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Corpus Christi
Friday, August 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 8th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Robstown community mourned Lt. Albert Stout—a 31-year veteran of the police department who died Wednesday after contracting typhus on duty and had been hospitalized since February. Funeral services will be held on August 14 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at New Life At The Cross and on August 15 at 12 p.m. with a graveside service immediately following at Funeraria Del Angel as community members pay their respects. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ A Corpus Christi neighbor, David Perez, who jogs on the new Harbor Bridge, has been picking up water bottles, cigarette butts, and other trash — urging his neighbors to keep the area clean and asking officials to add trash cans at each end of the bridge. KRIS 6 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Early Monday at 12:42 a.m., a rollover crash on US 77 near State Hwy 89 left 74-year-old Hilda Montes de Magallan dead and injured three others, including a five-year-old girl and a two-year-old boy+ investigators said the 2021 Honda Accord left the roadway, hit a highway sign and rolled over multiple times before coming to rest. Action 10 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Matthew Liam Johnstone, a 36-year-old Irish national, has been charged with four counts of sexual exploitation and four counts of coercion and enticement after allegedly forcing a minor to film sexually explicit conduct in September 2022—if convicted he will face up to life in prison and fines of up to $250,000. Action 10 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Lexington Middle School will open on August 11 with a new drop-off and pick-up plan, and parents are advised to use the second entrance off Yorktown via Leadership Drive — left turns are not allowed — while Creekside Elementary will maintain its drop-off process but adjust its pick-up for younger students. KRIS 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Ben Bolt residents have faced health risks from failing septic systems for years, and local officials are planning a $65 million USDA grant project to build a modern sewer system for nearly 700 homes. The new system will connect residences to the Alice South Side Treatment Plant and officials will learn the grant details in September — residents say the change is long overdue. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Corpus Christi City Council voted for a 30-day pause on a $1.2 billion desalination plant so they can ask the Texas Water Development Board if canceling it might lose over $500 million in state funds—some council members said they would back smaller water projects if the cost is not reduced. City officials warned that the delay could cost ratepayers $5 million to $10 million and lead to higher water bills as local water supplies stay very low. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Safety enhancements are underway at the railroad crossing on Business Highway 35 between Aransas Pass and Rockport—officials say the upgrades will improve driver safety. KIII-TV
- ➤ A city audit of Corpus Christi's procurement card program found control failures such as excessive tips—and missing receipts that confirmed concerns raised last year. City management agreed to fix most issues by September 30 as new policies and tighter oversight are put in place. KRIS 6 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Gill Garden Center + Landscape Co. released its August Garden Guide with essential tips for a successful fall garden, advising residents to start fall veggie seeds next week, plant flowers for pollinators, prep garden beds with compost and mulch, and adjust watering to conserve soil moisture. The Bend Magazine
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9:00 – 10:30 PM — Brewster Street Icehouse — $15 ADV, $20 Day of Show — Celebrate the legendary rock era with a tribute that brings back the hits.
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Tulsa Drillers vs. Corpus Christi Hooks
5:05-6:35 p.m. — Whataburger Field — Cost varies — Experience live baseball action as the Drillers take on the Hooks in a thrilling matchup.
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Open Mic Night
6:30 PM — House of Rock — Free entry — Experience a night of music and creativity as performers showcase their talents in front of an enthusiastic audience.
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Air Guitar Showdown
6-7:30 p.m. — House of Rock — $0 to $6.15 — Compete for the title of Air Guitar master and win tickets to a future show at House of Rock.
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David Martinez Live Performace
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8 Bit Serenade
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SLAM FEST VII
4 PM — House of Rock — $19.65 — Enjoy a vibrant lineup of local music talents at the 7th Annual Corpus Christi Slamfest.
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Fire From the Gods Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — House of Rock — $23.15 to $24.65 — Experience a high-energy rock performance featuring Fire From the Gods and special guests Kerosene Shores.
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Frisco Roughriders vs. Corpus Christi Hooks
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Whataburger Field — Cost varies — Enjoy a thrilling baseball matchup between the Roughriders and Hooks.
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