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Corpus Christi
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Texas State Aquarium offers free sensory bags (with silencing headphones and fidget toys) daily to help guests manage sensory overload. While Sensory Sundays are not scheduled now, the aquarium plans to expand its calm environment programs for visitors. Action 10 News
- ➤ Families can pick up free gun safety locks at the CPS office on Greenwood from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to help ensure secure firearm storage at home for protecting children. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Agua Dulce will open a retro-inspired, state-of-the-art municipal plaza donated by Wyatt Ranches. The new community hub is expected to offer a modern venue for gatherings in the area. KIII-TV
- ➤ Hundreds gathered at Concrete Street for Men Who Cook — a local fundraising event for the Ronald McDonald House and families staying at Driscoll — that showcased strong community support. KIII-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Texas SandFest 2026 returns to Port Aransas from April 17-19 on a local beach. The event features sand sculptors, live music, food vendors, and sand-sculpting lessons with tickets sold at the gates (costs: $30 for ages 13+, $5 for ages 6-12, free for children under 6). KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Uncooperative weather is testing Sandfest 2026 — organizers say they are ready to meet the challenge and ensure the event goes on as planned. KIII-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi students trained on a life-size replica of the Flower Garden Banks coral reef in the school pool on Friday, April 17 to practice NOAA coral measurement techniques before future offshore research. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ AAUW Corpus Christi is hosting a book sale at Neyland Library to fund scholarships for Texas A&M and Del Mar College students until 1:30 p.m. today. Books cost from $1 to $20 and all proceeds support five scholarships. Action 10 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Texans will be able to buy qualifying emergency supplies tax free during the state’s Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday from 12:01 a.m. Apr. 25 to midnight Apr. 27, saving about $2.4 million in taxes, with eligible items including batteries, flashlights, hurricane shutters, emergency ladders, and portable generators. Caller Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Texas A&M Corpus Christi softball won a doubleheader sweep against Northwestern State on Friday at Chapman Field & will play today at 11 a.m. to complete the series, with a senior day celebration to follow. KIII-TV
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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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Scholarship & Family Night
7 p.m. — Hilliard Center — Free entry — Celebrate Buc Days with scholars, thrilling rodeo events, and a live performance by SWITCHFOOT.
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