🌱 New School Year Budget Approved + Mayor's Firework Show Approaches

Good morning, hello. I'm here right on time with your fresh copy of the Corpus Christi Patch newsletter. Keep reading to find out all the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, breezy and hot. High: 97 Low: 78.

Here are the top three stories today in Corpus Christi:

1. On Jun. 19 the Corpus Christi ISD board of trustees unanimously adopted a budget for the 2023-24 school year. Notably, the budget has a deficit of almost $26 million due to revenues that are projected to be less than expenses. The budget includes a $250 starting salary increase for teachers, nurses, and librarians, in addition to step increases of $600 for those with zero to five years of experience, and $900 for those with six or more years of experience. (Subscription: Caller Times)
2. The Fourth of July holiday is approaching in just a couple of weeks, and Corpus Christi residents know what that means — the Mayor's 46th annual Big Bang Fourth of July Firework Show is on the horizon. This year, the free event will take place at 9:30 p.m. along the city's Bayfront, with a variety of family-friendly activities also available at The Water's Edge Park. (KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi)
3. Nearby South Padre Island's Margaritaville Beach Resort is officially open and is the first of its kind to open on a Texas beachfront. The new resort offers 200 all-ocean view rooms, 50 beachfront condos, a swim-up bar and grill, an indoor bar and grill, and a coffee shop. You can learn more about the new resort here. (KSCC Corpus Christi)

Today in Corpus Christi:

Tuesday, June 20

• Corpus Christi Hooks Vs. Amarillo Sodpoodles At Whataburger Field (6:35 PM)
• Open Mic Night At House Of Rock (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Juneteenth holiday may be over, but supporting local Black-owned businesses is a year-round occurrence! Check out Visit Corpus Christi's Black-owned business directory here to continue supporting these local restaurants, shops, businesses, and cultural attractions. (Visit Corpus Christi via Facebook)
• Wondering how to spend summer weekends? In case you missed it - The Corpus Christi Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a summer entertainment series every weekend through Sep. 4. The family-friendly events feature live music, food trucks, and games at Water's Edge. Stay up-to-date on Summer Series happenings via the department's Facebook page. (Corpus Christi Parks and Recreation-Live Learn Play via Facebook)
• The next First Friday ArtWalk will take place on Friday, Jul. 7 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. The event will host a variety of vendors, food trucks, live music, and more at La Retama Park, Artesian Park, and other participating businesses. (CaT.S. Markets UNA via Facebook)

You're officially in the loop for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with your next 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.