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Sunday, May 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors gathered on Saturday for the inaugural Cinco de Mayo Fiesta hosted by Catholic Charities and Mother Teresa Shelter to benefit a special abilities program. Director Becky Pugh said the event featured dance, health and financial workshops, and 12 craft and food vendors — with sponsors including Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Chris Swann, and Driscoll Health. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Corpus Christi residents will be able to shred unwanted items and documents at the Litter Critter community clean-up event on Saturday, May 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Veterans Memorial High School's parking lot located at 3750 Cimarron Boulevard — commercial hauling is not permitted and shredding services run until noon. KIII-TV
- ➤ Crawfish for a Cause returned this year to Corpus Christi—raising hundreds of thousands of dollars for local nonprofits that serve underserved children and families at the Wesley Community Center and the Junior League of Corpus Christi. The funds will repair vandalism damage and help continue free community programs. KIII-TV
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Caller-Times presented a 20-year look back at May 4 front pages—featuring events like the Blue Angels during Buc Days, local track meets, cemetery restorations, and folklórico dances—to highlight memorable moments in Corpus Christi history. Caller Times
- ➤ Caller-Times published a series of photos taken in April that captured community events in Corpus Christi including Earth Day-Bay Day celebrations at Heritage Park, high school track meets, and memorial services. The images highlighted local landmarks and everyday moments—offering a visual look back at a busy month. Caller Times
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Visit Corpus Christi is preparing to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week with a citywide scavenger hunt — and local coffee shops will join in by offering free coffee tomorrow. The initiative emphasizes tourism’s role in boosting the local economy and supporting small businesses. KIII-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Voters in Nueces County cast just under 4000 ballots — approving a $193M bond for Flour Bluff ISD that will fund future school projects. KIII-TV
- ➤ Unofficial May 3 election returns from Nueces, San Patricio and Aransas counties show outcomes in school board, mayoral and city council races as well as votes on bond measures for school facilities — results in Nueces and Aransas were complete by 8:30 p.m. while updates for San Patricio are pending. Caller Times
- ➤ Projected winners emerged in elections for mayor, council, and school board seats in several San Patricio County cities as 100% of the votes were counted—some races were unopposed while key charter propositions passed. Voters also approved bond issues for school facilities and municipal projects in districts like Gregory-Portland and Ingleside. KRIS 6 News
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Open Mic Night
6:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — Celebrate creativity and talent with a night of music, comedy, and performances at the House of Rock.
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Emma James Concert
7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free admission — Enjoy a live performance from Emma James in a vibrant local venue.
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INDIO Concert Event
9 p.m. — House of Rock — $11.15 — INDIO returns with special guests Navarro and The Creatures & Alex and The Space Cadets.
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CC Songwriters Showcase
7 p.m. — House of Rock — $11.15 — Celebrate local talent with a showcase of original music from Corpus Christi songwriters.
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Open Mic Night
6:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — Enjoy a vibrant night of music, comedy, and creativity at an exciting open mic event hosted by Mattman.
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Six String Showdown Qualifying Round
7 p.m. — House of Rock — $0 to $11.15 — Witness aspiring guitarists battle it out with their two-minute performances in a quest for the semi-finals.
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