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Monday, January 5th, 2026

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Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of January.

BUSINESS NEWS

  • Quasars Arcade will permanently close its Everhart Road location on Jan. 11 due to Sun Plaza's planned demolition + redevelopment, which will affect several long-time tenants in this shopping center.  KIII-TV

CULTURE NEWS

  • Emery Johnson, the 66th Feria de las Flores first runner-up, performed on Domingo Live Sunday — highlighting the event’s impact on local arts and culture.  KIII-TV

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Del Mar College will offer an Associates Degree in cosmetology next spring, letting students and beauty professionals advance their skills. The program provides a new educational path for those seeking a career in the beauty industry.  KIII-TV
  • Eligible students are invited to apply for the 67th Annual Feria de las Flores Scholarship Program — a long-standing Coastal Bend tradition — as the program now recruits applications for 2026 awards.  KIII-TV

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Crews are preparing to lower the six-million-pound center span of the Old Harbor Bridge, a key step in its planned removal as officials work to dismantle the aging structure in the coming days.  KIII-TV

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Nathan Allen Concert

    7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Ticket info not provided — Experience classic country sounds from Nathan Allen, echoing legends of the genre.

    Fri, 1/9/26

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  • The Groove 2.0 Dance Night

    9 p.m. — Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon — No cover — Hit the dance floor with The Groove 2.0 delivering the best of the '70s, '80s, and '90s funk sounds.

    Sat, 1/10/26

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  • McNeese State Cowgirls vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Women's Basketball

    5:59-8:59 p.m. — Dugan Wellness Center — $69.43 — Catch the exciting clash between the Cowgirls and Islanders on the court.

    Thu, 1/15/26

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  • 18 Hours Live Performance

    9 p.m. — Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon — No cover — Experience a blast of '90s and 2000s alternative rock from this local high-octane band.

    Fri, 1/16/26

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  • The Klocks Live Performance

    9 p.m. — Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon — No Cover — Experience high-energy hits and epic stage presence with The Klocks at the ultimate party night.

    Sat, 1/17/26

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  • SELF CONTROL Live Concert

    6 PM — House of Rock — $11.15 — Experience an electrifying night of high-energy live music with SELF CONTROL and special guests.

    Wed, 1/21/26

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  • Vintage Pictures with Special Guests

    8 p.m. — House of Rock — $11.15 — Experience a high-energy night of genre-blending music featuring El Dusty and headliner Vintage Pictures.

    Fri, 1/23/26

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  • The Max Live at Rockit’s Whiskey Bar

    9 PM — Rockit’s Whiskey Bar & Saloon — No cover — Experience a night of energetic music with The Max, featuring a blend of rock, pop, and dance hits.

    Sat, 1/24/26

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  • UT Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Basketball

    7-9 p.m. — Dugan Wellness Center — $69.43 — Catch an exciting basketball clash between local teams at the Dugan Wellness Center.

    Mon, 1/26/26

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  • Open Mic Night

    6:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — An unforgettable night of music, comedy, and creativity featuring local talents.

    Tue, 1/27/26

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