Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Mr. Gatti's Pizza broke ground in Portland on Tuesday, April 1 as the popular chain returns to South Texas.

The restaurant will be built off Highway 181 (across from Olive Garden) and is set to open in December.

On Saturday, March 29, Border Patrol agents at the I-35 checkpoint north of Laredo seized 51 packages of alleged cocaine (nearly 60kg) valued at $4.1 million (8:40 p.m.) and turned the driver over to the Drug Enforcement Administration.

TxDOT is starting a $58 million ramp reversal project on SPID between Staples and Nile that will be divided into seven phases and include additional work on frontage roads, bridges, drainage, ADA ramps and sidewalks (project completion is expected in 2029).

Gov. Abbott said water will be considered an emergency item—meant to guide future water solutions—for Corpus Christi during his discussion with 3NEWS.

Eligible taxpayers can get free tax help from the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program at several Corpus Christi locations before the April 15 deadline.

In-person services are offered at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (2 to 6 p.m. on Fridays and 1 to 6 p.m. on weekends) and at Del Mar College on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with drop-off options at Goodwill Industries, United Way, and Veterans Memorial High School.

Corpus Christi released this week's mosquito spraying schedule from March 31 through April 4 to control the rising number of mosquitoes after recent rains.

City officials said the tentative routes may change with weather conditions — residents are urged to use repellent and remove standing water to reduce breeding sites.

Recent rainfall in the Coastal Bend provided needed relief but also increased mosquito counts—city officials plan ongoing larviciding to curb any further spread.

West Nile virus risk remains low—with just one case confirmed on March 14.

Alley Catz – Free Show!

8 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse — Free entry — Enjoy a lively night with free entertainment in downtown Corpus Christi.

Michael Burtts Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy a night of live music with Michael Burtts at a popular Corpus Christi venue.

2nd Annual Rock In2 Inclusion Benefit Concert

6-10 p.m. — House of Rock — $10 — Rock out for a purpose while supporting children with special needs in inclusive environments.

A Taste of Ireland: The Irish Music & Dance Sensation

4-8 p.m. — Selena Auditorium — Check event page for ticket info — Experience the rhythm, wit, and heartwarming stories of Ireland through exceptional music and dance.

Open Mic Night at House of Rock

6:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — A night of music, comedy, and creativity awaits, showcasing local talents from acoustic to stand-up.

Backyard Boil Celebration

6 p.m. — Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon — $3 Drafts — Enjoy a delicious crawfish boil with live tunes and an all-request dance party.

The Spazmatics Concert

8 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — $15 to $150 — Dance to the energetic sounds of The Spazmatics and experience a night of fun.

CC Neighborhood Fitness April 12

8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. — Surfside Park — Free event — Enjoy a day of fitness and community wellness activities in Corpus Christi.

Sensamotion with Kash'd Out

7-11 p.m. — House of Rock — $15 — Experience reggae-rock vibes with Kash'd Out and special guests Sensamotion as they kick off the summer festivities.

Open Mic Night

6:30 p.m. — House of Rock — No cover charge — A vibrant evening awaits with music, comedy, and talent showcasing at House of Rock.