Good morning, Corpus Christi.

KEDT is hosting Classic Brew, its 29th annual event, on Sept.

4 at the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History to raise funds after recent federal budget cuts—featuring over 25 restaurants, 150 beers, and live music from 7 to 9:30 p.m. to support local public broadcasting.

Ingleside is growing fast as new homes, businesses, and construction projects emerge around town—reshaping the local landscape for residents.

A 60-year-old Corpus Christi woman, Angelita Chavez, died after a pickup truck hit her SUV at an intersection on FM 43—FM 2444 just after 11 p.m.; the pickup driver was injured and taken to a hospital.

U.S. News and World Report released rankings on Aug.

19 that showed no Corpus Christi high school reached the top— the School of Science and Technology ranked 168 in Texas while Calallen High School was the highest among traditional public schools at 317. The Texas Education Agency also gave letter grades, with seven local high schools earning an A.

A lightning-sparked wildfire that began Friday, August 22 near the Malaquite Visitor Center in Padre Island National Seashore burned 3,000 acres and is 70% contained—firefighters continue to monitor the blaze as it burns.

Corpus Christi officials are considering reintroducing a street maintenance fee to fund residential street repairs as the city faces a projected shortfall for fiscal year 2027.

If approved in January 2026, the fee will rise from $5.30 to about $6.60 per month and is expected to generate roughly $15 million over nine months—helping close the funding gap.

Eight years after Hurricane Harvey hit, Aransas County is still fighting to finish its new courthouse — delayed by construction problems, rising costs and legal disputes — and county officials are working on fixing courtrooms and jail cells.

They expect to move into the building by Christmas once the remaining issues are resolved.

Health officials in Corpus Christi say that with COVID active and flu season coming soon, residents should get their flu shots by early November and follow steps like washing hands and isolating if sick — free shots are available at the Nueces County Public Health District and local pharmacies.

Open Mic Night at House of Rock

6:30 PM — House of Rock — Free entry — Experience a night of eclectic performances from music to comedy and showcase your talent.

Crowbar Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Tickets from $41 — Experience an electrifying live performance by Crowbar in Corpus Christi.

Clarissa Serna Live

9 p.m. — Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon — No cover charge — Experience an unforgettable night filled with soul, rock, and R&B from a hometown favorite.

Break Fest

5-12 p.m. — House of Rock — $11.15 to $19.65 — Experience two nights filled with live music from an incredible lineup of local bands.

Matt Castillo Concert

8:00-10:30 PM — Concrete Street Amphitheatre — Tickets starting at $ — Enjoy an evening with Matt Castillo in a vibrant atmosphere.

MusicWalk (Enhanced ArtWalk)

6-10 p.m. — Downtown Corpus Christi — Free entry — Experience the vibrant rhythms of MusicWalk with local artists and musicians uniting the community.

Cody Jinks Concert

6:00 – 8:30 PM — Concrete Street Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a night of country music with Cody Jinks in Corpus Christi.

Los Yesterdays Concert

8:00 – 10:30 PM — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — $30 + service charges — Experience an evening of live music featuring Los Yesterdays with the McCharmlys.

Harry Potter Trivia Night

6-11:59 p.m. — The Annex — Prizes for winners — Test your knowledge on the magical world of Harry Potter during a fun-filled trivia night.

House of Rock UNPLUGGED

7 p.m. — House of Rock — $11.15 — Experience local talents with a new acoustic twist at this unique musical showcase.