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Also check out Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness on the Corpus Christi Patch calendar

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Hi Corpus Christi! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a key pipeline repair could affect your water this week
  • How a $20B AI center could change taxes and traffic
  • Could Corpus Christi traffic noise quietly raise your stroke risk again?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the hospital? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 94 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 92, low: 71.
  • Sunday: A steady afternoon breeze, with a high of 91 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Corpus Christi crews repair damaged section of Mary Rhodes Pipeline (undergroundinfrastructure.com) — Corpus Christi Water crews are fixing a leak on the Mary Rhodes Pipeline near the O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant, a key source for the city's supply. Workers have removed damaged pipe, are welding in a replacement section, and expect the line to be fully back in service by Thursday, while other reservoirs and groundwater keep taps flowing for residents.
   

2. What is being built off Highway 1694? A massive AI project is taking shape (kiiitv.com) — A massive $17–20 billion Beacon Point AI data center is rising off Highway 1694, promising thousands of construction jobs and hundreds of permanent positions for Nueces County residents. While the site itself is outside Corpus Christi, city officials are already drafting rules for future data centers within city limits, weighing noise, lighting, visual impacts, and potential tax benefits for local homeowners.
   

3. Transportation Noise Linked to Increased Risk for Stroke Recurrence (thecardiologyadvisor.com) — New research based on stroke patients in Corpus Christi and Nueces County finds that people living with higher transportation noise face a significantly greater risk of having another stroke. While noise didn't change initial stroke severity or overall death rates, the study suggests local traffic and rail noise may be an underappreciated health concern for many area residents.
   

4. Federal drug trafficking investigation in Alice leads to 19 arrests (caller.com subscription) — A major federal drug case tied to alleged trafficking in Alice is moving forward in Corpus Christi's federal court, where 19 defendants face cocaine and crack conspiracy charges. Authorities say the long-term investigation uncovered multiple distribution sites, weapons, cash, and alleged use of violence, with trial set before Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos in November.
   

5. Rockport-Fulton forces three first half turnovers in key district win over London on Game Night South Texas (kristv.com) — From Corpus Christi, fans watched Rockport-Fulton's defense spark a 38-20 district win over London with three huge first-half turnovers. Senior running back Austin Walker scored twice and called his defense the best in school history, while London now regroups to host Grulla and Rockport prepares for La Feria in another key matchup.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Well, here I am again on Nextdoor, needing some good information.
    Are there any GOOD Drs. Out here in the Calallen or Annaville areas? I go to one way out on SPID and I just got a letter in the mail saying she won't… (Nextdoor Wood River)
  • My dog took off around 730.
    She has a leash attached to her and a collar with my information on it. Her name is xayla. If you see her please approach slowly as she is very… (Nextdoor Lawnview)
  • Sam's Club posted a job opening for Freezer, Cooler and Deli Stocker Associate in Corpus Christi. Apply here.
  • Burlington Stores posted a job opening for Retail Stocking Team Supervisor - Full-Time in Corpus Christi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Corpus Christi here.

Ok Corpus Christi! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the cookie go to the hospital?" — Because he felt crummy. (Thank you Sanda J. for sending it in!)
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