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1. Corpus Christi seeks permanent changes to bay and estuary water releases (kiiitv.com) — Corpus Christi officials are pushing for permanent changes to long‑standing bay and estuary water releases, aiming to better conserve the city's water supply while still protecting the environment. City Manager Peter Zanoni says the city has asked TCEQ to reopen the 2001 agreement, which also involves Three Rivers and the Nueces River Authority and hasn't been updated in 25 years.
2. Northwest Coastal Bend growth brings new homes, industry and infrastructure plans (kiiitv.com) — Northwest Corpus Christi-area neighborhoods like Calallen, Annaville and Robstown are poised for major growth, with officials planning new homes, shops, and wastewater upgrades alongside big industrial expansions and an inland port project by the Port of Corpus Christi. Local leaders say roads, drainage, education, and a drought‑proof water supply must keep pace to support the jobs and development headed to the region.
3. Carroll uses backfield creativity to get first win of season on Game Night South Texas (kristv.com) — Carroll High fans in Corpus Christi can finally celebrate, as the Tigers dominated Beeville 41-3 for their first win of the season on Game Night South Texas. Creative use of a banged‑up backfield and a stingy defense powered the blowout, setting up a big crosstown showdown with Ray next Friday that local fans can circle on their calendars.
4. Student group hosts 'Hold the Line' veteran suicide prevention event this Saturday (kristv.com) — Veterans and their families in Corpus Christi are invited to a free "Hold the Line" suicide prevention and wellness event this Saturday at SOMOS Yoga on Saratoga Boulevard. Hosted by a Texas A&M–Corpus Christi student group, the gathering will offer yoga, therapy activities, battlefield acupuncture, a cold plunge, and free pizza while connecting veterans with mental health resources during Suicide Awareness Month.
5. CITGO donates to Coastal Bend Food Bank for second straight year during Hunger Action Month (kristv.com) — Families facing hunger in Corpus Christi and the wider Coastal Bend are getting continued help as the CITGO Corpus Christi Refinery donates again to the Coastal Bend Food Bank for Hunger Action Month. Company employees also volunteered at the food bank, marking the second consecutive year of this support to fight local food insecurity.
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