Good morning, Corpus Christi.

The Ride for the Warriors Poker Run will be held Saturday, May 17 in Corpus Christi and gives riders a chance to win a $1,000 cash prize while supporting local combat veterans and Burn Pits 360.

The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association leads the event with support from the Heil Law Firm and Harley-Davidson (which will also feature live music, food trucks, free drinks, and a 50-50 raffle) to attract participants.

Storm cleanup is underway today in Alice and Bishop as crews clear storm debris, and a mobile food bank will distribute supplies Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at 5442 Bear Lane; Corpus Christi Cathedral will close May 26 for renovations with final Masses May 24 and 25—Airline Road will be closed Tuesday 8 p.m. to Wednesday 6 a.m. and Staples will close Wednesday 8 p.m. to Thursday 6 a.m. while lane closures affect U.S. 181 and FM 2986 in Portland.

Port Aransas Police arrested George Baermann, 41, on Saturday at 8 p.m. after his Ford F250 struck 61-year-old Heather Miller in a golf cart, killing her—he had a DWI case dismissed on March 3rd, 2023.

Del Mar College will award 1,214 certificates and associate’s degrees this Friday at 7 p.m. at the American Bank Center in Corpus Christi—tickets are limited so the event will be livestreamed at 6:30 p.m. with special guest speaker Dr. Wayne Morris, a college alumnus and former Vikings football player.

Elizabeth Street near Christus Spohn Hospital in Corpus Christi reopened after a $2.4 million reconstruction project — the work added new asphalt, sidewalks, ADA-compliant curb ramps, and upgraded traffic signals while keeping hospital access open throughout construction.

The Corpus Christi Fire Department held an awards ceremony on Friday to honor emergency responders who saved baseball player Quinn Supnet after he became unresponsive in a March game collision.

Alex Benavides received the Citizens Lifesaving Award — the recognition was given for his decisive actions — and Supnet made a full recovery.

Driscoll Children's Hospital honored 12 nurses at a special luncheon Monday in Corpus Christi—Ashley Rodriguez, working in the NICU, was named Nurse of the Year and received a new BMW for her exceptional care.

Incarnate Word Academy's Angel Tennis team won its second consecutive state championship in the 4-A division on April 7-8 at the Waco Tennis Regional Center — senior Kameron Fernandez was runner-up in boys singles while Cameron Rybar and Nikhil Madappa secured the boys doubles title.

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.

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.

CC Songwriters Showcase

7 p.m. — House of Rock — $11.15 — Celebrate local talent with a showcase of original music from Corpus Christi songwriters.

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.

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.

Slade Coulter Live Performance

9 PM — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — GA ADV: $15 + service fees, GA Day of Show: $20 + service fees — Experience a night of lively music at Brewster Street Icehouse.

ZombieKing Album Release

7 p.m. — House of Rock — $11.15 — Celebrate the launch of ZombieKing's new album with special guest performances.

Trisum Live Concert

8 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy an electrifying performance by Mike Guerra & Trisum.

Open Mic Night

6:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — Experience a lively night of music and comedy at an unforgettable open mic event.

Six String Showdown: The Semi-Finals

7 p.m. — House of Rock — $11.15 — Witness aspiring musicians showcase their talent for a chance to reach the finals.