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Corpus Christi
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Corpus Christi has seen lighter Thanksgiving travel with only a 1% increase at the airport as fewer people are flying due to high economic concerns. DPS said Highway 77 and I-37 will be busy routes Sunday for travelers coming home—experts expect long waits then. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ The city announced Thanksgiving closures with trash pickup moved to Saturday and public facilities closed while one lane on South Staples is shut for repairs until Dec 2. A new Gold’s Gym will reopen next year with almost $1M in renovations, Medicare will cut prices on 15 expensive drugs, September home sales data is released today, and the Olympic torch is lit today in Greece — ahead of the Winter Games in February. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ The Corpus Christi IceRays will host an 'Ice out hunger' charity game on Friday and Saturday—supporting the Coastal Bend Food Bank—as they take on the New Mexico Ice Wolves. The event aims to help reduce hunger by inviting local fans to get involved. KIII-TV
- ➤ Fresh-cut Christmas trees are now available at Gill Garden Center + Landscape Co. in Corpus Christi, offering sizes from 5ft to 11ft with a special 20ft tree at the Botanical Gardens; customers will have the option to join a tree shopping event featuring holiday lattes + treats on Nov. 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Bend Magazine
- ➤ Coastal Christmas 2025 will bring Corpus Christi families a festive winter event with hourly skate sessions at 45 minutes each, sensory-friendly skating with Santa on December 22, DJ late-night skates, and a holiday market with free hot cocoa — a tradition that offers fun for all ages. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ A group of nine widows and several caregivers known as Las Chulas en Rojo makes handmade wreaths to honor veterans at Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery; newcomer Nancy Kohn joins after her husband was laid to rest in September. The group will deliver the wreaths on December 13 — they will also hold a workshop on December 5 at 10 a.m. to prepare more wreaths. Action 10 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ A new Chipotle on Saratoga Boulevard at 6226 opened on Wednesday in Corpus Christi and is the first to offer Chipotlane— a drive-thru lane where customers pick up digital orders without leaving their cars; the restaurant is hiring for about 30 positions. KRIS 6 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Federal agencies warned coastal bend shoppers to guard against holiday scams that use fake ads, non-delivery schemes, and counterfeit postage, and they urged consumers to verify website URLs and use credit cards for added protection. KRIS 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ South Texas Botanical Gardens and Nature Center will host its Holly-Days celebration starting tomorrow through December 20, offering eco-friendly art, Santa visits, hayrides, and holiday crafts on select Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at 8545 S. Staples St.—visitors will also see a 20-foot lighted fir tree and eco art made from recycled plastic bottles creating a green winter display. KRIS 6 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Ten students completed Texas A&M-Kingsville's first Clinical Medical Assistant Program at the new Alice location on Monday and received certificates at a Jim Wells County Commissioners' Court meeting led by Judge Pete Trevino — the 15-week course included 160 hours of training and qualifies them to take the NHA exam on December 1. KRIS 6 News
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Ryan Hopper is live at La Palmera Mall sharing tips to help shoppers save money this holiday season—experts say a WalletHub report found many Black Friday deals are false discounts and warn consumers to check for real savings to avoid high credit card costs. KIII-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Lane closures will impact the South Staples area and a section of Norton near Kostoryz starting Monday. Officials plan to implement the closures for roadwork—motorists should expect delays. KIII-TV
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A long-time Coastal Bend doctor is expanding his primary care practice in North Corpus Christi and Calallen to meet growing demand for services. The expansion will add new exam rooms and extend care to more local patients. KIII-TV
- ➤ Local health officials in Nueces County reported 1,406 flu cases last week—up about 10% from the previous week—and urged residents to get vaccinated as numbers may rise with holiday travel and family gatherings. They stressed that the vaccine will not give you the flu and takes two weeks to build protection. KRIS 6 News
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Trisum Live Concert
7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy a lively night of music with Trisum in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Scarecrow Festival
7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy a night of fun with the Scarecrow People at Brewster Street Icehouse.
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Open Mic Night at House of Rock
6:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — Experience an unforgettable night showcasing music, comedy, and creativity hosted by Mattman.
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Eyes Set To Kill Concert
6:00-7:30 PM — House of Rock — $51-$73 — Catch the energetic performance of Eyes Set To Kill live in Corpus Christi.
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David Martinez Concert
7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy a lively evening of music with David Martinez in concert.
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Passing Strangers Concert
9 p.m. — Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon — No cover — Enjoy a throwback night with high-energy 80s and 90s hits from Passing Strangers.
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Red Jumpsuit Apparatus Concert
7-9:30 p.m. — House of Rock — $24.65 — Experience a passion-fueled performance by Red Jumpsuit Apparatus alongside special guests.
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Python for Scientists Training Class
N/A — December 8-12 — Contractors Safety Council of the Coastal Bend, Inc. — $2250 — Gain hands-on Python programming skills for scientific applications.
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Open Mic Night
6:30-9:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — A night of music, comedy, and creativity for performers and audiences alike.
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Teenage BottleRocket with Fea Band Rodeo Boys
6-7:30 p.m. — House of Rock — $24.65 — Experience the energetic rock sounds of Teenage BottleRocket and their special guests.
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