Good Day
Corpus Christi
Wednesday, August 27th, 2025
Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 27th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A donated trailer now helps support foster children in Corpus Christi as part of a program that started in 2020 as a Christmas gift drive and now provides year‐round gifts and resources—local groups have expanded outreach to help more children. KIII-TV
- ➤ Residents on Vanderbilt Drive are worried that abandoned homes have attracted squatters, and city code enforcement has escalated a work order to address the issue within the week—neighbors expect improvements soon. KRIS 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ City officials in Corpus Christi are looking at whether to start an outside probe after an auditor found that hotel developers likely changed a FEMA document to get $2 million in tax money for a new downtown hotel — the memo from George Holland raised concerns — and a lawsuit by a rival developer has added pressure for clear answers. Caller Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ TAMUCC hosted a topping out ceremony on August 26 for its new 85,000-square-foot Arts and Media building where students and faculty signed a steel beam before it was raised. The facility — which includes a 200-seat recital hall for the music, theatre and dance programs — will open by summer 2026. KRIS 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City officials and Flour Bluff ISD met Monday with 70 community members to talk about shortened hours at the Janet F. Harte Library due to a state law change that cut operating time from 44 to 28 hours a week. Councilman Mark Scott and City Manager Peter Zanoni said they reviewed ideas—including building a stand-alone library on the 2026 bond that would take about four years to complete. KRIS 6 News
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Crowbar Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Tickets from $41 — Experience an electrifying live performance by Crowbar in Corpus Christi.
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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.
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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.
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Matt Castillo Concert
8:00-10:30 PM — Concrete Street Amphitheatre — Tickets starting at $ — Enjoy an evening with Matt Castillo in a vibrant atmosphere.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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That 1 Guy Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — House of Rock — $21.65 — Experience the unique and imaginative sounds of Mike Silverman, aka That 1 Guy, in a one-of-a-kind musical performance.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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