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Corpus Christi
Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 20th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Corpus Christi pitmaster Pete Trevino is hosting a benefit to raise funds for local icon Ronnie 'Pointy Boots' Mathis, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 prostate cancer in April and given a prognosis of six months to a year. The event will be held Saturday, June 14 at Hi-Ho Drive Inn—3945 Baldwin Boulevard—from 12 p.m. until tickets sell out. KRIS 6 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Goodwill store will open at 4222 South Staples Street on Thursday, June 5. The grand opening will offer prizes for the first 100 guests—free coffee and raffle entry—and also feature a Jobs Connections Center to provide job support. KRIS 6 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, dozens of volunteers gathered at Oso Bay near Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and Naval Air Station-Corpus Christi to pick up trash for the Trash Free Gulf program— a partnership with H—E—B's Our Texas, Our Future that aims to keep over 800 tons of trash from reaching the Gulf. The cleanup was one of more than 40 events held across Texas. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Corpus Christi risks running out of water by April 2027 because its western water supplies are being drained by high consumption and evaporation – studies show that combined lake levels will drop below 10% by November. City leaders have launched projects like upgrading a pipeline and drilling new wells – yet these actions will not fully meet demand unless new water sources are secured. KIII-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Councilwoman Sylvia Campos announced on Facebook that the water supply for the Mary Rhodes Pipeline from the Lower Colorado River Authority was shut down due to severe drought. The city will switch to water from Lake Texana to operate the pipeline at pumping schedule 4—drawing over 70 million gallons per day—and she urged industries to lower production by 10% to conserve water. KRIS 6 News
SHOP NEWS
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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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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.
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ZombieKing Album Release
7 p.m. — House of Rock — $11.15 — Celebrate the launch of ZombieKing's new album with special guest performances.
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Trisum Live Concert
8 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy an electrifying performance by Mike Guerra & Trisum.
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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.
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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.
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House of Rock Unplugged
7 p.m. — House of Rock — $11 — Enjoy acoustic performances from local punk and rock bands as they reimagine their electric hits.
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Doug Stone Live Concert
9 PM – 1 AM — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy the smooth baritone sounds of contemporary country star Doug Stone.
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Veterans Memorial High School Graduation
6-7 p.m. — American Bank Center — Ticket required — Celebrate the achievements of graduating students in a ceremonial graduation at a prominent local venue.
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Corpus Christi Tritons vs. Nashville Kats
5-12 p.m. — American Bank Center — Tickets required — Experience an exciting matchup between local favorites and the Nashville Kats in the heart of Corpus Christi.
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