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Corpus Christi
Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The historic Ritz Theatre in downtown Corpus Christi is planning a major upgrade into a multi-purpose center that will preserve its nearly 100-year charm and boost the local economy—officials said the project is still in development—and no timeline has been set. KIII-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ After a 7-year-old boy using a ghost phone called 911 near Nueces Bay, Corpus Christi police and San Patricio County law enforcement located his two brothers and their intoxicated mother in a car at White Point— the children were taken to Driscoll Children's Hospital and later released to their grandfather while the mother was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated. KRIS 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Overnight closures will begin Monday night on the road between Staples and Nile and at Airline road exits for wall work on South Padre Island Drive as part of the ramp reversal project. Drivers should expect detours during work (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.). KIII-TV
- ➤ Seven new Metrocom call taker graduates completed their training and are ready to handle traffic crashes and life-threatening emergencies in Corpus Christi. KIII-TV
- ➤ Lawmakers and county officials are checking a bill that would make all counties use the state-run TEAM for voter registration data—some worry that past technical problems and low storage could risk the state’s election process. The Senate State Affairs Committee will vote on it soon and if it passes, it will take effect in September. The Texas Tribune
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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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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.
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Louie Mandel Acoustic Set at Art Walk
6 PM — House of Rock — Free entry — Enjoy an acoustic performance by Louie Mandel on the side stage during Art Walk.
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