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Corpus Christi
Friday, March 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 14th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Isabella Carrasco launched her Color the Community project and is painting a 96-foot-long, five-part mural on the Gold N' Things wall on Ayers Street during spring break—she uses community donations to fund her work. The business will host a community gathering when the mural is finished to celebrate the new art. KIII-TV
- ➤ Corpus Christi police and Texas Rangers arrested Jerrick Lusk on burglary charges after fire trucks were stolen from wildfire crews in Sinton last week, and local detectives are seeking an arson suspect who set two excavators on fire on Brownlee. Affordable housing from shipping containers will soon be built in Flour Bluff, the U.S. Attorney’s office will remain at One Shoreline Plaza, REAL Inc. broke ground on a new $30 million regional headquarters in Alice, and H-E-B launched its 12th Quest for the Texas Best offering up to $100,000 in cash prizes—expected to boost local business and innovation. KRIS 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Cheri Ann Palmer, a Houston woman, pleaded guilty on Sept. 26, 2024, to smuggling illegal drugs between Houston and Rockport and using a gun, and she was sentenced to 25 years—20 for drug charges and 5 for the gun—with a 3-year supervised release to follow. KRIS 6 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ TCEQ commissioners approved a discharge permit for Corpus Christi's proposed Inner Harbor seawater desalination plant that will provide up to 30 million gallons of treated water a day at its start and up to 51.5 million gallons when complete—this facility is expected to be the largest of its kind. The $757 million project will be financed by a low-interest loan from the Texas Water Development Board to help ease water shortages amid ongoing drought concerns. Caller Times
- ➤ Corpus Christi officials announced that the TCEQ approved a permit for the Inner Harbor desalination plant that will produce 36 million gallons of water per day to help meet growing water needs (construction will begin in 2026 and finish by 2028). Some local groups and residents worry about the plant’s impact on the Bay as the city awaits a final permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. KRIS 6 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Vijay, a board-certified plastic surgeon at Corpus Plastic Surgery and MedSpa, says patients should watch for warning signs like doctors without enough training and surgery done in unlicensed places—this can risk health and hurt results. He advises doing careful research and checking hospital privileges before any procedure. The Bend Magazine
- ➤ Local health providers in Corpus Christi are offering counseling programs to help mothers battling postpartum depression—initiatives aim to reduce stigma and connect families with support services. KIII-TV
SHOP NEWS
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Kix Brooks Live in Concert
Kix Brooks, one half of the legendary country duo Brooks & Dunn, will perform live at the American Bank Center after launching his solo career.
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Open Mic Night at House of Rock
A vibrant evening featuring music, comedy, and creative performances, hosted by Mattman, at the House of Rock.
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CC7D Cell Phone Project Submission Event
The CC7D Turn-In marks the deadline for submitting creative cell phone projects, culminating in a celebratory gathering for teams to share their experiences after a week of activity.
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Devin Michaels Live Performance
Songwriter Devin Michaels will perform live at Brewster Street Icehouse, showcasing his musical journey since receiving his first guitar in 2017.
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Pat Green Concert
Enjoy a live musical performance by Pat Green at the Brewster Street Icehouse in Corpus Christi.
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SPACE FEST at House of Rock
SPACE FEST features a variety of performances by local artists including OUR LAST DAZE, Tilde, and DJ Bimbo Punk at the House of Rock.
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2025 Annual TASC Conference
All day | Omni Corpus Christi Hotel | Registration required | Engage with specialized training and networking opportunities at the Texas Association of Specialty Courts Annual Conference.
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Open Mic Night
6:30 p.m. | House of Rock | Free entry | Enjoy a night of music, comedy, and creativity at House of Rock's Open Mic Night hosted by Mattman.
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XCESS Live Concert
7-11 p.m. | House of Rock | $10 | Enjoy a night of live music featuring XCESS and special guests DREAM STEREO, RAUL AYALA, and RAZCAT!
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Michael Burtts Live Concert
7-11 p.m. | Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside | Free admission | Enjoy an evening of live music from Michael Burtts in a vibrant setting.
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