Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Local officers celebrated 8-year-old Augi's birthday when he was named Nueces County Constable Precinct 5's first honorary junior deputy on Thursday, Oct.

8. He hopes to wear a real badge one day as his passion for public service grows.

Families seeking Halloween fun can visit Corpus Christi Animal Care Services’ Trunk or Treat event today at 2626 Holly Road from 5 to 7 p.m. where candy, games & waived pet adoption fees bring community members together to meet adoptable pets.

Corpus Christi's historic Ritz Theatre has secured the vacant lot next door to build a new Annex for modern event spaces — a key step in its rehabilitation ahead of a centennial reopening in 2029.

Downtown ArtWalk returned Friday, Oct.

9 from 6 to 10 p.m. — featuring local art, food, and live music with acts like Grupo Vidal, DJ Dro and Tejano legend Gary Hobbs.

Fall Plant Fest is free today at Gill Garden Center from 10AM to 4PM — featuring activities like pumpkin and gourd painting, a petting zoo and seasonal plant deals with local food and drink vendors.

Families can enjoy a day of fall fun and creative events.

Work on a reclaimed water pipeline for industrial use will partly close a quarter-mile (0.25 mi) stretch of Thames Drive on the Southside from Oct.

12 through Dec. 1. Two-way traffic will remain as the pipeline runs from the Oso to Greenwood Water Reclamation Plants, serving Valero.

Veterans Memorial beat Carroll 35–14 to take control of UIL 5A-DI District 15 after trailing 7–14 in the second quarter — junior Kenan Gray’s two interceptions helped seal the win as the Eagles set their sights on a matchup with Flour Bluff.