Good morning, Corpus Christi.

A Padre Island family (Jess and Heather Slaughter) saw the baby Great Horned Owls they hosted on their back patio return to say goodbye before flying off, after nurturing the birds from eggs laid in February.

Choice Living Community will host Hope in Every Handbag Bougie Bingo Night on Saturday, April 25 at 3700 Ocean Dr to raise funds for day programs and individualized care for adults with disabilities.

Guests will compete for designer handbag prizes, enjoy catering by Community Kitchen, and listen to DJ Johnny Keycakes.

Whataburger is offering free hot breakfast on Thursday, May 7 to teachers and staff at Corpus Christi restaurants between 5:00 and 9:00 a.m., with choices including Breakfast on a Bun, Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit, or Breakfast Taquito.

Teachers must show valid ID and the chain will also award $60,000 in classroom grants+ to support school supplies.

King HS senior Isabella Kohr became the first in CCISD to qualify for Academic Decathlon nationals and will compete soon+ Her milestone marks a new chapter in local academic history.

Corpus Christi ISD held its 40th annual Teacher of the Year celebration today, honoring Denise Caldera and Martha Buendia for classroom excellence.

South Texas Botanical Gardens on the Southside will host its annual plant sale Saturday, offering drought-resistant plants and orchids marked with red tags to help residents save water during restrictions.

The event will feature butterfly releases and a Texas-sized barbecue (fun for locals).

Alice city leaders extended a local disaster declaration on Tuesday, Apr.

21 in response to severe drought conditions that have strained water supplies while they fast-tracked permits for additional wells to support the region.

A viewer questioned why smart meters do not display real-time water usage amid a shortage as residents try to control consumption.

City Manager Peter Zanoni said the system records data with delays — officials have not set a timetable for upgrades.

City officials recommended a 25% water use cut in an emergency plan — a move set to start this September to prevent shortages; the measure will mainly impact industrial, commercial and wholesale users while most household accounts remain unaffected.

A federal appeals court ruled that Texas schools may display donated Ten Commandments posters in classrooms, upholding Senate Bill 10.

A Corpus Christi case remains pending as groups plan to ask the Supreme Court to review the decision.

Residents can learn to read their water bills by logging into the city’s online portal or reviewing mailed bills, where graphs and meter IDs display usage and fees.

A guide explains how to calculate charges (including a minimum fee and extra rates for water used over 2,000 gallons).

Residents on Corpus Christi's Westside face rough roads due to numerous potholes caused by recent rainfall and aging pavement, and city officials urge residents to report issues via 3-1-1.

Recent rain has left stagnant water in Corpus Christi and boosted the mosquito population, which raises the risk of fatal heartworm disease in dogs.

Veterinarian Scott Bugai advises pet owners to use affordable prevention measures — treatment can cost thousands if heartworm is contracted.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Scholarship & Family Night

7 p.m. — Hilliard Center — Free entry — Celebrate Buc Days with scholars, thrilling rodeo events, and a live performance by SWITCHFOOT.

Rodeo Corpus Christi

7-9 p.m. — Hilliard Center — Concert tickets required — Experience thrilling rodeo events followed by live entertainment.

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.

Date Night Comedy Show

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Mesquite Street Comedy Club — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of laughter with top touring comedians perfect for couples.