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Morning Corpus Christi! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Corpus Christi just ranked the nation’s best city for drivers
  • Want a prime vending spot on Corpus Christi’s busiest beaches?
  • How cheap will youth sports fields be at Southside Sports Complex?

Also on today's calendar: Holiday Craft Fair at the Southside Farmers Market and 3 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Areas of fog in the morning, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Sunday: A shower or two; not as warm, temps: high: 69, low: 45.
  • Monday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. A Texas City Was Ranked Best for Drivers in the Nation (newstalk940.com) — Corpus Christi drivers can take pride: a new WalletHub study ranks the city as the best place in the entire country for drivers, thanks to low ownership costs and solid traffic and infrastructure scores. The article also notes several other Texas cities in the top 10 and contrasts them with Philadelphia, ranked worst.
   

2. Corpus Christi accepting beach and park vending permit applications for 2026 season (kristv.com) — Corpus Christi’s Parks & Recreation Department is opening applications for 2026 beach and park vending permits, covering March through September at popular spots like McGee Beach, North Beach, Packery Channel, and Whitecap Beach. Local vendors can apply online between December 15 and January 16, with permits issued by February 27, creating prime opportunities to reach heavy spring and summer crowds.
   

3. Corpus Christi finalizes agreement to expand youth sports access at Southside Sports Complex (kristv.com) — Corpus Christi has approved a new agreement that keeps Oso Pony League at the Southside Sports Complex while opening the fields to more youth sports groups at low hourly rates. Nonprofits can now rent fields for as little as $4.25 per hour, with the city handling maintenance to keep access affordable and equitable for local families.
   

4. North Beach softball tournament delayed by flooding as drainage project moves forward (kiiitv.com) — Flooding at North Beach forced the long-running Toys for Tots senior softball tournament at Kiwanis Park to be postponed from last weekend to this weekend, costing some teams their spots. City of Corpus Christi engineers say a major North Beach drainage project is on schedule for substantial completion in November 2026, which should help rainwater clear faster and reduce future disruptions for players and neighbors.
   

5. ‘No veteran left behind': Nueces County honors unaccompanied veterans during holiday season (kiiitv.com) — Corpus Christi-area residents and officials gathered at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery to ensure two unaccompanied veterans received full military honors and were not buried alone. Local leaders highlighted how many homeless residents and jail inmates are veterans and urged those struggling to connect with area support networks, including the Veterans Round Table Corpus Christi group.
   

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    Saturday December 13
  • Holiday Craft Fair at the Southside Farmers Market
    5800 Everhart Rd, Corpus Christi, TX, 78413
    9:00 am
    • Monday December 15
  • OES Santacopter @ PAHS Lawn
    PAHS Lawn Port Aransas, TX 78373
    10:00 am
    • Tuesday December 16
  • OES to PACT for Polar Express
    Olsen El Port Aransas, TX 78373
    • Thursday December 18
  • Dads Day on Campus
    Brundrett Middle Port Aransas, TX 78373
    7:30 am
  • OES Christmas Performance
    Olsen El Port Aransas, TX 78373
    9:45 am

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💬 Chatter

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  • Lost dog!
    My dog Rufus ran out this morning and hasn’t returned. Please contact me if you see him. He is friendly and answers to his name. Thank you! (Nextdoor Kings Crossing)
  • We rescued this crazy little critter a couple days ago and he made himself at home immediately.
    He lives with a Rottweiler, a Doberman, a Boxer, a Bulldog, and another cat — and he could not care less. Nothing scares him. If anyone’s looking… (Nextdoor Callicoate Estates)
  • Whataburger posted a job opening for Restaurant Porter - Unit 334 in Corpus Christi. Apply here.
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for Costco Forklift Operator in Corpus Christi. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Corpus Christi here.

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