignation and appoint an interim leader as he prepares to join the Education Service Center, Region 2 in Corpus Christi. The board will also review elementary playground funding requests.

OxyChem gave a $70,000 check on Tuesday to Ingleside ISD to fund energy upgrades at two campuses (Gilbert J.

Mircovich Elementary and Ingleside Primary) in Ingleside; district officials said the funding supports ongoing improvements in facility efficiency.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi's men's and women's basketball teams will host a free youth clinic today at the Islanders Pavilion at Water's Edge Park for kids ages 6-12 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Players will give hands-on instruction ahead of the new season + families should RSVP.

Ingleside ISD held a beam-signing ceremony at Leon Taylor Middle School where students, staff and families inscribed their names on a beam for the new gym, part of a nearly $50 million bond project that will create a 500-seat facility with a concession stand and fitness area.

Lane closures are in effect along Everhart Road as crews repair utility lines; work started Oct.

7 along the stretch between Sierra Blanca Boulevard - Willowick Drive, and drivers should follow detours until repairs finish on Oct. 14.

North Beach is set for major construction as a new canal, eco park and road improvements will force Beach Avenue between East Causeway Boulevard and Gulf Breeze Boulevard to close on Oct.

12 (lasting about 4 months).

Corpus Christi-area residents may safely dispose of unneeded or expired medications on Oct.

24 at the Nueces County Public Health District at 1702 Horne Road and at CVS Pharmacy in Robstown. Liquids must be in original packaging + caps tightly secured, and needles and illegal drugs will not be accepted.