🌱 Patch AM: Which Corpus Christi high schools are really leading the pack?

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In today's newsletter:

• Which Corpus Christi high schools are really leading the pack?
• How Corpus Christi's proposed tax rate stacks up against big Texas cities
• Want to mentor local teens at October's free leadership summit?

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 98 and low of 79 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Thursday: Humid; windy in the afternoon, temps: high: 98, low: 78.
• Friday: Humid; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 99 and low of 77 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Find out how Corpus Christi high schools rank nationally (bluewaterhealthyliving.com) — Corpus Christi families can now see how local high schools stack up nationally and statewide, thanks to new rankings from U.S. News & World Report and fresh ratings from the Texas Education Agency. Using recent data on test scores, graduation, and college and career readiness, the lists highlight which campuses are leading the way and where gaps remain.
   

2. Here's how Corpus Christi's tax rate compares to other Texas cities (caller.com subscription) — Corpus Christi homeowners face a proposed property tax rate of about 59.9 cents per $100 valuation, ranking fifth among Texas' eight largest cities. City Council has capped the rate at the current level for now, with key public hearings and votes scheduled in early September that will determine next year's final rate and budget support.
   

3. Esperanza de Tejas seeking professionals to mentor youth at upcoming leadership summit (kiiitv.com) — A Corpus Christi nonprofit is recruiting local professionals and volunteers to mentor students at the free Lead con Esperanza Youth Summit on Oct. 17. Esperanza de Tejas, recently awarded homelessness-fighting grants, will offer teens financial literacy sessions, career exploration, and no-cost professional clothing, and needs mentors, lunch helpers, chaperones, and donors to make it happen.
   

4. Corpus Christi water restrictions, dual desalination proposals headline Tuesday council meeting (kristv.com) — Corpus Christi's water rules may soon change as Council Member Eric Cantu presses city leaders to ease restrictions from Stage 2 to Stage 1 despite staff caution. At the same time, dueling desalination plans for Inner Harbor and Harbor Island will come before council on September 1, shaping the city's long-term water supply.
   

5. Corpus Christi moving forward with Evangeline Water Project (kiiitv.com) — Corpus Christi's Evangeline water project is mired in a legal fight with Sinton over groundwater pumping, even as city leaders push construction forward. Council members warn the contested case could drag on for two to six years, potentially driving up costs while the city waits to secure permits and clarify its future water supply.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Corpus Christi

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Thursday August 20
• PAHS Fish Camp(Freshmen/New Student Orientation)
  Port Aransas H S Port Aransas, TX 78373
  12:30 pm
• OES Meet the Teacher 3-5:30pm (Come & Go)
  Olsen El Port Aransas, TX 78373
  3:00 pm
Friday August 21
• STAFF WORKDAY
  Port Aransas ISD Port Aransas, TX 78373
Monday August 24
• FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! 8am-3:40pm 2026-2027 School Year
  Port Aransas ISD Port Aransas, TX 78373
• First Day of School!
  Port Aransas H S Port Aransas, TX 78373
Wednesday August 26
• Special School Board Meeting - Budget & Tax Rate
  Port Aransas ISD Port Aransas, TX 78373
  6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday August 19
• SPFAA Fine Arts Club Meeting
  Robstown ISD San Pedro Elementary School, 800 W Ave D, Robstown, TX 78380
  5:00 pm
Thursday August 20
• Varsity Volleyball Fraulein Volleyfest
  Gregory-Portland ISD New Braunfels, TX 78130
• THS: Marching Band Rehearsal
  TAFT ISD Band Hall/Greyhound Stadium
  6:45 am
• THS Varsity Volleyball: Banquete Tournament
  TAFT ISD Banquete High School, 5519 TX-44, Banquete, TX, 78339
  8:00 am
• Mustang Pantry Open Event
  Ingleside ISD Ingleside, TX 78362
  4:15 pm
• JV Tennis vs Flour Bluff
  Gregory-Portland ISD G-P High School Tennis Courts
  4:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Keep an eye out for my teenaged daughter.
  Her name is Lonnie. She wandered off early this morning down Violet. Thank you (Nextdoor Callicoate Estates)
• UPDATE: he was taken to peewees he is safe🙏
  Guys there is a very scared male chihuahua at the bus stop on the corner of leopard and violet someone please help him I can't I have 5 dogs at my… (Nextdoor Leopard and Mckinzie Rd)

• Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 12 in Corpus Christi. Apply here.
• Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend posted a job opening for Houseperson/Lobby Attendant - OH/All Programs in Corpus Christi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Corpus Christi here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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