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What's up Corpus Christi! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How much money did local libraries save Corpus Christi readers in 2025?
• How a single vacant lot could reshape downtown Corpus Christi living
• Could this energetic Lab mix be your next Corpus Christi companion?

Today's riddle: What did one magnet say to the other magnet? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Areas of fog in the morning, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.
• Wednesday: Fog will lift in the morning, temps: high: 79, low: 64.
• Thursday: Fog in the a.m.; partly sunny, with a high of 82 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. What did Corpus Christi read this year? See 2025 top library checkouts (caller.com subscription) — Corpus Christi and Nueces County libraries saw record use in 2025, with Corpus Christi Public Libraries alone circulating more than 844,000 items and welcoming over 378,000 visitors. Combined with Nueces County branches, local readers checked out hundreds of thousands of physical and digital materials, saving residents millions compared with buying those books and media themselves.
   

2. Vacant lot to become new residential project near CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline (kiiitv.com) — A long-empty lot near CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline in downtown Corpus Christi is being turned into The Quad on Second, a four-unit, three-bedroom townhome project. Backed by Downtown TIRZ incentives, the development aims to add convenient housing for medical workers, boost tax revenue, and support the ongoing revitalization and safety of the surrounding neighborhood.
   

3. Pet of the Week: Turk (kristv.com) — Corpus Christi animal lovers can meet Turk, a playful 2-year-old Lab mix waiting for adoption at the City of Corpus Christi Animal Care Services. Staff say he’s energetic, dog-friendly, and learning leash skills, and you can visit him and other pets Monday through Saturday afternoons to find a new four-legged family member.
   

4. Powerball fever hits $1.6 billion as Texas players share dreams and strategies at 'lucky' store (kristv.com) — Corpus Christi residents are lining up at a so-called “lucky” store as the Powerball jackpot hits $1.6 billion, swapping strategies that range from family-picked numbers to AI-generated suggestions. Locals share what they’d do with a win, while experts remind Texans that taxes, anonymity options, and smart financial planning can dramatically shape any jackpot windfall.
   

5. Former Rockport-Fulton ISD educator arrested on felony charges (kiiitv.com) — Corpus Christi readers should know Rockport police have arrested a former Rockport-Fulton ISD educator on felony charges after investigating an alleged improper relationship with a student. Investigators say the conduct is believed to have occurred during the 2024–25 school year and into summer 2025, and emphasize the case remains active with limited details being released.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Sunday December 28

• Sunday Funday @ VFW Post 8967
  VFW Post 8967 , 311 N Alister St , Port Aransas
  12:00 pm

Monday December 29

• Girls Basketball tournament aways vs Tuloso Midway
  Tuloso- Midway High School

Tuesday December 30

• Varsity Boys Soccer vs SA Holmes
  Ray Akins Stadium , 4600 Athletic Facilities , Ingleside
  11:30 am
• Rialto Theatre Open Mic Night
  Rialto Events Venue , 327 S Commercial St , Aransas Pass
  6:00 pm

Friday January 2

• Boys/Girls Basketball Away vs. Alice
  Alice High School
  5:00 pm

Saturday January 3

• NCJLS Horse Show
  Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds , 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd , Robstown

Friday February 6

• Yellow Rose Fiber on the Coast
  Port Royal Ocean Resort & Conference Center , 6317 TX-361 , Port Aransas
  10:00 am

Friday April 17

• Texas SandFest
  Port Aransas Texas , Port Aransas Beach Rd , Port Aransas
  9:30 am

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Update: Pet Reunited
  Max, a dog who went missing in Corpus Christi, TX, has been safely reunited with their family after 50 minutes. Message from Owner: "Max is a… (Nextdoor Shea Parkway)
• My neighbor called and said there a box of newborn puppies at the Cullen park.
  He’s going now to see what’s going on Anyone close by? (Nextdoor McArdle Rd)

• Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 396 in Corpus Christi. Apply here.
• TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for American Airlines Gate Agent in Corpus Christi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Corpus Christi here.

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-- The Patch AM Team

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