Good Day
Corpus Christi
Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Community Shop in Rockport became a nonprofit—after 40 years of service—and now operates in its own location—relying on volunteer help—to return net proceeds to local charities. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Friends and family will honor Jarvis 'Mike' Smith Jr. at a Sept. 10 celebration of life—he was an iconic KOPY radio announcer and key Alice community leader. KIII-TV
- ➤ The Coastal Bend Labor Council held its 76th annual Labor Day breakfast at Holiday Inn Airport this morning to honor blue-collar workers as keynote speaker Gina Benavides, a retired justice from the 13th Court of Appeals, said workers built America but still face wage and safety struggles. Action 10 News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Corpus Christi firefighters quickly contained a blaze Monday morning when two dump trucks caught fire near Ahern and North Bluntzer Street—crews arrived around 10 a.m. and kept the fire from spreading to nearby homes as the cause remains under investigation. KIII-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Padre Island restaurants had a busy summer with full dining rooms and long lines serving local residents and tourists—after last year’s storm setback, businesses like Surfside Sandwich Shoppe and Guajillos are hopeful they will carry that momentum into fall. KRIS 6 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On September 1, Texas lawmakers enacted 835 new laws that impact public schools, law enforcement and water infrastructure — including measures that expand parental rights in education and adjust regulations for medical marijuana and criminal penalties like those for jugging — setting new standards for state policy. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Corpus Christi city council is voting today on Amendment Number 5 for the $1.2B Inner Harbor desalination project's contract with Kiewit—this decision will shape the city's future water projects. Council member Sylvia Campos, who opposes the project, plans to vote no. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Corpus Christi City Council will review changes to water, wastewater, stormwater fees and property tax details on Sept. 2—these adjustments may raise bills for residents and businesses starting in January as the council works to address drought costs and legacy debts. The council will hold a second vote on Sept. 9 and allow public comments as part of the proposed $1.2 billion operating budget process. Caller Times
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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
Better to be too early and have to try again, than be too late and have to catch up.
~ Paul Graham
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