Wednesday, January 8th, 2025

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Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Corpus Christi and Nueces County have established 7 warming centers to assist residents during cold weather. KIII-TV
- ➤ A post office in Coastal Bend has been named in honor of Capt. Bob Batterson, a respected local figure and Pearl Harbor survivor. KIII-TV
- ➤ Metro Ministries and other nonprofits in Coastal Bend are providing warm meals to those in need. KIII-TV
- ➤ Metro Ministries, led by CEO Patty Clark, offers essential services including food, housing, and warmth irrespective of weather conditions. KIII-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A lawsuit has been filed and an investigation continues following the fatal shooting of Rodney Garcia by off-duty officer Andrea Bucher at a Corpus Christi Walmart. Caller Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Professor Rudy Trevino will continue to co-host Domingo Live each Sunday on 3NEWS, despite his final newscast airing on Thursday at 6 p.m. KIII-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Residents of Dist. 1 will soon know their City Council representative following a runoff and recount election. KIII-TV
SHOP NEWS
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Live Music with David Martinez
David Martinez will be performing live at Brewster Street Icehouse, offering free admission to attendees.
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The Spazmatics Live Show
The Spazmatics will perform live at Brewster Street Icehouse, offering general admission and reserved table seating options.
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Eclipse: Journey Tribute Concert
Eclipse, a Journey tribute band, will perform live at Brewster Street Icehouse, offering general admission and reserved seating options.
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Northwestern State Demons vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Men's Basketball
Catch an electrifying men's basketball matchup between the Northwestern State Demons and Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders at the American Bank Center.
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Open Mic Night Hosted by MattMan at House of Rock
An open mic night featuring local talent across various performance genres, including music, poetry, and comedy, at the House of Rock venue.
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Whiskey Down: Southern Rock Revival Concert
Whiskey Down is a high-energy band from Dallas performing an authentic Southern rock revival at Brewster Street Icehouse.
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El Paso Rhinos vs. Corpus Christi IceRays
The Corpus Christi IceRays will face off against the El Paso Rhinos at the American Bank Center, showcasing a competitive hockey matchup.
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Scarecrow People Music Event
Scarecrow People is a free music event taking place at Brewster Street Icehouse from 7 PM to 11 PM.
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Open Mic Night at House of Rock with MattMan
Open Mic Night at House of Rock invites performers of all types to showcase their talents in a welcoming environment, accompanied by half-price beer and pizza.
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Aaron Jacob Live Concert
Enjoy a free live concert by Aaron Jacob at Brewster Street Icehouse on the Southside.
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