🌱 City Breaks Memorial Day Tourism Record + Water Restriction Update

Hi all. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Patch newsletter. Let's get this Wednesday started off right with a quick review of the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny, breezy and hot. High: 97 Low: 79.

Here are the top three stories in Corpus Christi today:

1. The City of Corpus Christi broke a record this year for the most people to stay in the city over Memorial Day weekend. More than 29,000 rooms were booked during the three-day holiday weekend, marking a three percent increase over 2022. Leaders in the local tourism industry say they expect the city to experience a record-breaking Fourth of July as well. (KIIITV)
2. A young girl drowned Monday at the Aransas Pass Aquatics Center down the road in what officials are calling “a freak and tragic accident.” The incident occurred around 2:26 p.m. on Jun. 12 when the child went underwater and disappeared. Despite an immediate response from lifeguards, the child did not survive. (KIIITV)
3. City Manager Peter Zanoni says Corpus Christi residents should not expect current water restrictions to end any time soon. The city’s Stage 1 drought restrictions will not end until the combined capacity of Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon surpasses 50 percent. Until then, residents will only be permitted to water their lawns with sprinklers or an irrigation system once weekly on trash pickup day. (Caller Times)

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Today in Corpus Christi:

Wednesday, June 14

• Family Fun: Rainbow Lemur At Painting With A Twist (1:00 PM)
• Whiskey And Wine Wednesday At The Annex (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• A new Immersive Reality Lab at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is using extended reality software to help students, faculty, and staff explore interactive learning experiences. Visit the link to see photos of the new space in action. (Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi)
• The Northside History Project is now on display at the Ben F. McDonald Library in honor of Juneteenth. Stop by before Jun. 23 to learn the story of Corpus Christi’s Northside. (Corpus Christi Public Libraries via Facebook)
• Coastal Comida Fest is happening at the Water’s Edge on Jul. 1! Stop by between 12:00-10:00 p.m. to enjoy this free event on the Corpus Christi bayfront, featuring lawn games, moon jumps, food trucks, and more. (Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. I'll see you soon!

— Sean Peek

About me: Sean Peek is a writer and entrepreneur with a degree in English Literature from Weber State University. Over the years, he has worked as a copywriter, editor, SEO specialist, and marketing director for various digital media companies. He currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.