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Corpus Christi
Friday, March 13th, 2026
Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crawfish season started slow but has picked up in the Coastal Bend. Local festivals later this month will feature the mudbugs as organizers monitor supply for any issues. KIII-TV
- ➤ Choke Canyon State Park is hosting a bird festival this Saturday (lake at 8% capacity due to drought) that offers educational booths and guest speakers for bird enthusiasts. With spring break underway, reservations are already full. KRIS 6 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cinemark is building a 50,000 sqft Gamescape center next to its Century 16 XD theater on South Padre Island Drive — the new facility will have bowling, laser tag, arcade games, and dining — with construction starting soon and an opening set for December. KRIS 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Choke Canyon State Park will host a bird festival Saturday to let visitors view local wildlife and attend educational booths and guest talks despite the lake’s water dropping to 8% due to drought — an effort to highlight the park’s attractions. Reservations are already full for spring break. Action 10 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health inspectors reviewed over 40 restaurants from Mar. 5 to Mar. 11, finding 21 with perfect scores and eight below 95 — Taqueria Mi Casita scored the lowest at 79 due to multiple violations. Caller Times
- ➤ Corpus Plastic Surgery & MedSpa in Corpus Christi released Dr. Vijay's summer sun protection guide — the guide explains how salt air and strong UV light can harm skin and advises using SPF 30 daily with proper hydration for local residents navigating coastal living. The Bend Magazine
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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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Scarecrow People Festival
7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy a lively evening with entertainment and good vibes at this community gathering.
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Nate's Next Kid Up Easter Ice Cream Social
12-3 p.m. — D’lites Cream — Free entry — Celebrate Easter with free bunny pictures and an egg hunt while enjoying ice cream treats.
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