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Corpus Christi
Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Corpus Christi will host the Texas Strong 5K race at West Guth Park on July 13th at 7 a.m.—all proceeds will go to aid victims of Central Texas floods. KIII-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Corpus Christi officer and a suspect were shot overnight and are now in the hospital—officials say both are expected to be okay. KIII-TV
- ➤ Corpus Christi police arrested 53-year-old Chad Wayne Rodney on July 7 after he shot at officers at an Ocean Drive residence, causing one officer to be injured when another returned fire—he now faces six counts of aggravated assault on a peace officer and two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after doctors cleared him from treatment. Caller Times
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The South Texas Water Authority broke ground today on a desalination plant along Business 77 and FM 665 in a Nueces County cotton field that successfully pumped water during its test well. Corpus Christi officials must decide by September if they will buy up to 28 million gallons a day — a decision that could expand the project to include up to 60 wells. KIII-TV
- ➤ The new lanes on Harbor Bridge opened Tuesday to improve traffic flow for local drivers. KIII-TV
- ➤ A Corpus Christi officer and a suspect were hospitalized after a near midnight shootout at Villas of Ocean Drive Apartments, and a man shot on Southside later died with a 40-year-old suspect charged with murder. Dr. Rajesh Kannan resigned from the Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office amid investigations (while federal rules now extend a hiring freeze, phase out 30,000 VA jobs, and impose 25% tariffs on goods from Japan and South Korea effective August 1). KRIS 6 News
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Corpus Christi Comic Con - Friday
12:00 – 1:30 PM — American Bank Center — Cost info not provided — Celebrate your love for comics and pop culture at this vibrant convention.
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The Union Underground and Spineshank Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — House of Rock — $35.15 — Experience the co-headline tour featuring classic albums performed live with special guests.
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31st Annual Corpus Christi API Fishing Tournament
3-7 p.m. — Marker 37 Marina — Registration fees apply — Experience a two-day fishing tournament that helps fund scholarships for local students.
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WWE Supershow
7:30-9 p.m. — American Bank Center — Check website for price — Experience an evening of high-energy sports entertainment from WWE's finest superstars.
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Ill Niño Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Concrete Street Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic Latin metal sounds of Ill Niño live.
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2025 ATAT Professional Development Conference
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — American Bank Center — Registration required — Engage in professional development tailored for the academic community.
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Open Mic Night
6:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — Celebrate music and creativity with a vibrant open mic night hosted by Mattman.
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Amarillo Sod Poodles at Corpus Christi Hooks
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Whataburger Field — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy a thrilling minor league baseball game featuring the Sod Poodles and Hooks.
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Indiglow - No Cover
4-10 p.m. — Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon — No Cover — Electrify your night with Indiglow's high-energy mix of pop, rock, and throwback hits.
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Ty Myers Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — Concrete Street Amphitheater — Tickets starting at $153 — Experience the electrifying performance of Ty Myers live in Corpus Christi.
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