Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 20th of June.
Good morning, Corpus Christi.
Today, H-E-B and Coastal Bend Food Bank host a free mobile food distribution event at Richard M.
Borchard Regional Fairgrounds in Robstown. Up to 1,500 families will receive food boxes, fresh produce, and school supplies between 8:00 and 11:00 a.m., with vehicle gates opening at 6:00 a.m. and public transit available.
Today, K-12 students set up lemonade stands across Corpus Christi for Lemonade Day Coastal Bend—a free youth program teaching business skills and financial literacy, while local residents are invited to visit stands at parks, sidewalks, and storefronts.
The Coastal Bend Juneteenth Festival draws thousands each year to celebrate community and history, marking its ninth year with growing attendance that highlights local pride.
Organizer Simone Sanders noted the event’s roots in Corpus Christi’s historic Juneteenth traditions and its role in uniting the community.
A new documentary titled The PVIL Story: Separate But Equal? honors the 1960 Miller Buccaneers, Texas’ first racially integrated state football champions.
The Corpus Christi screening brought together former players, filmmakers, and community members to reflect on the team’s legacy during segregation.
Father and son now teach at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and share a daily commute (celebrating their first Father's Day as colleagues) as the son secured his role from among 4,000 nationwide applicants.
Texas police have increased patrols in Corpus Christi through July 6 as part of TxDOT’s summer campaign against impaired driving — the new safety drive warns that a DWI may cost up to $17,000 in fines.
Corpus Christi plans to add 15 groundwater wells, which some rural residents fear may drain their private wells; a public hearing is scheduled for Friday, June 26 at noon on the sixth floor of City Hall (residents are encouraged to attend and share their concerns).
Gov. Abbott launched a new website last Friday — a resource hub that offers fact sheets, maps, and training info to help Texans identify and report New World screwworm, which threatens livestock, wildlife, and the rural economy.
Corpus Christi landscapers work safely under over 100-degree heat by taking 15 minute breaks and using cooling tactics such as wetting wrists.
Remigio Ayala and his crew follow OSHA guidelines while Maldonado Nursery * monitors hydration to prevent heat exhaustion.
Corpus Christi ISD athletes in grades 3-12 will attend a free football camp on Aug.
1 at Buccaneer Stadium from 9 a.m. to noon (former Dallas Cowboys receiver David Porter leads the event) with 200 spots available and priority for school registrants.
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.
RNB.FOEMOB Live Performance
7-11:30 p.m. — The Nest — Ticket purchase required — Experience an unforgettable night filled with high energy and good vibes at RNB.FOEMOB's Square Bidnez Tour.
Corpus Christi FC vs. One Knoxville SC
7:30 PM — Cabaniss Athletic Complex — General Admission — Watch as Corpus Christi FC takes on One Knoxville SC in an exciting match.
Allison Live Performance
6:00–8:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Cost not specified — Experience one of Latin America's top power pop metal bands captivating fans with their music.
Book Signing with Stanley Livingstone
6 p.m. — Schanen Estates Elementary — Free entry — Watch the award-winning local author sign his new romantic thriller, 'Your Story Told by Another'.
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