Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of October.
Good morning, Corpus Christi.
A local neighbor spotted two abandoned dogs at a picnic area off Highway 35 in San Patricio County and is urging someone to foster or adopt them as people feed the pups, yet heavy traffic poses a danger— prompting a call for prompt help.
Earlier this month, families with Over the Bridge Future Fishers cleaned up trash along Packery Channel on Padre Island near Highway 361 - they organized the effort after a community tournament and will work with a local landowner for a long-term solution.
At Most Precious Blood, the new 'One With Christ' ministry hosted its inaugural meeting Friday night and drew 60 participants from across the Coastal Bend, double the expected turnout.
Organizers plan a Friendsgiving potluck on Nov. 20 and require a $35 annual fee (targeting single adults).
Mary Carroll High School is crafting a nearly two-story homecoming mum with coffee filters and poster boards to showcase tiger pride (it weighs about 7 lbs) as students join this tradition that began in 2021.
The display celebrates school spirit during homecoming season.
The American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery program connects local cancer patients with volunteer drivers for free treatment rides in Corpus Christi.
Prostate cancer patient Lynn Curry now rides safely with volunteer Jan, and officials call for more volunteers (due to simple sign-up requirements).
Corpus Christi high school volleyball opens its final regular season week today with playoff spots and district titles at stake.
The schedule runs through Friday, Oct. 23, featuring key matchups like Miller at King and Ingleside at Moody.
The UIL Legislative Council approved new high school sports rules on Oct.
19, including a planned 35-second shot clock for varsity basketball and a pilot program for girls flag football (starting no earlier than 2028-29). Additional updates for team tennis, cross country and playoffs will roll out in upcoming seasons.
Corpus Christi Tuloso-Midway and Corpus Christi Flour Bluff will compete in the UIL Team Tennis State Tournament starting tomorrow, Oct.
21, in San Antonio as state semifinal matches kick off at Northside and Annemarie Tennis Centers; winners advance to championship rounds on Oct. 22.
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