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Corpus Christi
Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Alameda Street reconstruction project finished nearly two years after it began, adding new pavement, improved curbs and sidewalks, new turning lanes, and brighter street lighting for safety. KIII-TV
- ➤ Nueces County leaders offered 3NEWS an exclusive look today at a new $3 million animal care center in Robstown (designed to improve shelter space and conditions) that will open soon. KIII-TV
- ➤ Watch parties are planned in Freer today as The Garza Girls debut on Family Feud, giving local fans a chance to join the fun. KIII-TV
- ➤ A long-standing problem house in Flour Bluff was demolished after repeated fires and safety concerns. A local company completed the demolition at no cost to improve safety in the surrounding area. KIII-TV
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Fire crews are containing a wildfire that ignited Monday around noon near State Highway 188 + Mundine Road in Rockport, with 15 agencies battling the blaze that damaged two fire trucks while ensuring residents who evacuated have returned home, and crews expect 95-percent containment later today. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ A pre-dawn fire damaged several boats Monday at Marker 37 Marina on North Padre Island & Corpus Christi crews worked in windy conditions to contain the flames. KIII-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has been hosting Islander Homecoming since Feb. 22, with events like baseball at Whataburger Field, a blue-day proclamation at City Hall, and the Lighting of the I on East Lawn continuing through Feb. 28; students, staff, alumni and community members unite to honor tradition. KRIS 6 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Car washes in Corpus Christi are expanding amid a historic drought, but a Texas Attorney General ruling keeps smart meter water usage data from 13 Quick Quack locations secret. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Residents at Lake Corpus Christi are troubled as water levels remain critically low amid historic drought restrictions. City officials approved two major projects (a desalination plant and a groundwater pipeline plan) to boost supply soon. KRIS 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Neighborhood advocates in Hillcrest rallied against a proposed seawater desalination plant as City Council is set to review the Inner Harbor project today — residents voice concerns over potential community impacts. Caller Times
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Alley Catz Duo Performance
7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy an evening of great music with the Alley Catz Duo at a local favorite venue.
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Indiglow Live Performance
9 p.m. — Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon — No cover charge — Experience an energetic live show with crowd-favorite songs and a modern edge.
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Blind Love 5K
8-10 a.m. — Cole Park — Entry fee supports a good cause — Participate in a 5K run that raises awareness and funds for individuals who are blind.
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Strung Out Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — House of Rock — $— Experience nearly 30 years of punk rock history with Strung Out live in concert.
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UTSA Roadrunners vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Baseball
6:30-9:00 p.m. — Chapman Field — Admission details not listed — Watch an exciting college baseball matchup between the Roadrunners and Islanders.
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Damon Scott Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy a night of live music with Damon Scott in an inviting atmosphere.
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Peter Salas Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy the vibrant sounds of Peter Salas in an electrifying live performance.
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Heritage Park Market Days
11 AM – 4 PM — Heritage Park — Free entry — Enjoy a family-friendly day featuring local shops and delicious food in a beautiful park setting.
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Nicholls Colonels vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Baseball
1-4 p.m. — Chapman Field — Free entry — Catch an exciting college baseball matchup between the Colonels and the Islanders.
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Aaron Jacob Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy an evening of live music with Aaron Jacob.
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