Good morning, Corpus Christi.

The 13th annual Crawfish Pachanga in Vernon brought live music, all-you-can-eat crawfish and refreshing drinks to a lively crowd at this Corpus Christi staple—hosted by S-R Boiling House and Vernon’s Bar.

Nearly 20 food trucks took part in the 10th annual Corpus Christi Food Truck Festival held near American Bank Center on April 5, and many visitors sampled dishes like Mexican fare, barbecue, and brisket quesadilla—while some found mixed flavors in what they tried.

Overall, the event offered a variety of food options for locals and visitors.

Today, volunteers gathered at the Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation to create care bags for survivors during Sexual Assault Awareness Month—supporting those affected while raising awareness of the issue.

Photos of March show a diverse range of local events including a public education protest on March 4, a wildfire on Russ Avenue that destroyed homes in Sinton on March 5, a scrimmage camp hosted by Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Parsons on March 15, and a grand opening at Community Grocery on March 7. The Caller-Times photo essay also captures cultural events and community gatherings up to a César Chávez Marcha on March 29.

A new food truck rental service is giving local entrepreneurs a way to try the growing food truck industry — without a long-term commitment.

Corpus Christi police arrested three drivers—caught driving at dangerously high speeds—over the past two days.

On Friday, Corpus Christi police responded at 1:45 p.m. and found an unidentified elderly man dead on the side of Interstate Highway 69 in the Calallen area — he was struck by a vehicle and the investigation is ongoing.

City manager Peter Zanoni said the mall must remove debris by Tuesday or risk a lien—an on-call contractor secured the fencing and cleared debris on Wednesday to address safety hazards at the demolition site.

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.

Candlelight Tribute to Queen

8:30-9:30 p.m. — Mansion Royal — Ticketed event — Experience the magic of Queen's music in a captivating candlelight setting.

Three Dog Night Concert

7:00–8:30 p.m. — American Bank Center — Last-minute ticket prices vary — Experience the classic hits of Three Dog Night live in concert.

Anything Box Live Performance

7-11 p.m. — House of Rock — $30 to $60 — Experience the energetic electronic synth pop sounds of New Jersey's Anything Box as part of the House of Rock's 20th Anniversary Concert Series.

Open Mic Night at House of Rock

6:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — Experience an exciting night of music and comedy with local talents showcasing their skills.