🌱 "Flag For A Flag" + Local Man Dies While Working + Free Swimming

Good morning, hello! It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Corpus Christi Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, breezy and warm. High: 96 Low: 78.

Here are the top three stories in Corpus Christi today:

1. Local news station KRIS 6 along with community partners has launched the "Flag for a Flag" program in South Texas to address the wear and tear that American flags experience due to the region's wind and weather conditions. Through this program, individuals can exchange their faded, worn, and tattered 3'x5' or larger American flags for a new one, free of charge. The old flags will be properly retired, and participants can proudly display their new flags on National Flag Day, Jun. 14. (KRIS 6)
2. Andres Garza, a 43-year-old worker from Corpus Christi, has been identified as the victim of a tragic auto-pedestrian accident in Edinburg. The incident occurred on Sunday night as Garza was setting up construction signs for the Texas Department of Transportation on the southbound lanes of FM 490 and North Interstate Highway I-69C. While working, Garza was struck by a driver towing a vehicle who had veered onto the median. Garza was pronounced dead at the scene, and the Edinburg police are currently investigating the accident. (KRGV)
3. To combat the extreme heat with temperatures reaching 114 degrees, Corpus Christi is offering several free cooling options to residents. These include access to the city's pools, splash pads, and the Bayfront Park Fountain. However, it is important to note that children eight years old or younger must be accompanied by someone 16 years old or older. Specific pool locations and timings have been provided for residents to take advantage of these cooling facilities. (KIII News 3)

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Today in and around Corpus Christi:

Tuesday, June 13

• Nature Story Time At Coastal Bend Bays & Estuaries Program - Nueces Delta Preserve, Odem (9:00 AM)
• Medicare 101 & Lunch At Luby's Restaurant (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• In case you missed it, you can head over to Whataburger Field for Father's Day Batting Practice on Friday, Jun. 16! You can learn more here. (Corus Christi Hooks via Facebook)
• The Planning and Community Development Department has scheduled a Public Hearing to discuss the HOME Investment Partnerships American Rescue Plan (HOME-ARP) Program aimed at addressing homelessness. The hearing will take place on Wednesday, Jun. 14, at 5:30 p.m. at La Retama Library. The revised plan can be viewed here. (City of Corpus Christi Government via Facebook)
• Join 'Safe Fun-Fit' at the Bayfront on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. to enjoy a free community workout. You can register here. (City of Corpus Christi Government via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. 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.