Friday, October 18th, 2024

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Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ NAACP Corpus Christi collaborates with Valero Refineries to organize a gas card giveaway for over 80 people needing gas for medical appointments. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Repaving of Airline Road in Corpus Christi begins October 21 under the Street Preventative Maintenance Program, with expected completion in late November, maintaining two-way traffic but advising alternate routes for less delay. City of Corpus Christi
- ➤ The City of Corpus Christi's Minor Home Repair Program is accepting applications until October 22, offering grants up to $25,000 for eligible low-income seniors, disabled, or veterans for critical house repairs. City of Corpus Christi
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Daniel Esparza, involved in a disturbance that led to his arrest, requested a bond reduction in court to manage business affairs and compensate his employees, facing opposition from the prosecution due to the nature of his charges. KRIS 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Corpus Christi's Arts & Cultural Commission announces an Open Call for 2025 Arts Grant Program applications to fund local cultural events with grants up to $15,000, utilizing Hotel Occupancy Tax revenue. City of Corpus Christi
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A Corpus Christi local won $1 million from a Texas Lottery scratch-off after purchasing the ticket at Moore Plaza's H-E-B. KRIS 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Four Corpus Christi mayoral candidates discussed their plans for the city's future, addressing key issues like the desalination plant, economic development, and public safety during a KRIS 6 News forum. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ The Corpus Christi Police Department upgraded equipment and expanded staff, including a new Police Academy, to elevate public safety and service levels in 2024. City of Corpus Christi
- ➤ Early voting in Corpus Christi starts October 21 and ends November 1, with detailed voting information available on the Nueces County Website. City of Corpus Christi
- ➤ Del Mar College will host the first part of a three-part forum featuring 33 candidates for mayor, at-large, and city council positions. KIII-TV
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