🌱 Patch AM: What led to the deadly juvenile crash on 16th Street?

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In today's newsletter:

• What led to the deadly juvenile crash on 16th Street?
• Will CCISD’s teacher pipeline survive Texas’ new certification rules?
• Will CCISD’s new meeting rules silence parents on school closures?

Today's riddle: What did one astronaut stranded on the moon say to another? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Less humid with plenty of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 54 degrees.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 79, low: 62.
• Sunday: Very warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 80 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Juvenile dies in crash after Corpus Christi police chase (mytexasdaily.com) — A police chase in Corpus Christi early Thursday ended in a deadly crash on the 800 block of 16th Street, killing one juvenile and injuring two others. Police say the vehicle had been reported stolen in an aggravated robbery, and investigators are asking residents to share any information or anonymous tips to help the ongoing case.
   

2. CCISD seeks more time under new teacher rules (kristv.com) — Corpus Christi ISD is asking the state for more time to comply with new House Bill 2 rules that will require every core subject teacher to be fully certified starting next school year. The change threatens CCISD’s popular Associate Teacher Program, which lets college graduates teach while earning certification and has helped fill shortages with locally invested educators. District leaders say they’re seeking an extension until the 2029–2030 school year to keep classrooms staffed while meeting higher standards.
   

3. Neighbors said new meeting format limits public voice for CCISD proposed school closures (kristv.com) — Corpus Christi parents are pushing back after CCISD changed its meeting format on proposed school closures, requiring questions on comment cards instead of open microphones. Some families say the shift limits their voices as the district weighs closing seven campuses to address a $27 million shortfall. District leaders insist the new process allows more questions and promise all feedback will go to the board before its January 12 decision.
   

4. Robstown Mayor Mary Ann Saenz and Council Member John A. Ramon sworn in (kiiitv.com) — Just up the road from Corpus Christi, Robstown has sworn in new Mayor Mary Ann Saenz and Council Member John A. Ramon after a closely decided election. City leaders say they’re confident the pair will focus on community priorities and continuing Robstown’s progress. Saenz, who won by just 13 votes, is urging residents to judge her by the work they see.
   

5. HALO Flight breaks ground on new facility to enhance emergency medical transport across South Texas (kristv.com) — Corpus Christi-based HALO Flight has broken ground on a new communications and operations center that will modernize how its air ambulances are dispatched and monitored across South Texas. The facility will add real-time aircraft tracking, classrooms, and flight simulators to better serve 16 rural and underserved counties. Leaders say community donations are still needed to finish the project, which they hope to open next year.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

Friday December 19

• Boys/Girls Basketball Away vs. CC Miller
  Miller High School
  5:00 pm
• JV/V Girls Soccer Scrimmage vs Victoria East
  Ray Akins Stadium , 4600 Athletic Facilities , Ingleside
  5:00 pm
• Varsity Girls Soccer Scrimmage vs McAllen
  Ray Akins Stadium , 4600 Athletic Facilities , Ingleside
  6:00 pm
• Big Red Sleigh Parade & Movie Night — South Texas Community News
  Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds , 1213 Terry Shamsie Blvd , Robstown
  6:00 pm
• Will Rhodes Band: Texas Takeover Tour
  Railroad Seafood & Brewery - 624 , 15701 Northwest Blvd , Robstown
  7:00 pm

Saturday December 20

• Chicken Bingo
  The Gaff , 323 Beach St , Port Aransas
  3:00 pm

Monday December 22

• Winter Break
  Ingleside ISD Ingleside, TX 78362
  8:00 am
• Boys District Basketball vs Ray
  High School/CTE
  1:00 pm
• Girls District Basketball Game vs Ray
  High School/CTE
  1:00 pm
• Boys and Girls District Basketball Game vs Ray
  High School/CTE
  1:00 pm
• Varsity Girls/Boys Soccer Scrimmage vs Alumni
  4600 Athletic Facilities "Ray Akins Stadium" 4600 Athletic Facilities "Ray Akins Stadium "
  6:00 pm
• Gregory City Council Meeting
  City Hall , 310 Ayers St , Gregory
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Bradley wishes you a happy holiday..
  he's our rescue.. he was given to us after he contracted parvo.. he spent a week at olso.. we were told the night we brought him in he had 10% chance… (Nextdoor Weber)
• There are 3 people who do their job every day that we sometimes take for granted, even though they make our lives much better!
  I'm talking about our Mail Carrier, our Trash Collector and our Recycle Guy. This Christmas, I am going to tell them how much I appreciate what they… (Nextdoor Kings Crossing)

• McDonald's posted a job opening for Maintenance/Janitor in Corpus Christi. Apply here.
• Tricolor Auto Group, LLC posted a job opening for Bilingual Porter in Corpus Christi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Corpus Christi here.

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