🌱 HIV Services Grant + New Community Grocery Store Opening Downtown

Welcome back, Corpus Christi! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Clouds and sun; breezy, humid. High: 97 Low: 80.

Here are the top three stories in Corpus Christi today:

1. Police are investigating after a man was robbed and shot at a Corpus Christi convenience store on Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 7:00 a.m. at a store near Port Avenue and Mary Street. The 23-year-old victim is expected to recover. (KIIITV.com)
2. The Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation has received a grant to expand the HIV services it provides. The organization will receive two grants of $700,000 from the Ryan White Part C Early Intervention Services Funding over a two-year period. Corpus Christi currently ranks as the city with the 19th-highest number of diagnosed HIV/AIDS cases. (KIIITV.com)
3. A new grocery store is coming to downtown Corpus Christi later this year. The Community Grocery at 317 Peoples Street is expected to open between October and November if the project stays on track. It will be open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and sell a variety of locally sourced and locally made food from Coastal Bend vendors. (Caller Times)

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Today in Corpus Christi:

Friday, June 30

• Virtual Visit At Mustang Island State Park (Virtual) (10:00 AM)
• Family Fun Kawaii Popsicles At Painting With A Twist (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Corpus Christi's interactive Bayfront Park Fountain is temporarily closed for the installation of new equipment. The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department will release an update when the fountain reopens for public use. (Corpus Christi)
• Swing by Water's Edge Park this Saturday, Jul. 1, for the Coastal Comida Fest. This one-day food truck and music festival will feature lawn games, inflatables, and more from 12:00-10:00 p.m. (KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi)
• Corpus Christi officials issued a reminder to residents that it is illegal to discharge fireworks inside city limits, including on the beach. To report the illegal discharge of fireworks, call (361) 886-2677. (City of Corpus Christi via Twitter)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday! I'll be in your inbox soon with a new update.

— 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.