Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Celebration of Life for Veterans H.S. coach and teacher Leyton Hernandez is scheduled for Saturday, March 21 at Church Unlimited on Rodd Field Road after he died in a two-vehicle crash Friday. KIII-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ During spring break, Flour Bluff surf shop owners say that heavy freeway traffic keeps shoppers away from their mainland stores compared to the island shops. Both Wind and Wave and Dockside have operated for over 30 years and remain open despite the challenges. KRIS 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Competencia Folklorica De Tejas 2026 will be held at the Hilliard Center next weekend + local groups are set to perform traditional dances and music as part of a vibrant cultural celebration. KIII-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A city council advisory committee reviewed the contract for a far-field study on the desal project off Nueces Bay Boulevard — full results will be ready roughly two months after the March 17 vote while some members question if the contract covers all needed details such as dissolved oxygen. Caller Times
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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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Blithe Spirit Performance
7:30 p.m. — Aurora Arts Theatre — Ticketed event — Enjoy a captivating performance of 'Blithe Spirit' at the local theatre.
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