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Today's riddle: Why should you never iron a 4-leaf colver? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Caught on camera: Dashcam captures truck hydroplaning as rain creates dangerous road conditions (kristv.com) — A Corpus Christi driver's dashcam captured a truck hydroplaning in Tuesday's rain, prompting fresh reminders about staying safe on wet roads. DPS officials explain how to check your tire tread, what to do if you start to hydroplane, and why slowing down and skipping cruise control in rain can prevent dangerous spins like this one.
2. For Del Mar's future truck drivers, diesel prices are part of the lesson (kiiitv.com) — Del Mar College truck‑driving students in Corpus Christi are training for new careers while grappling with sharply higher diesel prices that affect their program and future paychecks. They're watching Governor Greg Abbott's 30‑day disaster proclamation, which temporarily loosens rules on dyed diesel and truck weights, offering limited relief to some Texas haulers but not most owner‑operators or training programs.
3. Corpus Christi man arrested after video shows stray cat being shot, police say (kiiitv.com) — Corpus Christi police arrested a 70-year-old man after a video allegedly showed a stray cat being shot on the 2900 block of Coleman Avenue. Detectives obtained a felony animal-cruelty warrant, and officers stress they take such cases seriously while asking residents to share any additional information or anonymous tips.
4. Ground Support Equipment (GSE) Mechanic (verticalmag.com) — Amentum is hiring a Ground Support Equipment Mechanic based in Corpus Christi, offering $36.67 per hour plus potential hardship pay and full benefits. The role involves diagnosing and repairing ground support equipment, maintaining detailed records, handling hazardous materials safely, and occasionally traveling to support customer missions. Applicants need relevant diesel and gasoline engine experience and must qualify for a federal background check.
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