Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Today at the Buc Day's Parade, Barbi and Rudy rode in a decorated carriage pulled by majestic Clydesdales + they waved to an excited crowd along the parade route.

Texas SandFest returns to Port Aransas and welcomes visitors from across the country to see world-class artists create sand sculptures at the nation’s largest native-sand festival.

The event opens tomorrow (9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.) and highlights family traditions and local community spirit.

Corpus Christi Independent School District held its annual Teacher Job Fair at Mary Carroll High School on Saturday, where teachers, coaches and community members met with principals and hiring teams for interviews on available roles.

Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez said the event highlighted competitive salaries and benefits, and the district is still accepting applications online.

The city faces a $7M gap in its 2026 budget and officials said they managed a similar shortfall last year without major service cuts—officials remain unsure how the gap will affect city services.

On Saturday, the Corpus Christi Hooks defeated the Frisco RoughRiders 5-1 at Whataburger Field as Lance McCullers Jr.—recovering from right flexor tendon surgery—pitched five scoreless innings with seven strikeouts while Pascanel Ferreras’ homer and Ryan Wrobleski’s two-run blast helped secure the win.

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.

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.

The Meza Band Performance

7-10 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Cost not specified — Enjoy a night of live music by The Meza Band at a popular local venue.

Mike Pinto Concert

7 PM — House of Rock — $20 to $150 — Enjoy a night of music with Mike Pinto and special guest Sonny Salinas in celebration of the venue's anniversary.

Cinco De Mayo Fiesta

11 AM — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — $3 Margaritas All Day — Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with live mariachi music and good vibes.

Open Mic Night at House of Rock

6:30-10 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — Showcase your musical and comedic talents at this vibrant open mic night hosted by Mattman.

Midland RockHounds vs. Corpus Christi Hooks

11:05 a.m. — Whataburger Field — Tickets available — Catch the excitement as the Midland RockHounds take on the Corpus Christi Hooks in an action-packed baseball game.

Blue Angels Air Show

8 AM-7 PM — Corpus Christi Bayfront — Free entry — Enjoy breathtaking aerial performances as the Blue Angels celebrate the Navy's 250th anniversary.