🌱 Heat Wave Hits Corpus Christi + Oso Pool Temporarily Closed

Hey, everybody. It's me, Sean Peek, your host of the Corpus Christi Patch newsletter — back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Breezy, hot and humid. High: 96 Low: 79.

Here are the top three stories in Corpus Christi today:

1. Predictions from the National Weather Service in Corpus Christi anticipate heat index values will exceed 115 degrees throughout this weekend and next week. An excessive heat watch was issued for the Coastal Bend area through next Thursday evening. The City of Corpus Christi reminds residents to make efforts to prevent heat exhaustion, including drinking plenty of water, taking frequent breaks when working outside, and never leaving people or pets in closed, parked vehicles. (Caller Times)
2. The Corpus Christi Black Chamber of Commerce held its second annual business luncheon on Wednesday in the leadup to Juneteenth. The event was held at the Boys & Girls Club of the Coastal Bend and sought to address the state of Black businesses in the Corpus Christi community. Former Prairie View mayor Brian Rowland served as this year's keynote speaker. (KIIITV.com)
3. Oso Pool in Corpus Christi is closed for the second week in a row due to a cracked six-inch pipe. City officials say the replacement is currently being installed, but the pool will need to undergo additional maintenance following the installation. A time frame for the completion of the repairs and the reopening of the pool has not been provided. (KIIITV.com)

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Today in Corpus Christi:

Friday, June 16

• Seaweed Safari At Mustang Island State Park (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Many City of Corpus Christi offices and operations will have revised schedules next Monday, Jun. 19, in observance of Juneteenth. Visit the link to view the complete holiday schedule. (KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi)
• The South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center is offering free admission to dads this Father's Day weekend between 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Say the special code phrase, "Lizards and Snakes," to take advantage of this holiday promotion. (KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi)
• Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation is offering a Parents' Night Out for kids ages 6-16 next Saturday, Jun. 24. Drop off your child at the Lindale Recreation Center between 4:30-9:30 p.m. for $10 and enjoy a night on the town. Click here to register. (Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! 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.