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Corpus Christi
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 22nd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A giant Harbor Bridge mural is being painted on the exterior of City Church’s educational building at 4425 South Staples to celebrate the city’s history, & it is expected to be completed later this week. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for Sunday at 12:30 p.m. Action 10 News
- ➤ Clyde Clifton McMeans, a Banquete native killed on the USS California during Pearl Harbor, will be buried with full military honors at 1 p.m. May 1 at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery + his family will hold a funeral at 11 a.m. at River Hills Baptist Church. Caller Times
- ➤ Corpus Christi streets will be closed from April 25 through May 12 for Buc Days events including the Rally Night Parade on April 25 and the carnival opening on April 30; parking restrictions affect key routes (Shoreline, Resaca, Water, Fitzgerald, and Hughes streets) to support the festivities. Caller Times
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A giant mural of Harbor Bridge is being painted on City Church's educational building at 4425 South Staples to celebrate the city's history and identity. The work will finish later this week + a ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for Sunday at 12:30 p.m. KRIS 6 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ New drainage improvements on Everhart Road have successfully kept local businesses from flooding following a heavy rainfall test, with water quickly draining along the rebuilt section in February + local business owners report easier access. Action 10 News
- ➤ Nueces County drainage district remains concerned about wastewater discharge from Tesla’s lithium refining plant near Robstown. Workers found a pipe discharging into a ditch draining into Petronila Creek (which has ongoing water quality issues), and on April 15 the district asked Tesla to pause discharge until concerns are addressed. Caller Times
- ➤ Skywatchers in Corpus Christi can see the Lyrids meteor shower at its peak today, with 10-20 meteors per hour and occasional bright fireballs. The shower appears between midnight and dawn away from city lights as Earth passes through comet Thatcher's debris trail. Caller Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Corpus Christi will close several streets starting Saturday, April 25, through Tuesday, May 12, to accommodate Buc Days Carnival and Rally Night Parade, with parking restrictions affecting the Leopard Street bridge area. Parade route streets will be closed from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on April 25. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ City staff confirmed community pools and splash pads will run at 25% reduced hours this summer due to concerns over a potential water emergency starting as early as September; the decision follows council feedback and aims to conserve roughly 1.8 million gallons of water normally used over the season. Caller Times
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CCISD named David McHugh as Miller’s new Head Football Coach and Athletic Coordinator after he led the Bishop Badgers last season. He will guide the Buccaneers as they shift to Class 4A in a new district with rivals (including Moody and King among others). KIII-TV
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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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Rodeo Corpus Christi
7-9 p.m. — Hilliard Center — Concert tickets required — Experience thrilling rodeo events followed by live entertainment.
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Iration Live Concert
5-9 p.m. — Concrete Street Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a vibrant evening of reggae vibes with Iration and special guests Tribal Seeds and Artikal Sound System.
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