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Corpus Christi
Thursday, March 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Teens from First Baptist Church in Ardmore traveled 500 miles during spring break to help repair homes in Kingsville and Bishop. The outreach organized with Kings Way Church eased financial burdens for residents like Andrea Puente (the volunteers will return next year to continue their work). KRIS 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A southside apartment complex is accused of asking friends and family to post fake Google reviews after recent crime concerns raised alarms—police records show the property received many calls and management held meetings with officers. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Residents at Caspian Apartments on the Southside awoke to a note from management reporting an attempted break-in—the fifth since December—while police collected DNA, fingerprints, and surveillance images with no arrest made. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ On March 19, CCPD reported that an elderly driver was seen going the wrong way on I-37 near Crosstown Extension just before 11 a.m.—officers later traced the license plate to an address in Taft where the driver was found safe. KRIS 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers on Airline Road between Wooldridge Road and Holly Road face lane closures as construction began Wednesday and will last until March 28. Corpus Christi Engineering Services is milling and overlaying lanes as part of a rapid-pavement program (aiming to extend pavement life by seven to ten years) and advises drivers to plan for delays. KIII-TV
- ➤ Corpus Christi officials have unveiled a revised Drought Contingency Plan—designed to put residents first—to address worsening drought conditions. The plan bans outdoor sprinkler watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., limits car washing and pool refilling, and raises the water surcharge threshold to 7,000 gallons per month—violators may face fines up to $500 per violation. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Corpus Christi Police Department will soon purchase 68 new body cameras after city council approved the funding on Tuesday. The new cameras will bring the department’s total to 448 and are funded with a $106,017 grant ($35,831 cash match and $492 General Fund contribution) to boost transparency and accountability. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Officials from Nueces County Hospital District are working with lawmakers to get state funding and the power to start a grant program that helps local hospitals recruit and keep doctors in underserved specialties. County commissioners approved the move and state representatives filed bills aimed at expanding local residency programs and graduate medical education. Caller Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Research by TAMUCC and the University of Michigan finds that many elderly in Nueces County may have dementia without knowing it while caretakers face challenges from limited support and long wait times. Irene Buchholz, who cares for her mother (only 20 to 22 hours of help per week) said that waiting (six-month backlog) adds extra strain on families. KRIS 6 News
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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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Six Gun Sound: A Tribute to Bad Company
9 PM - 1 AM | Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown | Cost info not provided | Experience the high-energy performance of Houston's premier Bad Company tribute band.
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Open Mic Night at House of Rock
6:30 PM — House of Rock — Free entry — An exciting evening of music, comedy, and creativity awaits at the Open Mic Night hosted by Mattman.
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Texas SkillsUSA Leadership and Skills Conference
April 2-5 — American Bank Center — Cost varies — Explore leadership and skill development at this state conference for Texas students.
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Alley Catz – Free Show!
8 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night with free entertainment in downtown Corpus Christi.
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