Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Carly Smith has been promoted to Chief Meteorologist at KIII 3NEWS & she will lead the Weather Impact Team as it guides weather coverage across the Coastal Bend.

Corpus Christi Animal Care Services introduced Vixen, a 3-year-old brown Rhodesian Ridgeback—Redbone Coonhound mix who is spayed and weighs about 58 lbs, as KRIS 6's Pet of the Week.

Community members can visit the shelter Monday through Saturday from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. to meet her.

The annual Nueces County Junior Livestock Show is underway in Robstown with hundreds of young competitors — it began on Saturday with a horse show and will run through Sunday, Jan.

18. The event supports youth leadership in agriculture and homemaking, evolving since 1936.

The City will host its first Litter Critter cleanup of 2026 on Padre Island Saturday, Jan.

11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Traffic control will be in place along Windward Drive near Whitecap Boulevard, and residents should drop off allowed bulky items (cardboard recycling is not available).

SpaceX is preparing to launch flight 12 of its Starship Version 3 from Starbase, located near the U.S.+Mexico border, in the coming weeks.

The test flight could support NASA's Artemis lunar landing missions and mark an early 2026 milestone for the world's largest, most powerful launch vehicle.

Whataburger launches its Whatadeal menu today with $3 Big Ranch Wrap, $4 Whatachick'n Bites, and $5 Bacon & Cheese Whataburger Jr available at select locations via drive-thru, online, or the app; customers can upgrade any item to a meal for an extra $2.49.

A Woodsboro family reported that a delivery driver allegedly took one of their Chihuahua puppies during a potty break on Dec.

17 from their property, and authorities along with Amazon investigated the incident while the family hoped for its return.

Several Nueces County school districts extend winter break next week so students can join the Junior Livestock Show from Jan.

10 to Jan. 17 in Robstown — a long-standing rural tradition featuring a parade, dog show, queen contest and more.

Corpus Christi is studying plans to drill new groundwater wells along the Nueces River that may add up to 28 million gallons of water & could require mobile desalination to boost supply.

City officials will review environmental factors before moving ahead.

Flu cases surged across Coastal Bend during the holidays and local doctors warn another spike (as students return to school) may follow.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open Mic Night

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