Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Corpus Christi will celebrate Fourth of July with the Mayor's Big Bang Celebration featuring a food festival at Water's Edge Park and a fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. Officials advise arriving early due to heavy traffic and free RTA shuttle service.

Corpus Christi is partnering with Reliant to offer free box fans this Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Greenwood Senior Center; a limit of one fan per person and two per car applies, and cool snacks & family game packets will be available.

Fireworks stands are operating for Fourth of July festivities; residents must know that lighting fireworks inside city limits is illegal — fines can be steep.

The stands run from June 24 to July 5.

Comedian Ali Siddiq will bring his Custom Fit Tour to Selena Auditorium on Saturday, June 27 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets start at $30 and are available via Ticketmaster + the arena box office.

Gulf Coast Growth Ventures donated $25,000 to fund a skilled trades summer camp at the Craft Training Center of the Coastal Bend, where 6th-8th grade students will gain hands-on experience in welding, pipe fitting, and crane rigging this summer.

The University's Special Collections and Archives is moving to 233 N.

Chaparral in downtown Corpus Christi to provide better protection and nearly double its space against hurricane damage. The three-week relocation will improve community access + preserve local history with extended operating hours.

City Council postponed a decision on the Inner Harbor desalination plant until Sept.

1 after a 15-hour meeting on June 2, amid debate over a $300,000 study (which focused on water movement and not marine biology) while officials note that temporary measures are keeping Corpus Christi's low water supplies marginal.

City Manager Peter Zanoni announced that the water emergency timeline has been pushed back to September 2027 due to recent rain.

Despite ongoing Stage 3 restrictions, city leaders call for continued water project upgrades + desalination to secure long-term resources.

TDOT's contractor is finalizing work on West Laguna Madre Bridge with lane closures running until June 30.

Today, the eastbound lane and shoulder are closed at Park Road 22 & additional closures on June 29 and 30 will merge ramp traffic on the Flour Bluff entrance.

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'.

Back-to-School Basketball Camp

10 a.m. – 8 p.m. — YWCA Corpus Christi — $89 (early bird for members) — Sharpen basketball skills and confidence at this two-day camp for youth athletes.