Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Flour Bluff surfboard builder Josiah Morris will showcase his custom board on Saturday, Oct.

17 at the inaugural Board Walk at the Executive Surf Club, 306 N. Chaparral St., as over 20 Texas shapers gather to display their work & celebrate local surf culture.

A burned home on Ruth Street was demolished Thursday after RAMBRO Contracting donated its equipment and expertise to clear a source of blight — police said the work helps curb unwanted activity.

The family-owned firm plans to keep partnering with the city to improve neighborhood safety.

Jim Wells County will hold a food drive on Oct.

17 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Resource Center in front of 601 East Main Street in Alice to collect in-date nonperishable food items for veteran families this Thanksgiving.

Construction has begun on the nearly $400 million Beacon Point data center between Robstown and Calallen.

The 525-acre campus, developed by Hut 8, is expected to complete in November 2027 (with phase one potentially running by the end of that year).

The free 65th annual Texas Jazz Festival will take place at Heritage Park from Oct.

16-18, featuring 55+ bands, food vendors, and arts and crafts. Free RTA park and ride service is offered from City Hall and the Nueces County Courthouse.

London Sizzle taco cook-off — a free community event at London High School — will host a taco competition, live entertainment and family activities to double scholarship funds for local seniors.

TMISD is expanding its dual language program at local elementary schools to help students become bilingual and biliterate (strengthening ties to family, culture, and heritage).

The program aims to enhance learning and community engagement.

TxDOT resumed its 24/7 free shuttle at Harbor Island Parking for Port Aransas ferry rides, and Corpus Christi appointed Joseph Lopez as interim city auditor with a temporary 15% pay bump.

Data shows prices rose 0.6% in September and Social Security benefits will increase 3.6% next year—keeping locals informed.