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Corpus Christi
Tuesday, August 12th, 2025
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Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 12th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Corpus Christi plans big upgrades to Northside parks. The former Washington Elementary campus will get an amphitheater, pavilion, food truck court and trailhead plaza while T.C. Ayers Park will add a softball field, sidewalks and an aquatic center, and other parks will see new trailheads and playgrounds — city records show. Caller Times
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Brewster Street Icehouse opens its new island restaurant at 11 a.m. Tuesday with live music from Thursday—Saturday, a family-friendly patio, and a playground while serving the same full menu as its other locations. KIII-TV
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Two men were arrested over the weekend for reckless driving—21-year-old Roy Blaker drove near 100 mph on Highway 358 and faces unlawful carrying of a weapon while 23-year-old Elijah Garcia was stopped on Shoreline Boulevard and faces possession of a controlled substance. KIII-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Students returned to school on August 11 at Calk-Wilson Elementary and Hamlin Middle School in Corpus Christi ISD—teachers and principals welcomed them as children settled into new classes and grades. Parents helped ease the start of the school year as the campus buzzed with activity. Caller Times
- ➤ Corpus Christi Independent School District officials announced that the school year which began on August 11 had new rules requiring students to keep cell phones in their backpacks along with added safety measures such as increased officer presence and stricter policies on vaping and bullying. The district also set updated rules for attendance, library oversight, religious displays, and bonds renovations—and reported improvements in STAAR test scores to boost accountability and learning. KIII-TV
- ➤ Today, Corpus Christi ISD launched the school year by streaming the first day of school from the new Lexington Middle School (CCISD-Live) as students and teachers began classes. KIII-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Nueces County Board of Judges terminated County Auditor Grayson Meyer, who was appointed on May 5, after a forensic audit uncovered financial irregularities in his office — county officials said the decision is part of ongoing efforts to ensure proper financial oversight. KRIS 6 News
SHOP NEWS
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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
8 PM - 12 AM — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy a night of live music with David Martinez.
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8 Bit Serenade
9 PM — Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon — No Cover — Experience high-energy '80s dance hits with a modern rock twist and enjoy live music on the patio.
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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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Open Mic Night
6:30 PM — House of Rock — Free entry — Unleash your talent at a vibrant night of music, comedy, and creativity hosted by Mattman.
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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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Frisco Roughriders at Corpus Christi Hooks Baseball Game
6:35-8:05 p.m. — Whataburger Field — Tickets required — Catch thrilling minor league baseball action with the Frisco Roughriders facing off against the Corpus Christi Hooks.
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Chris Cagle Concert
8:00-10:30 PM — Brewster Street Icehouse — $20+ — Experience an unforgettable night with live country music by Chris Cagle.
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Barrilitos & BBQ 5K
9 AM – 1 PM — Cole Park Amphitheater — Entry fee varies — Run by the bay and enjoy delicious barbecue treats after the race.
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