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Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Congressman calls on Trump to provide federal funds for water projects (caller.com subscription) — Corpus Christi's long-running water supply debate is back in the spotlight as Rep. Vicente Gonzalez presses President Trump to make good on a promised boost in federal funding for local projects. The story details City Council's recent rejection of key desalination contracts and grants, the split among council members, and what alternative water options are still on the table for residents and industry.
2. Texas A&M Corpus Christi dedicates archive and exhibit space to civil rights pioneer Dr. Hector P. Garcia (kristv.com) — Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi has opened a permanent downtown archive and exhibit honoring civil rights leader Dr. Hector P. Garcia, giving Corpus Christi residents year‑round access to his papers, artifacts, and reconstructed medical office. The Larry Urban Gallery space will also host the OSO Biennial and public programs throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, plus a new Dr. Hector P. Garcia Street dedication next week.
3. A new sports attraction could transform this Texas city's last mall (lmtonline.com) — Corpus Christi's La Palmera Mall is set for a major makeover, as City Council extends an incentive deal clearing the way for a Dick's House of Sport to replace the vacant Macy's. The new attraction would add batting cages, golf simulators, a climbing wall, and an outdoor field, backed by about $30 million in private investment and promises of more new retailers for the city's last mall.
4. Corpus Christi tap water may temporarily taste or smell earthy, City says (kiiitv.com) — Corpus Christi officials say you may notice an earthy or musty taste and smell in your tap water for a few days, but stress it remains safe for drinking, cooking, and everyday use. The city is adjusting treatment at the O.N. Stevens plant, increasing monitoring, and advising residents to chill water in the fridge rather than add chemicals, while encouraging concerns to be reported via 311.
5. Corpus Christi Receives Positive Credit Rating (southtexascommunitynews.com) — Corpus Christi has secured stable or affirmed credit ratings from Fitch and S&P ahead of a $300 million utility system revenue bond sale, supporting future water and utility projects. City leaders highlighted improved reservoir levels, eased water restrictions, and long‑term investments to diversify water supplies and strengthen reliability for residents.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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