The Corpus Christi City Council delayed a decision on a $78.6 million desalination project due to financial constraints and lack of contracts with large water users. Cooling centers will operate in four senior centers to protect vulnerable residents from summer heat. A lawsuit against an energy drink distributor linked to a death was amended. The Texas Senate race is tight, potentially affecting third-party candidate Ted Brown. Cameron County jails face overcrowding issues. The White House Correspondents Association dinner was rescheduled for July 24. Local baseball teams and the San Antonio Spurs are preparing for state and NBA finals, respectively.

The pretrial hearing for Mayor Paulette Guajardo focused on her alleged misuse of $2 million in taxpayer funds for a local hotel development. Council members Roland Barrera and Everett Roy recused themselves, and the hearing was presided over by Mayor Pro Tem Carolyn Vaughn. The city council is set to vote on a $78 million desalination plant and a 25% water curtailment. Recent rains have increased mosquito activity, prompting additional spraying operations. The American Legion Post 229 plans to display 250 flags on Padre Island for veterans. Angelo State University will join a national initiative to train air traffic controllers. Alligator sightings in Rio Grande Valley communities have been reported.

Coming Up Today on South Texas MiddayThe Inner Harbor seawater desalination plant far field model has been completed, and the results say effects would be minimal. Why some on the committee are not satisfied, coming up.May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For those in Texas looking to improve theirs, it can be a challenge. KEDT’s Rob Boscamp will have more about that and ways you can improve yours.Downtown Corpus Christi is about to look a lot more colorful this weekend with MuralFest taking place on Saturday. Lon Gonzlez will have more about what to expect.Whataburger Field is going bananas this weekend with the Texas Tailgaters and firefighters in town.And the Spurs will play one more after a win in San Antonio last night against the Oklahoma City Thunder.All this and more today on South Texas Midday.

Today on South Texas MiddayAfter a week of rainy weather, what does it mean for Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon?On the edge of Texas, Mount Cristo Rey overlooks Texas, New Mexico and Mexico. Every year, thousands of pilgrims hike up to the large statue of Christ at the top. The Catholic Diocese owns the property and considers it a holy site. The federal government says it wants to extend the border wall at the foot of the mountain. KTEP’s Angela Kocherga will have more.The Spurs will look to keep their NBA Finals dreams alive tonight in San Antonio against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Texas Public Radio’s Brian Kirkpatrick spoke with the Spurs nuns making waves online.All this and more today on South Texas Midday.

Texas voters decide runoff fates. South Texans cast ballots on local races. Corpus Christi Mayor’s request for preliminary injunction denied. Ethics complaints filed against city council members. Victoria updates emergency management notification system. Texans still fitting travel into summer budgets. San Antonio Spurs fall short in Game 5 of NBA conference finals. Corpus Christi Hooks run out of time in weather-hastened defeat.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seize $1.2 million in cocaine during vehicle inspections. South Texans honor fallen on Memorial Day. Former Harlingen retail store building to become University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's physical and occupational therapy facility. Texas primary elections end today. Study shows link between voting and life longevity. San Antonio Spurs, Corpus Christi Hooks continue their road series.

Harlingen approves 120-day moratorium on data centers. Data center developer sues Cameron County, Attorney General to block release of project records. Corpus Christi holds Memorial Day ceremony. Environmentalist groups challenging Formosa Plastics over potential permit changing. Texas primary runoff contests kick off Tuesday. Data center discussion events continue across state. Dallas mural honors men killed in ICE field officer shooting. Mavericks awarded full control over American Airlines Center. Spurs tie NBA conference final series with Thunder.

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Corpus Christi delays water emergency declaration. Pre-trial hearings begin for Corpus Christi mayor’s removal proceeding. Rio Grande Valley leaders rally to plan for threat of New World Screwworm. Victoria police officers promoted during ceremony. President Trump endorses Paxton in Texas Republican Primary runoff for U.S. Senate. Vital Signs: Egg consumption protects against developing Alzheimer’s disease. Spurs ready for Game 2 of NBA Western Conference Finals.

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Federal judge to rule on preliminary injunction tied to Corpus Christi mayoral removal proceedings. Corpus Christi and Victoria City Councils meet this week. SpaceX moves Starship test flight to Thursday. Victoria ISD trustees vote to close Shields Elementary School. Firefighters continue to monitor wildfire in Plains, Panhandle region. Hail brings more to table than costly repairs. Texas Tech quarterback sues NCAA. Spurs fend off Thunder in 2OT thriller.