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Corpus Christi
Monday, March 9th, 2026
Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Corpus Christi officials are preparing for a surge of Spring Break visitors with lifeguard patrols and increased police monitoring along Gulf beaches; burn bans remain until March 28, dog restrictions are enforced until March 15, and splash pads are closed due to drought. KIII-TV
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Corpus Christi officials may hire two firms for far-field modeling of the Inner Harbor desal project, expected to produce 30 million gallons per day. A citizen advisory committee met on March 5, showing close scores & the city will review cost and timeline before a final decision. Caller Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Army Undersecretary Mike Obadal, Sen. John Cornyn and Rep. Vicente Gonzalez visited the Corpus Christi Army Depot on March 6 to address workforce concerns — officials discussed staffing challenges at the facility. Caller Times
- ➤ Lake Corpus Christi is now at 9.9% capacity — its lowest level since at least 1958 — and the city manager said officials are planning measures to address the dip in water levels. Caller Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, the Port Aransas community gathered to send off the boys’ basketball team as they headed to Geronimo Navarro to face the Hearne Eagles. Port Aransas ISD Superintendent Dr. McKinney praised the team’s teamwork and dedication during the rally that boosted their season momentum. KIII-TV
- ➤ Corpus Christi hosted its first scholastic esports state qualifier this weekend, where Coastal Bend students competed for a spot in the state championship. Organizers say the event builds teamwork and strategic skills through dedicated practice. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Breanna Martinez with Visit Corpus Christi invites community members to nominate their favorite sports stars for the 2026 Coastal Bend Sports Hall of Fame on Domingo Live — nominations are open to honor local sports achievements. KIII-TV
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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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Meza Band Performance
7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy the energetic sounds of the Meza Band in a lively atmosphere.
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Wade Bowen Concert
8 PM – Midnight — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — $20+ for General Admission — Experience live country music with Wade Bowen and special guest Ashton Naylor.
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Pedro Capó Concert
9:00-10:30 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — Tickets required — Experience the enchanting sounds of Latin GRAMMY® winner Pedro Capó in an intimate setting.
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William Beckmann Concert
7 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — $20 General Admission — Enjoy a night of live music with William Beckmann and special guest Keller Cox.
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Kolby Cooper Concert
7 PM — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — $TBA — Experience the raw talent of troubadour Kolby Cooper as he brings his music to life.
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Austin Meade Live Concert
8 PM — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — $20 General Admission — Experience the lively sounds of Austin Meade in a vibrant venue.
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Lamar Cardinals vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Baseball
1-4 p.m. — Chapman Field — Cost info not available — Catch an exciting baseball showdown between local teams in Corpus Christi.
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The Toasters Live Concert
7-10 PM — House of Rock — Ticket info TBA — Enjoy the rhythm of one of America’s original ska bands.
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Michael Burtts Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy an evening of live music with Michael Burtts in a local favorite venue.
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