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Corpus Christi
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Early giving is underway for the annual Coastal Bend Day of Giving — 63 South Texas non-profits benefit this year. KIII-TV
- ➤ On Oct. 28th and today, hundreds of veterans gathered at Shady Rest Ranch in Freer for the Venison for Veterans event, which combined deer hunting, fellowship and church services under Field of Dreams Christian Ministries. Navy veteran Anthony Drogos said the event—marking 30 years of honoring veterans—helped him find peace after his military service. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Corpus Christi Animal Care Services spotlights Harmony as this week’s Pet of the Week—she is a 3-year-old spayed German Shepherd mix weighing 38 lbs with a negative heartworm test result and has been at the shelter since Oct. 10. Visitors can meet her during shelter hours from Monday to Saturday between 12:00 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Action 10 News
- ➤ Coastal Bend Food Bank is receiving $310,000 from H-E-B’s $5 million donation to Texas food banks—funds that will help keep meals on tables for local families. KIII-TV
- ➤ Corpus Christi city leaders announced a $1 million plan to renovate Greenwood Sports Complex—updating restrooms, concession stands, dugouts, bleachers, and fields. Westside families eagerly await the upgrades, and construction is expected to begin soon. KRIS 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ A state order calls for the removal of decorative street art, but Corpus Christi artists and local officials are fighting to keep it on display—organizing efforts to protect the city's vibrant murals. KIII-TV
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Across the Coastal Bend, school districts are celebrating Red Ribbon Week with parades, dress-up days and drug education activities that engage students and law enforcement — the eight-day event continues until Oct. 31. KRIS 6 News
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Rural residents met at Rockin’ K Farms—submitting over 250 signatures to urge state regulators to set up a groundwater conservation district for the Evangeline Aquifer. KIII-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The lowering of the Harbor Bridge center span is postponed today due to bad weather since workers need 10 hours of daylight to work safely. Officials have not yet set a new schedule for the demolition milestone. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Residents near Timbergate Drive face ongoing road work until July 2026 as part of a $4.73 million voter-approved project that started in April 2025. The construction now directs traffic eastbound one way starting today—motorists must follow posted detour signs. Caller Times
- ➤ Plans to lower the Old Harbor Bridge’s center span are on hold — weather concerns forced TxDOT to delay the operation until later this week. KIII-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ John Navar from Flour Bluff launched a campaign to collect Type 1 Diabetes Barbie dolls for young patients at Driscoll Children's Hospital and delivered the first 100 dolls, including one given to a newly diagnosed child. Local donors and a major foundation helped raise over $15,000 while a distributor facilitated a $9,000 Mattel order that was placed on Tuesday — adding more dolls for children in need. KRIS 6 News
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Sonny Salinas Live Performance
5-10 p.m. — Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon — No cover charge — Enjoy a night of crowd-favorite covers courtesy of the charismatic Sonny Salinas.
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Boo-gie Nights Halloween Party with Tres Matts
8:30 PM — House of Rock — Free Show — Dance the night away at a Halloween party featuring live music and a costume contest with spooky prizes.
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The Klocks Live Performance
9 PM — Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon — No Cover — Experience high-energy hits and an unforgettable party atmosphere with The Klocks.
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Open Mic Night at House of Rock
6:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — A night of music, comedy, and creativity awaits performers of all levels.
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Lead Generation Workshop with Michael Tritthart
9:00 AM – 3:30 PM — Embassy Suites by Hilton Corpus Christi — Check event page for pricing — Enhance your marketing skills with Google tools that can boost your income significantly.
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Aaron Jacob Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse — Free Admission — Enjoy an energetic live performance by Aaron Jacob.
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Hollydays Market Corpus Christi 2025
9 a.m. – 9:59 p.m. — Hilliard Center — Ticketed event — Explore over 130 unique merchants for a fun holiday shopping experience in South Texas.
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Keeping Diabetes at Bay 5K Walk/Run
7:30-11:30 a.m. — Water's Edge Park — Registration fee applies — Participate in a community-focused event to promote health awareness and diabetes management.
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A Skylit Drive Concert
6:00-8:30 p.m. — House of Rock — $23.15 to $24.65 — Experience an electrifying return of A Skylit Drive with special guests Softspoken, Tilde, and Safelyhome.
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Open Mic Night at House of Rock
6:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Sign up for free — Showcase your musical and comedic talent on a vibrant stage hosted by Mattman.
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