Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Charles W. Crossley Elementary School has been empty since 2001 on Corpus Christi’s Northside and now faces a 45-day demolition notice after fires in 2013 and 2022 damaged its structure.

Pastor Freddy Naranjo—owner of the Tabernacle of Praise Church which bought the site in 2012—is seeking an investor to help cover rising demolition costs as neighbors hope the building is repurposed into a library or community center.

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi has opened a Dr. Hector P.

Garcia exhibit in downtown Corpus Christi. The exhibit—highlighting the legacy of Dr. Garcia in medicine and civil rights—is open for local visitors.

Del Mar College and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi have proposed a joint architecture degree program for Coastal Bend students that may start soon—offering a new pathway in South Texas schooling.

Alice ISD security guard Joe Nino, a 24-year veteran who patrols William Adams Middle School, works each day to protect students and staff by monitoring cameras and checking doors to ensure safety.

His lifelong commitment—recognized during National Security Guard Week—has earned him trust from many students who feel secure with his presence.

TAMU-CC Harte Research Institute launched the Bringing Baffin Back program to improve water quality in Baffin Bay with nature-based solutions and local input—residents learned about four new stormwater and green space designs at a free community event held Thursday.

Corpus Christi is seeking its next film & music commissioner as the state film incentive program boosts the industry with $500M for new projects after Lydia Garza left her role this fall.

The new leader will need deep knowledge of local assets to attract film productions that support our local economy.

City Manager Peter Zanoni said he warned some council members about an altered FEMA screenshot used to support a $2M hotel incentive at Homewood Suites—but his warning was vague amid conflicting statements from Mayor Paulette Guajardo.

The council has hired outside counsel and faces a petition for removal as depositions and staff emails reveal deep concern over the project.

San Patricio leaders are holding a public meeting to plan for the Evangeline Water War as Corpus Christi will pump 24 million gallons a day + officials review strategies.

Women incarcerated at Nueces County Jail can enroll in a culinary training program to earn a certification—teaching food handling techniques that will help them secure employment after release.

Texas election officials tested voting systems today at the Nueces County Elections Office to check that votes for 17 proposed constitutional amendments and local races will be counted accurately.

Early voting will start on Oct. 20 while Election Day is scheduled for Nov. 4+ volunteers cast ballots in a mock election to compare results with expected outcomes.

Corpus Christi residents and students can tour the Texas DPS Crime Laboratory during National Forensic Science Week from September 14 through 20—where a mock crime scene and evidence testing lab show how drug analysis and DNA testing work.

One Shoreline Plaza in downtown Corpus Christi will face a foreclosure auction on Oct.

7 at 10 a.m. at the Nueces County Courthouse—Wilmington Trust will conduct the sale after the borrower defaulted on its loan.

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.

KadabraCon Sunday 2025

10 AM – 1 PM — American Bank Center — Ticket prices vary — Immerse yourself in a magical world where fandoms collide with animation, gaming, and horror.

Birding Trip in Corpus Christi, TX

All day — Corpus Christi HawkWatch — $950 per person — Experience the fall migration in America’s birdiest city with expert birding opportunities.

Saving Abel Live Concert

8-10:30 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — GA ADV: $29 + service fees — Enjoy an electrifying night with Saving Abel and special guest King Falcon.

Country Takeover

7-10 p.m. — House of Rock — $11.15 — Enjoy a night of country twang with Sergio Espinosa and Eros Garcia at House of Rock.

Any Colour You Like: A Pink Floyd Tribute

7-10 p.m. — House of Rock — $19.65 to $115.15 — Experience the iconic sounds of Pink Floyd with stunning visuals and local art at the Downtown Corpus Christi Art Walk.