Good morning, Corpus Christi.

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.

A Corpus Christi officer and a suspect were shot overnight and are now in the hospital—officials say both are expected to be okay.

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.

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.

The new lanes on Harbor Bridge opened Tuesday to improve traffic flow for local drivers.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ill Niño Concert

7 PM – 1 AM — Concrete Street Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the energetic Latin metal sounds of Ill Niño live.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.