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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:

  • Why Corpus Christi keeps saying no to new desalination money
  • Who is Davian Gomez, new contender for Corpus Christi mayor?
  • How did Corpus Christi FC stun Boise in stoppage time?

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Today's riddle: How do you know the moon is going broke? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 94 and low of 78 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 94, low: 79.
  • Wednesday: Becoming windier and humid, with a high of 94 and low of 79 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Texas lawmaker presses Trump over promised funding for Corpus Christi water projects (wheninyourstate.com) — Federal promises and local decisions are colliding over how to fund major water projects in Corpus Christi, including proposed desalination plants. A local congressman is pressing President Trump to honor earlier commitments, while City Council has repeatedly voted down grant applications and contracts, even as drought rules, reservoir levels, and long-term water costs continue to affect residents' daily lives.
   

2. Davian Gomez (ballotpedia.org) — Corpus Christi voters now have another declared candidate for the 2026 mayoral race, with Davian Gomez set to appear on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. The brief profile from Ballotpedia notes Gomez has not yet completed the site's candidate survey, and invites residents to track endorsements and learn more as the campaign unfolds.
   

3. Highlights - Keaney Lifts Corpus Christi FC to Late Win vs. AC Boise (uslleagueone.com) — Corpus Christi FC earned a dramatic 2-1 home win over Athletic Club Boise thanks to Jack Keaney's stoppage-time goal at Cabaniss Athletic Complex, keeping its playoff push alive for local fans. The victory snapped Boise's long unbeaten streak and tightened the race for postseason spots, giving Corpus Christi supporters plenty to cheer about this week.
   

4. Kendall Street Company Shares 'My Captain' From Upcoming Album Yodeling Astroman (gratefulweb.com) — Fans in Corpus Christi can catch Kendall Street Company live when their Yodeling Astroman tour hits The Exchange on December 5. The band is rolling out new singles from their forthcoming folk-leaning album, blending spacey storytelling, jam-band energy, and sax-driven rock as they crisscross the country through the end of the year.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Ham and Swiss cheese sourdough!
    Just made it. Came out beautiful! Dip pieces in chili garlic infused extra virgin olive oil! Delicious! (Nextdoor Southside)
  • Thanks to the responders, and the Merlin app, I was able to not only see but hear the "Dawn" call of this sweetie.
    Definitely a Couch's Kingbird. What a treat to have this lovely grace us with its presence. :-) ----------------------------------------------------… (Nextdoor Ocean Shores)
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  • Upbring posted a job opening for Medical Coordinator ORR 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: It's down to its last quarter. (Thank you Linda H. for sending it in!)
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