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Corpus Christi
Friday, April 17th, 2026
Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Texas State Aquarium now offers free sensory bags that include silencing headphones, fidget toys, and an emotion card to help visitors with sensitivities feel more comfortable. Guests can ask for a bag at the lobby each day. KRIS 6 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Orange Grove city leaders declared a local state of disaster on Wednesday as water concerns put small business owners on edge about possible future closures. Edie Duncan, owner of Katherine’s Flowers downtown, said she is diversifying her shop’s offerings to cope with potential water restrictions. KRIS 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Navy Blue Angels will perform at the Wings Over South Texas Air Show at NAS Kingsville this weekend. Gates open at 8 a.m. and admission is free. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Cinemark's Summer Movie Clubhouse offers 10 weeks of family films at $1.75 tickets starting June 1 through August 6. Tickets go on sale May 13 at local Cinemark theaters and online — additional screenings on Mondays and Thursdays and snack deals add extra value for families. Action 10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services celebrated the graduation of 17 new caseworkers on Thursday afternoon; they will serve 19 southern counties from offices in Corpus Christi, Alice, Edinburg, Kingsville, Laredo, McAllen and Sinton while receiving ongoing training and mentoring. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Corpus Christi city leaders reported Thursday that reservoirs are low—Choke Canyon at 7.6% and Lake Corpus Christi at 8.5%—prompting a groundwater program that produces 14 million gallons per day. They announced a $175 million RO project set to begin in 11—12 months and postponed the desalination vote to June 2. KIII-TV
- ➤ Robstown’s water district received a TCEQ violation on March 13 for exceeding THM limits in treated water, prompting consumer concerns after letters were sent on April 7. Officials fast-tracked an interconnection with Corpus Christi’s O.N. Stevens Water Treatment Plant, and residents expect improved water quality in 10 days. Action 10 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Corpus Christi health inspectors checked 20+ restaurants from Apr. 9 to Apr. 15, awarding perfect scores to 13 and scoring five below 95. Violations included small roaches and improper storage, with China Bear Restaurant (Leopard St.) and Janet's Cakery (Everhart Rd.) each scoring 90. Caller Times
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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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Houston Christian Huskies vs. Texas A&M Corpus Christi Islanders Baseball
1-4 p.m. — Chapman Field — Free entry — Watch an exciting baseball matchup between Huskies and Islanders in a spirited atmosphere.
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