Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 11th of June.
Good morning, Corpus Christi.
Fulton Mansion State Historic Site in Rockport will host a Victorian Day of Play on Saturday, June 13 with lawn and parlor games like croquet, badminton, jacks, and dominoes.
Admission is $5 per person, with children (5 and under free) and registration is required.
Residents in Odem are alarmed after a pack of roaming dogs killed a pet in October 2025 and two cats last week — they urge city officials to strengthen animal control measures amid ongoing concerns for local pets and livestock.
Downtown Corpus Christi hosted its fifth annual Mural Fest on June 10 where international artists painted new murals on buildings.
The works featured five pieces—including 'The Band,' 'Ser Alado,' 'Community Love,' 'Littoral Patterns' and 'Lonestar Tide'—at landmarks across the city.
A Corpus Christi student has gone viral with his Instagram food reviews, urging residents to eat local.
Nursing student Alexander Schwab, known as White Guy Tries, films his reviews at spots such as Julio's Easy Stop + adds humor with help from his sister.
The USS Lexington Museum will host its sixth annual Steel Beach Luau tomorrow in Hangar Bay Two—featuring live music, tropical food and exclusive flight deck access.
Tickets are available via the museum's social media pages.
Texas officials confirmed that the New World screwworm has reappeared in parts of southwest Texas and New Mexico, threatening livestock and raising beef prices.
Agriculture teams will release sterile male flies to contain the pest — a method used successfully decades ago — in efforts to protect ranchers' herds.
The Texas Education Agency released STAAR end-of-course exam scores on June 10, showing that Corpus Christi ISD improved its math results from 71% to 81% approaching grade level & Coastal Bend districts enjoyed gains in biology and U.S. history; STAAR scores for grades 3-8 will be released on June 16.
Horse House Corpus Christi camp in Flour Bluff invites kids to trade screen time for horseback riding, hands-on learning with farm animals, and outdoor fun through the end of July.
The camp offers weekly rates based on the number of children and teaches real-world skills.
Corpus Christi ISD’s board approved a $368M budget on June 8 that provides raises for all eligible employees, including a $680 increase for teachers and adjustments for other staff.
The district will begin classes on Tuesday, Aug. 11.
CoastLife Credit Union honored 11 local students Tuesday night—selected from over 300 applicants—to receive $1,500 scholarships supporting further education; the awards went to seven high school seniors, three college students and one trade school student.
Scientists express concern over Corpus Christi Inner Harbor desalination plant due to its partially enclosed bay that may cause slower water exchange compared to models in Tampa while city officials maintain that the salinity change will have minimal marine impact.
AXE H2O has submitted a privately funded proposal for a desalination plant in Corpus Christi and requests city commitment by June 18.
The plan promises up to 150M gallons per day of desalinated water (at $6.50 per thousand gallons) with brine discharged three miles into the Gulf.
A local beekeeper said today that bee attacks rise during hot, dry conditions and advised those outdoors to get into a vehicle with AC running or use a water hose to deter bees, and to carry allergy medication as a precaution.
Ralph Barbosa Stand-Up Comedy Show
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Selena Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience the unique humor of Ralph Barbosa as he brings his laid-back comedic style to the stage.
Struggle Jennings Live Performance
Evening show — Brewster Street Icehouse — Tickets available — Experience the outlaw country vibes of Struggle Jennings in an intimate setting.
RTP - The Rush Tribute Project
7:30-9 p.m. — Hilliard Center, Corpus Christi, TX — Concert Tickets Available — Bringing the Spirit of Rush to you in a skilled musical homage.
Candlelight: 90s Hip Hop on Strings
5:30-7:30 p.m. — Omni Corpus Christi Hotel — Ticketed event — Enjoy a unique concert blending 90s hip hop classics with enchanting string arrangements in a magical candlelit atmosphere.
Nate Bargatze Stand-Up Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Hilliard Center — Tickets required — Enjoy a night of clean, relatable comedy from Nate Bargatze, one of the most sought-after stand-up comedians today.
Entheos Concert
6-9 p.m. — House of Rock — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying co-headlining concert with Crystal Lake and Entheos, plus special guests.
Ali Siddiq Live Comedy Show
7-10 p.m. — Corpus Christi Venue — Ticket prices vary — Laugh along with Ali Siddiq, hailed as stand-up comedy’s most prolific storyteller.
Alex Lucero Band Performance
6-9 PM — House of Rock — Entry fee varies — Experience the uplifting sounds of Alex Lucero and enjoy a night of music filled with love and positivity.
Heritage Park Market Days
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Heritage Park — Free entry — A vibrant market showcasing local businesses, makers, and delicious food in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Southside Business Association Lunch and Learn
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. — Sal's Bronx Pizza — Free entry — Connect and grow your business while enjoying a meal.
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