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Good day Corpus Christi! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What really happens inside Corpus Christi's busy DPS crime lab?
  • Could Corpus Christi really have to return $235 million to Texas?
  • How soon will Mary Rhodes Pipeline repairs improve your tap water?

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Warm; breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 95 and low of 73 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Warm; a few afternoon showers, temps: high: 94, low: 72.
  • Sunday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 96 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Inside Corpus Christi DPS crime lab, how it helps with investigations (star-telegram.com) — Corpus Christi's DPS crime lab quietly processes about 700 evidence samples each month, supporting local and South Texas law enforcement investigations, especially sexual assault cases. Staff explain how DNA and drug testing here help build strong cases, with methamphetamine showing up in most seized drug samples and turnaround times guided by Texas law.
   

2. Corpus Christi Could Owe Texas $235M for Failed Desalination Plant (insideclimatenews.org) — Corpus Christi leaders are wrestling with whether to return $235 million in state financing for a never-built Inner Harbor desalination plant, which could cost the city tens of millions in interest and strain relations with Texas officials. With every council seat and the mayor's office on the November ballot, the high-stakes water and debt debate is shaping the city's political future and long-term supply options.
   

3. Updates on Mary Rhodes Pipeline Repair (southtexascommunitynews.com) — Corpus Christi Water crews are close to finishing repairs on the Mary Rhodes Pipeline, a key line that should help improve recent tap water taste and odor issues once it's back in service. The city says drinking water remains safe, with extra testing underway, and encourages residents still noticing problems to report them through 3-1-1 as work, welding, and stress testing continue.
   

4. Del Mar College students compete against professional chefs at Texas Food Championship (kristv.com) — Del Mar College culinary students from Corpus Christi are stepping up against professional chefs at this weekend's Texas Food Championship in town, racing to create restaurant-quality dishes in just 90 minutes. Their coaches hope several teams place, but say the real win is gaining confidence, handling pressure in the local heat, and possibly earning a shot at the World Food Championship.
   

5. Patricia 'Patsy' Evelyn Gloor Hurlbut (1938-2026) (haysfreepress.com) — Born and raised in Corpus Christi in 1938, Patricia "Patsy" Hurlbut is remembered as a devoted mother of eight who grounded her family in faith and community. Though she later moved to the Hill Country, her early Corpus Christi roots shaped a life centered on church, family gatherings, and caring for others; services are set for September 26 in Johnson City and Dripping Springs.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Made 2 deep dish chicago style pizza one with pepperoni and one supreme type with pepperoni,spicy Italian sausage,green peppers,red peppers,red onion and mushrooms and touch of fennel seed.
    So good does anyone remember when they used to have shakers of fennel seeds at the local pizza parlor like panjos. So good. (Nextdoor Pope Place)
  • Hi Molina, I'm in desperate need in finding my Lost dog Trixie she got out of our yard Saturday night and we've looked all over the neighborhood.
    She is a Tan Labrador and only has a purple collar with no name of phone number and not microchipped. She is dearly missed by our family and are… (Nextdoor La Molina)
  • Government Jobs posted a job opening for Accounting Assistant - District Clerk - J01270 - 35300 in Corpus Christi. Apply here.
  • US Government Jobs posted a job opening for Recreation Assistant - Bowling Center 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!)
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