Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of September.
Good morning, Corpus Christi.
Young adults from the Corpus Christi Diocese gathered at TAMUCC for a canonization watch party—connecting as they shared in this historic event.
TAMUCC students braved rainy weather on Sunday to clean up campus as part of the Islander Clean initiative—teams worked in groups to collect trash from various areas.
The event showed their commitment to improving their school environment.
Corpus Christi ISD on Saturday conducted its annual Operation K.E.Y.S. walk—175 staff, volunteers and community members knocked on 250 doorsteps to help families of non-reenrolled students get support and return to class.
Aransas County bought a 950-acre Copano Cove Ranch for conservation, flood control, and community access—after nearly 1.5 years of work and a $2.35 million purchase funded by a $2.6 million grant—and will now develop a management plan with local partners.
The Corpus Christi City Council will vote tomorrow on reinstating a street fee on residents' utilities—expected to add about $6.60 per month—to help cover a $15 million funding gap for street work, while also weighing new water and wastewater rate proposals.
Council members are divided, with some advocating for the fee and others expressing concern over its impact on bills.
6-year-old Emery Ramos is still searching for a bone marrow match during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month as the National Marrow Donation Program calls on local donors — a campaign especially important for Hispanic children — and covers all testing and expenses.
NMDP is asking local residents to register as bone marrow donors during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month to help cure cancer in children like Emery—this effort seeks to find the lifesaving match needed for treatment.
The organization emphasizes that more donors are critical to support these young patients.
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.
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.
Nathan Allen Live Performance
8 PM – 2 AM — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Tickets available — Enjoy lively music by country artist Nathan Allen from Corpus Christi.
Casey Donahew Concert
9-10:30 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — $25+ for general admission — Enjoy an uplifting evening with live music from Casey Donahew.
Emery Concert
5:30-10:30 p.m. — Concrete Street Amphitheater — Ticket prices vary — Experience the emotional journey of Seattle's Emery as they share their heartfelt tales through powerful music.
Gunnar Latham Live Performance
7 PM – 1 AM — Brewster Street Icehouse — Free entry — Enjoy smooth singing from Texas's rodeo cowboy at this free show.
Crucial Riddim 10th Anniversary Show
6:30-9:30 p.m. — House of Rock — $11.15 — Celebrate a decade of music with Crucial Riddim and special guests Los Survivors and The Bad Chords.
KadabraCon Saturday 2025
10 AM – 1 PM — American Bank Center — Tickets required — Dive into a magical universe where fandoms of animation, gaming, and horror come together for an unforgettable experience.
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