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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters fought a blaze on the Southside—responding to a 911 call that reported heavy smoke from a home on the 4500 block of Hebert Lane near Weber and Saratoga Boulevard—and they later found an elderly woman in the garage who was taken to Christus Spohn Shoreline and pronounced dead. KRIS 6 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chacho's Tacos, a long-time local spot in the little yellow house on Ayers Street since 2001, will close on May 2 after its building was sold to a new owner who plans to tear it down — owner Mary Gutierrez said she and her son are still looking for a new location and may reopen later. KIII-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals vacated Joe David Padron's capital murder conviction after a judge found that false testimony wrongly linked him to a 2002 double homicide at a Corpus Christi drug house; Padron served 19 years in prison and was released on bail in 2023. KRIS 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The U.S.S. Lexington will offer an overnight paranormal event on Friday, May 16 when guests will tour six paranormal hotspots aboard the ship, sleep in former crew quarters and dine where the crew once ate with the event running from 6:00 p.m.—9:00 a.m. Guests will join a morning tour on Saturday, May 17 before the experience ends. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Fans in Corpus Christi and El Paso celebrated Selena Quintanilla Day on April 16th by attending events, listening to her music, and watching documentaries about the Tejano star. It has been 30 years since Selena was fatally shot on March 31st, and her memory lives on at a Corpus Christi memorial featuring a life-sized bronze statue (sculpted by H.W. Buddy Tatum). Caller Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Texas House approved a bill on Tuesday that would allow schools to suspend all students—including homeless and early learners—for repeated or significant classroom disruptions and threats. Lawmakers added rules for alternative education programs and imposed stricter classroom management measures—changes aimed at addressing rising post-COVID violence and teacher turnover. Caller Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The council approved the Trestle Trail project and it will be completed in 2027. KIII-TV
- ➤ Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar said residents can buy emergency supplies without sales tax from 12:01 a.m. on April 26 until midnight on April 28, which is expected to save about $2.3 million (state and local sales taxes). Qualifying items include household batteries, fuel containers, flashlights under $75, hurricane shutters, emergency ladders under $300, and portable generators under $3,000 while items like automobile batteries, camping stoves, chainsaws, plywood, extension ladders and tents are not allowed (excluded items). KRIS 6 News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mathis ISD and Taft ISD investigated an altercation during Tuesday's UIL 3A championship softball game when a Taft player and a Mathis player became involved in a physical fight during the fifth inning—officials reviewed footage and statements and have not taken disciplinary action. KRIS 6 News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Birdiest Festival in America
5:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. — South Texas Botanical Gardens & Nature Center — Check website for pricing — Experience fabulous birding opportunities and evening entertainment in a beautiful coastal setting.
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Texas SandFest
7 p.m. — Texas SandFest — Cost varies — Experience stunning sand sculptures and live music at the largest sand sculpture competition in the USA.
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The Emo Night Tour: Corpus Christi
8 p.m. – 12 a.m. — House of Rock — $17-$25 — Experience a nostalgic night with your favorite emo anthems from the past.
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BucDays Parade Lunch Celebration
11 a.m. — House of Rock — Lunch available — Enjoy a lively meal while the BucDays Parade rolls through downtown.
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Billy Snipes Live Performance
1-7 p.m. — Pier 99 Restaurant — Cost info not provided — Enjoy a captivating performance by the multi-talented recording artist Billy Snipes.
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Open Mic Night
6:30 PM — House of Rock — Free entry — An exciting night of music, comedy, and creativity awaits at this local open mic event.
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September Morning
7-11 p.m. — House of Rock — $25 — Celebrate COLD's milestones with live performances and local talent.
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