Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Corpus Christi residents will receive free food from the Coastal Bend Food Bank Tuesday, April 22 from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at 5442 Bear Lane—participants may call 361 887 6291 or register on-site beginning at 6 a.m.

Chacho's Tacos, a Westside staple serving Corpus Christi for 24 years, will close on May 2.

Owner Mary Gutierrez said she and her son will look for a new location while the building owner plans to sell the property (leaving customers to cherish the memories).

A Creekside Elementary student brought a steak knife in his lunchbox but posed no threat after a parent alerted school staff and police said the knife was only for cutting food—confirming the incident was an accident.

A Westside family reported their home was targeted when over 20 gunshots were fired at their property on Elvira Drive in the Molina neighborhood last Friday night— the family is now calling for increased police patrols.

Miller High School’s marching band practices daily for Buc Days, an event in 10 days where a stadium show will air at 7 p.m.—the parade will follow at 8 p.m. The band continues a long family legacy that brings Corpus Christi together in this cherished celebration.

Corpus Christi ISD is considering closing Kostoryz and Schanen Estates elementary schools due to aging facilities and high maintenance costs; the district reviewed the plan on April 14 and will decide in the coming weeks.

If the closures move forward, about 370 students will be reassigned to other schools (Club Estates, Dawson, Galvan, Los Encinos, Sanders, and Yeager).

Del Mar College is expanding its culinary program to include both culinary arts and hospitality tracks—integrating classroom instruction with practical simulations.

Students and alumni praise the updated curriculum for better preparing local workers to meet the demands of Corpus Christi’s growing hospitality industry—expecting the change to boost career opportunities in the region.

Corpus Christi Independent School District held its 39th annual Teacher of the Year ceremony today.

Pedro Benavidez from W.B. Ray High School was named secondary Teacher of the Year and Amalia Barragan from Creekside Elementary was named Elementary Teacher of the Year—Barragan delivered a heartfelt message about teaching.

A judge denied a temporary restraining order requested by Corpus Christi Councilwoman Sylvia Campos to remove online content related to her medical incident (and HR investigation), and her attorney is pursuing depositions from station and city staff to explore potential claims.

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.

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.

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.

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.

BucDays Parade Lunch Celebration

11 a.m. — House of Rock — Lunch available — Enjoy a lively meal while the BucDays Parade rolls through downtown.

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.

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.

September Morning

7-11 p.m. — House of Rock — $25 — Celebrate COLD's milestones with live performances and local talent.

David Lewis Live Performance

9-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — $10+ service charges — Enjoy a night of live music with David Lewis in downtown Corpus Christi.