🌭 National Beans 'N' Franks Day - Which sounds less like a holiday and more like something your dad made when he didn't feel like going to the store 🏈 46 Days Until High School Football - Not that anyone is counting... except every coach, player, band director, drill team, parent, and concession stand volunteer in the state 🍺 History Lesson - July 13, 1568: The Dean of Saint Paul's Cathedral in London reportedly perfected a way to bottle beer. Which means, in a roundabout way, he helped create tailgating. Thank you for your service, sir. 🎬 Happy Birthday Harrison Ford - Han Solo, Indiana Jones, and somehow still cooler than all of us at 84 💰 Feeling Lucky? - Tonight's Powerball is up to $478 million. Tuesday's Mega Millions is up to $637 million. At that point, I'm not asking for much—just enough to disappear quietly and buy snacks without checking prices. ⚽ World Cup Semifinals at Home - Spain takes on France Tuesday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. England faces Argentina Wednesday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Hear both matches on the free iHeartRadio app. Former Corpus Christi Mayor Dan McQueen says he's ending his congressional campaign and plans to run for mayor of Corpus Christi again. And yes, if that name sounds familiar, there's a reason. Dan McQueen was elected mayor in 2016 and resigned 37 days into the job. The annual South Texas Cattlemen's Roundup is underway, benefiting Driscoll Children's Hospital. These are special auctions held at local cattle auction barns featuring baked goods, handmade items, farm and ranch items, and more—all helping raise money for Driscoll Children's Hospital. FFA and 4-H members get involved, and it's one of those great South Texas traditions where the ag community shows up in a big way for children and families. Upcoming Events: Today (Monday) - Noon at Live Oak Auction (between Three Rivers and George West)Tuesday, July 14th - 11 a.m. at Gulf Coast Livestock Auction in AliceFriday, July 18th - 10 a.m. at Beeville Livestock Auction BarnLearn more: Donate.DriscollChildrens.org/Roundup A Personal Note: With my son Archer still at Driscoll Children's Hospital, our family is especially grateful right now for the doctors, nurses, staff, and everyone who supports that hospital. When South Texas supports Driscoll, you are helping real families through some of the hardest days they'll ever face. Thank you to everyone involved—FFA, 4-H, the auction barns, donors, buyers, volunteers. South Texas takes care of South Texas. School is getting closer, and area districts are starting to post calendars and supply lists for the 2026-27 school year. Some of these start dates are coming up quick. School Start Dates: Tuloso-Midway: July 15thLondon: July 22ndCorpus Christi ISD & West Oso: August 11thFlour Bluff & Calallen: August 12thYes, summer is still here, but school supply list season has officially arrived. Somewhere out there, a parent is standing in an aisle trying to figure out the difference between "wide ruled" and "college ruled" while silently questioning every life decision. With school getting closer, practices, workouts, band, sports, and outdoor activities are ramping up in the South Texas heat. Starting August 1st, UIL will require high school practices to use the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature system to determine when outdoor conditions are safe. This is more than just checking the regular temperature. It factors in heat, humidity, sun, and wind to better measure heat stress on the body. The Coastal Bend is in Class 3 on the heat map. If the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature gets into the orange zone (87 to 90), programs will have to: Take four breaks per hour, at least four minutes eachLimit practices to no longer than two hoursLimit players to helmets, shoulder pads, and shortsAs conditions get hotter, restrictions increase. Programs also check the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature every 15 minutes. Fun fact: This system was originally developed in the 1950s by the United States Marine Corps, with help from the Army and Navy, and it's still used by our military today. Bottom line: South Texas heat is no joke. We want kids competing, practicing, marching, playing, and working hard—but we want them doing it safely. If your house has been feeling a little too quiet lately, this may be your sign. Several local animal shelters are working to help more pets find homes this summer, and right now there are great adoption opportunities in the Coastal Bend. Gulf Coast Humane Society: $70 dog adoptions for dogs at least six months oldThrough July 26thGoal: Help more dogs find families while creating space for more animals who need careCity of Corpus Christi Animal Care Services: Participating in BISSELL Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters eventBISSELL helps sponsor adoption fees for cats and dogs throughout JulyMaking it more affordable for families to bring home a new petImportant: All adoptable pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. Why it matters: Summer is one of the toughest times for shelters. Kitten and puppy season brings more animals, adoptions don't always keep up, and shelters see more owner surrenders and fewer volunteers. When a pet gets adopted, it doesn't just change that animal's life—it creates room for the next one that needs help. Visit in person: Corpus Christi Animal Care Services2626 Holly RoadMonday-Saturday, noon to 4:30 p.m.If you've been thinking about adding a dog, cat, or new best friend to the family, this may be the perfect time. Because sometimes the best thing you bring home this summer isn't from a store—it's the one with four paws, a wagging tail, and no idea they're about to become part of your family.
