Flooding in Corpus Christi: See summer school cancellations, schedule changes

View The Original Article Here

The National Weather Service in Corpus Christi announced Thursday a Flash Food Watch is in effect until Friday.

As of 6 a.m. Thursday, the NWS said 4 1/2 inches of rain had fallen at Corpus Christi International Airport since midnight. That was a new record for the day, and more rain was on the way.

Multiple intersections have been closed due to flooding, including Staples Street and Holly Road, Staples and McArdle Road, and at Gollihar and Kostoryz roads.

With streets closed due to flooding, Corpus Christi ISD, Del Mar College and Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi gave out instructions for their students taking summer classes.

More:July rain: Check here for news on Corpus Christi road closures and other storm updates

 Corpus Christi City workers check a flooded Holly Road after it was closed do to flooding as heavy rains fall on Wednesdays, May 19, 2021.

CORPUS CHRISTI ISD

Summer school classes have been cancelled Thursday due to the inclement weather and flooding.

Corpus Christi ISD said if your child is present, proceed to their campus to pick them up if it is safe to do so. If you’re unable to pick them up at this time, their school will keep them until dismissal.

For students who ride the bus and are unable to be picked up, the afternoon bus routes will run as usual.

Summer school classes will resume Monday.

DEL MAR COLLEGE

All classes have moved to online, where conditions allow. Del Mar College said students should contact their instructor if they have questions regarding testing.

Employees are asked to work remotely and to not report to campus. Staff members deemed critical personnel will be contacted by their supervisors with further instruction.

The college said it will continue to monitor conditions throughout the day and adjust operational plans accordingly. For future updates, visit the college’s website, email and social media accounts.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI

The university will remain open Thursday.

The university said students and staff should use caution when driving to campus. Employees and students should contact their supervisor or professors if conditions do not permit safe travel.

The institution said it will continue to monitor weather and road conditions and send updates as needed.

MORE COVERAGE

More:Meet Linda Villareal, Del Mar College’s new At-large Regent

More:Del Mar and TAMUCC receive over $50 million from American Rescue Plan

John Oliva covers education and community news in South Texas. Consider supporting local journalism with a subscription to the Caller-Times.