Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Local volunteers help drivers free their vehicles from the sand on Corpus Christi and Padre Island beaches without any charge.

Anthony Goralczyk, a 20-year veteran rescuer, said his team uses kinetic ropes and soft shackles and will be working on Padre Island during Memorial Day Weekend—a service that spares drivers the high fees charged by commercial operators.

The district attorney’s office sentenced two Texas Syndicate gang members—Jesse Martinez to 30 years and Gabriel Galindo to 24 years with five years probation—after they pleaded guilty on January 2 to distributing methamphetamine and heroin in a drug trafficking investigation that began in 2020 in Corpus Christi.

Corpus Christi police arrested Sean Taylor on Tuesday on a $750,000 bond after he reportedly fired into a group on Shoreline on Sunday — authorities say the investigation continues.

Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi ranked third in the USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards and celebrated its 35th anniversary with its first top-three finish.

President and CEO Jesse Gilbert said the team is grateful to every voter and noted the aquarium continues to offer family-friendly animal presentations and a popular splash park.

Activists held a press conference on May 21 at City Hall to demand the firing of city manager Peter Zanoni as former councilman Jim Klein and councilwoman Sylvia Campos led the call.

On Wednesday, the Nueces County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to protect the county's legal status in the housing authority tax exemption plan—joining the Corpus Christi City Council and Del Mar College in opposing changes that might remove hundreds of millions in property value from tax rolls. Officials warned the measure could lead to significant local revenue shortfalls.

Texas lawmakers on Tuesday gave preliminary approval to proposals that raise homestead exemptions to lower property taxes for homeowners & exempt business inventory from school tax, with final votes set before the bills head to Gov. Abbott.

Lawmakers will decide soon while voters in November will have the final word in amending the state constitution.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open Mic Night

6:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — Unleash your creativity with music, comedy, and poetry at an unforgettable open mic night.

Brunch! - The Musical

11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — House of Rock — $19.50 — Enjoy a star-studded musical performance while savoring a specialty brunch menu.