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Corpus Christi
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026
Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 18th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Flour Bluff ISD is hosting a community event tonight at the Flour Bluff Athletic Complex on Waldron Road to celebrate renovated baseball & softball fields with a public walkthrough and games starting at 7 p.m., and youth baseball & softball players are invited for Youth Night. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Workforce Solutions Coastal Bend hosts the H.I.R.E.S. Job Fair today at Coastal Bend Food Bank, 5442 Bear Lane, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.—local employers will hire on-site while the Vocational Rehabilitation team offers guidance to job seekers including those with disabilities. KRIS 6 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Coastal Bend restaurant owners are coping with rising credit card fees + increased operating expenses amid inflation, which strain their already thin profit margins. KIII-TV
- ➤ Rod N Rolls in Robstown installed a reverse osmosis system today to improve water quality for food + drinks and ice amid community concerns while discarding 4 gallons of wastewater per clean gallon. Action 10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Three Rivers ISD is exploring drilling a water well to secure water amid shortage concerns after Corpus Christi warned the district might be first affected. Superintendent Les Dragon said a local firm estimated a 200 ft well at about $20,000 — officials now await further options. KRIS 6 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Years of drought + rapid industrial growth + local disputes have put Corpus Christi's water system—a lifeline for half a million residents and a key asset for the petrochemical corridor and port—at risk of collapse. Experts warn that immediate action is needed to prevent a wider crisis. The Texas Tribune
- ➤ Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D. invites Texans to order the Adopt-A-Beach specialty license plate to support volunteer cleanups & coastal education. Each purchase contributes $22 toward efforts to reduce litter on local beaches during spring, fall, and winter cleanups. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Corpus Christi Water reported a surge in rain barrel sales as purchases jumped from 55 to 125 in one week; the city sold the barrels for $47 plus tax and limited each household to two barrels while supplies lasted. Action 10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Corpus Christi City Council voted on Tuesday to move ahead with a seawater desalination project by partnering with CPS Energy at the Barney Davis Power Plant in Flour Bluff. The project is separate from the city's Inner Harbor plan and could cost up to $600 million. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Builders are reducing water use amid growing supply concerns, and city officials said new home construction will not stop (a measure to balance growth and resource conservation) in Corpus Christi. KIII-TV
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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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Anything Box Concert
8-11 p.m. — House of Rock — Ticket prices vary — Dive into the sounds of Anything Box as they perform hits from 1984-2024.
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