Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 25th of July.
Good morning, Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi police and Special Olympics athletes teamed up at Texas Roadhouse during the annual Tip-A-Cop fundraiser to help Coastal Bend Special Olympics athletes cover competition expenses such as medical physicals, travel, and room + board.
San Antonio man David Farias (who rescued a mother and her two young daughters from flooding on Oct.
24, 2002 near Corpus Christi's downtown) is searching for the family to reconnect and learn about their lives.
House of Rock in Corpus Christi is celebrating 21 years of live music with an all-ages concert featuring local legends on Tuesday, July 28; doors open at 5 p.m. and guests can enjoy poster signings and food — a tribute to the venue's enduring community spirit.
Corpus Christi in the 1980s saw Carousel Carnaval debut at Padre Staples Mall in 1988, extras on The Legend of Billie Jean in 1984, President Carter’s visit in 1980 and lineup at Cine 6 for Return of the Jedi in 1983.
Archive photos from the 1970s will debut next week.
A video shows archive photos from the 1980s that reveal Corpus Christi’s look and feel during that era.
Residents can view the images to explore the Coastal Bend’s past.
City staff at Tuesday's council meeting revealed a proposed $180,000 partition wall for the Janet F.
Harte Library, and the advisory board demanded better communication and a long-term restoration plan as the library continues to serve Flour Bluff and Padre Island.
Roy Miller Post Office is closed for repairs, with services moved to Portairs Post Office at 4213 S.
Port Ave (open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.) pending further updates.
Choke Canyon water levels reached 15.6% on July 24 (up from 8% a week ago), and while Stage 3 restrictions remain, officials hope combined reservoir capacity will soon allow a lift as Corpus Christi City Council discusses water-use rules and the drought contingency plan on Tuesday.
Today, the Nueces County Public Health District distributes free mosquito prevention kits at the Agua Dulce Senior Center starting at 5 p.m. Each kit provides insect repellent and mosquito dunks — tools to help safeguard homes from mosquitoes.
NB Ridaz Concert
7 p.m. — House of Rock — Ticket prices vary — Experience the smooth sounds of NB Ridaz in an energetic live performance.
Bingo Loco at Brewster Street Ice House
7 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fun twist on bingo with entertainment and prizes at Bingo Loco.
Balling by the Beach Back-to-School Basketball Tournament
10 a.m. — YWCA Corpus Christi — Registration required — Youth basketball teams from South Texas come together for a spirited competition by the beach.
Tulsa Drillers vs. Corpus Christi Hooks
6:35-7:35 p.m. — Whataburger Field — Ticket prices vary — Catch the thrilling minor league baseball action as the Drillers take on the Hooks.
Ella Langley: The Dandelion Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — Hilliard Center — Ticket prices vary — Catch Ella Langley live with special guests Kaitlin Butts and Gabriella Rose in an unforgettable night of music.
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