CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Good morning Coastal Bend friends, and Happy Tuesday! Your favorite Anchors Bryan and Michelle Hofmann here getting you up to speed on what's going on before you start your day.
Here's your 6 Things to Know before you go.
H-E-B recalls
H-E-B is pulling more than 30 products from its shelves after a distributor recalled jalapeño peppers over salmonella contamination concerns. The grocery chain says the recall was issued Friday. The recalled products include H-E-B brand guacamole and pimento cheese spread. The FDA and CDC are investigating an illness outbreak connected to the contamination. H-E-B says all items currently on store shelves are safe.
Garner Burford to serve 5 year prison sentence
Garner Burford is now serving a five-year prison sentence for a deadly drunk driving crash that killed a woman and seriously injured her boyfriend. Burford was sentenced Friday for the death of Marissa Mendoza. He was also sentenced to 10 years of community service. Burford was driving drunk in the early morning hours of March 2, 2024, when he rear-ended Mendoza's vehicle on SPID near Kostoryz. Mendoza then crashed into the "Oh My Goodness" boutique on the access road.
Alice Police Department arrest a man for suspected arson
Alice police arrested a man for arson after a massive fire broke out Saturday morning near Fourth and North King streets.
Flames engulfed the former Del Cielo Home Health building. Firefighters from several departments battled the blaze for hours.
Investigators say tips from the community led them to Robert Ovalle. Police charged Ovalle with arson and burglary of a building.
One last Bay Jammin concert to cap off the summer
The summer concert series at Cole Park Amphitheater is coming to a close with one final free event this Thursday night.
The Coastal Bend Big Band will perform live at the last Bay Jammin' concert of the season, starting at 7:30 p.m. The concert is free for everyone. Organizers say to bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Study behind parents on GLP-1's
Half of parents taking GLP-1 weight-loss drugs are talking openly with their kids about the medication, according to a recent study.
Experts say secrecy around taking a GLP-1 can contribute to shame and stigma. They also note that many adults who struggle with food or body image blame role models who were dieting during their childhood. Experts recommend parents emphasize health-promoting behaviors — like sleep and physical activity — rather than focusing on the scale, and model eating regularly and enjoying a variety of foods.
Texas lawmaker pushes for a later school start date
A Texas lawmaker wants to push the start of the school year to September as students head back to class in scorching heat.
Republican Rep. Jared Patterson is drafting a bill to make the change. Patterson says August classes are dangerous and strain the power grid. His Democratic opponent calls the idea a distraction from school funding.
Thanks again for waking up with the Hofmanns!
As alwasy, stay safe, stay kind, and stay curious.
-Bryan & Michelle Hofmann
