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Corpus Christi
Friday, December 5th, 2025
Good morning, Corpus Christi. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 5th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army of Corpus Christi reminds adopters that Angel Tree gift returns are due today (with a final deadline on Dec. 12) after all 1,080 angel tags have been claimed, ensuring families receive gifts on Dec. 12. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ This morning, local police officers treated a select group of school children to a Christmas shopping spree at a Walmart on Saratoga near Cimarron as part of the Shop with a Cop program, enabled by private donations + community support. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ The art museum welcomes back its Christmas tree forest and Driscoll Children's Hospital greets The Salvation Army's holiday message — events that mark a festive kickoff in Corpus Christi. KIII-TV
- ➤ West Oso students are volunteering at Coastal Bend Food Bank today to support local families and build teamwork (inspiring future community leaders). KIII-TV
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ H-E-B warned customers about a Facebook scam promising free gift cards and shopping sprees via Messenger; the chain stressed that genuine promotions appear only on HEB.com + the My H-E-B app. KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Rosie's Tamales in Robstown is gearing up for the holiday rush as it takes orders until Dec. 19 with pickup on Dec. 24—workers start production early to handle double orders and maintain the long-held tradition. KRIS 6 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tickets are now on sale for the 29th annual Whooping Crane Festival, scheduled from Feb. 19 to Feb. 22 at Aransas National Wildlife Refuge in Port Aransas where guided boat tours + wildlife workshops are planned. Caller Times
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Julio Martinez, a senior at School of Science and Technology, waited 10 hours to open his email and learned he earned a full scholarship to Brown through QuestBridge, making him the first from his school to reach this milestone. KIII-TV
- ➤ CCISD is meeting to discuss potential school closures after new data shows fewer students, lower birth rates, and unused campuses are straining district resources. Administrators will consider consolidation measures to better align schools with current demographics. KIII-TV
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Corpus Christi Regional Transportation Authority will launch holiday bus routes starting Saturday. Downtown Dasher rides will serve Bayfront Tree at Water's Edge Park and Peppermint Lane, while Holiday Express, available on select December dates, offers home pickup for B-Line riders to Candy Cane Lane (pickup at City Hall). KRIS 6 News
- ➤ Officials ended the burn ban for unincorporated areas in Nueces County on Dec. 4 at 5 p.m. as improved weather lowered wildfire risk, and they will monitor conditions amid an ongoing drought. Caller Times
- ➤ Local crews are dismantling the old Harbor Bridge while project leaders plan to relaunch LED lighting on the new bridge later this month — an update that aims to boost safety and efficiency. KIII-TV
- ➤ Corpus Christi Municipal Court is hosting Community Court at the Ben F. McDonald Library this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents can meet with a judge to address tickets, payment plans, defensive driving, and outstanding warrants. KRIS 6 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ London's new gas station at Weber and 286 signals a booming neighborhood that now holds about 2,000 homes and a doubled school enrollment over the past decade. City leaders say more retail centers and big-box stores will arrive soon. KRIS 6 News
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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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Chiodos Concert
5:30-9 p.m. — Concrete Street Amphitheater — GA Tickets from $37 — Experience a night of energetic music from Chiodos in a lively outdoor venue.
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Dance Scene In The Dark
9-11 p.m. — Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon — No cover — Experience a high-energy performance of eclectic hits from Rock to R&B in a vibrant atmosphere.
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Upon A Burning Body Concert
6-7:30 p.m. — House of Rock — $30.15 to $31.65 — Experience a night of intense performances featuring Upon A Burning Body and more.
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Benefit Concert for Jesse “Sacs” Gomez
5-11 p.m. — House of Rock — $11.15 to $53.15 — A heartfelt gathering to support a local music legend battling cancer.
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Open Mic Night at House of Rock
6:30-9:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Free entry — Experience a night of diverse performances including music, comedy, and creativity in a welcoming atmosphere.
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David's 1st Annual Neon Christmas
7:00 – 9:30 PM — Brewster Street Icehouse - Downtown — $15 — Experience a Honky Tonk Christmas Party and Concert with special guest Mark Berry.
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