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Corpus Christi
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 11th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Coastal Bend leaders will step into the ring today for the Champions for Charity boxing event to raise funds for a good cause — Marcus Lozano featured the event on First Edition. KIII-TV
- ➤ Corpus Christi hosts the annual James A. Ragan Golf Tournament, now in its 19th year supporting Triumph Over Kid Cancer, which raises funds for local children battling cancer + strengthens community spirit. KIII-TV
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Global tensions with Iran are pushing fertilizer prices higher for South Texas farmers as planting season begins, leaving local agriculture under extra pressure. KIII-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of high school and college students competed in the SkillsUSA Texas state conference in Corpus Christi, testing skills from firefighting to culinary arts from April 8 to today. Educators and local industry professionals hosted events at sites including Del Mar College + Omni Hotel. Caller Times
- ➤ Corpus Christi hosted thousands of students from across Texas at the SkillsUSA state conference held April 8-11 (with contests in EMS and culinary arts) as they showcased their skills and prepared for future careers. Caller Times
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Alice and Orange Grove leaders are discussing a project to add an extra pipe to the existing pipeline from Alice’s desalination plant to supply treated water amid rising salinity in Orange Grove; officials say the effort may cost millions+need state aid. KIII-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Corpus Christi officials are examining whether municipal pools and splash pads should open this summer amid a severe drought that may lead to water shortages. City Manager Peter Zanoni said an analysis of water use at six local parks is underway. Caller Times
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Families across the Coastal Bend gathered for the fourth annual TARS Awareness 5K + Family Expo to support awareness of a rare condition affecting about 1 in 200,000 people. KIII-TV
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Pecos & The Rooftops Live Concert
7 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — Cost varies — Experience the heavy blend of country and classic rock by Pecos & The Rooftops.
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Corpus Christi Ballet - The Little Mermaid
1-10:30 p.m. — Selena Auditorium — $26-$46 — Experience a magical world under the sea with the premiere of The Little Mermaid, featuring original choreography and special effects.
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McNeese State Cowboys vs Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Baseball
2-5 p.m. — Chapman Field — Free entry — Catch the exciting college baseball rivalry between the Cowboys and Islanders.
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Live Music: Ballyhoo! & Bumpin Uglies
6-9 p.m. — House of Rock — Ticket details TBA — Experience an evening of vibrant music from Ballyhoo! and Bumpin Uglies.
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Las Donas De La Corte
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Hilliard Center — Tickets available — Enjoy a live performance from Las Donas De La Corte in Corpus Christi.
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IndiGlow Live Performance
9 PM – 12 AM — Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon — Check venue for cover — Indiglow ignites the stage with a lively mix of favorite hits and fresh sounds that keep the dance floor buzzing.
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Stomp Into Fitness 5K & 1K Dino Dash
7:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. — West Guth Park — Registration fee applies — Get ready for a roaring good time in this fun-filled fitness event featuring a dino-themed dash.
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Atreyu Concert
6-9 p.m. — House of Rock — Tickets required — Experience the influential heavy music of Atreyu that has inspired a generation of musicians.
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Wade Forster Live Performance
9 PM - 12 AM — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — Check for ticket prices — Experience authentic country music straight from the Queensland outback with Wade Forster.
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Easton Corbin Live in Concert
8 PM - 12 AM — Brewster Street Icehouse — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a night of country music with the talented Easton Corbin.
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