Good morning, Corpus Christi.

On Jan. 29, 2026, over 100 community members gathered at Doctors Regional Medical Center for a candlelight vigil organized by National Nurses United to honor Alex Pretti, a nurse fatally shot by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents in Minneapolis (attendees included local nurses and community activists).

Officials approved demolishing the 1914 courthouse, vacant since 1977; the Hooks host a job fair today inside the Citgo Cotton Club from 3 to 7, and a ceremony honoring Dr. Hector Garcia begins at 11 a.m. at Seaside Cemetery for his 112th birthday.

Coco Cabana Açaí & Smoothie Co. will move from its food truck beside VMart to a brick-and-mortar spot at Water Street Market in spring, offering more menu choices and longer hours as the business grows in Corpus Christi.

Pianist Nina Drath will perform in Corpus Christi Symphony Orchestra’s Romantic Masterpieces concert on March 7 — she will join Maestro Héctor Guzmán to play Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20.

She brings decades of teaching and performance experience to her beloved community event.

Neighborhood grocery stores in Corpus Christi, such as Mircovich and Galan (family-owned hubs), offered affordable canned goods and creative dishes during the Great Depression to help local families cope with economic hardship.

Historical records show how shoppers relied on these stores for ingenuity and community support.

After a condemnation proceeding on Jan.

28, Tuloso-Midway ISD authorized a $2 million+ deposit with the court to secure 40 acres on McKinzie Road for a new junior high school; the district will start construction in April and realign grades when the school opens for the 2028-29 school year.

More than 300 cold-stunned sea turtles were released into the wild at Padre Balli Park on North Padre Island on Jan.

29 by the Texas State Aquarium Wildlife Rescue Center.

Last week, the ARK helped nearly 140 cold-stunned sea turtles affected by a cold front by releasing them back into warm coastal waters.

The effort supported marine life recovery in the area.

Whataburger and Grammy Award-winning Lainey Wilson join forces to celebrate National Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit Day on Wednesday, Feb.

4 — offering a free biscuit at participating locations from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. with a limit of one per person.

Kate Watson Concert

9 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — $15+ — Enjoy a night of live music with the talented Kate Watson at a popular local venue.

Incarnate Word Cardinals vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Basketball

7-10 p.m. — Dugan Wellness Center — $69.43 — Catch the local college teams battling it out on the court for basketball excitement.

Open Mic Night

6:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — Showcase your talent at a night filled with music, comedy, and creativity.

Jo Koy Live Comedy Show

8-10 PM — 1901 N Shoreline Blvd, Corpus Christi, TX — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with one of today's top stand-up comedians who shares laughter through family-inspired stories.

Michael Burtts Band Concert

1 AM — Brewster Street Icehouse — Free entry — Enjoy a live performance by Michael Burtts Band in a lively atmosphere.

Stephen F Austin Ladyjacks vs Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Women's Basketball

1-9 p.m. — Hilliard Center — Tickets available — Catch an exciting collegiate women's basketball matchup in Corpus Christi!

Candlelight: Valentine’s Day Special

8:30-9:45 p.m. — Omni Corpus Christi Hotel — Ticket prices vary — Experience a magical candlelight concert featuring romantic music in a stunning setting.

The Groove 2.0 Dance Night

9 p.m. — Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon — No Cover — Enjoy a high-energy night with The Groove 2.0 playing your favorite hits from the '70s, '80s, and '90s.

Rodeo Stampede - Corpus Christi

8:50-11:00 AM — Heritage Park — Cost info not provided — Saddle up for the wildest race in Texas at the Rodeo Stampede!

David Martinez Live in Concert

7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy an evening of fantastic live music with David Martinez.