Good morning, Corpus Christi.

Corpus Christi Fire Department held a demonstration showing how a dry Christmas tree can ignite in seconds when placed too close to lights or heat sources — urging residents to water, inspect needles, and check wiring to prevent fires during the holiday season.

The second Annual Career and Tech Holiday Market is held tonight in Corpus Christi at a local venue where students display project innovations & offer unique items for sale.

Residents can explore future leaders’ work and join the holiday spirit.

Wings of Texas presents 'The Teddy Bear Ride,' a holiday donation drive for Driscoll kids.

Local families can donate a stuffed animal from home this season to brighten the holidays for children.

Local support for the annual Share Your Christmas drive helped thousands of South Texas families receive proper holiday meals, showing neighborly generosity during the festive season.

SpaceX at Starbase near Corpus Christi is planning an IPO in mid to late 2026 and is talking with banks to raise over $25 billion+ support its commercial spaceflight operations.

Abbott is promoting a plan to end school property taxes that could cut most revenue for TMISD - school leaders warn the change may force major funding adjustments in local education.

More than 50 G-PISD teachers received over $61K in classroom grants (mainly for art and science projects) to support creative learning programs at local schools.

The district said the funds will boost creative projects and classroom activities.

Flour Bluff ISD is upgrading its baseball and softball fields to turf — a change that is expected to save up to 500,000 gallons of water each year.

Petty Officer Olivia Perez works as a master-at-arms at Oklahoma City's Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Three, where she supports the TACAMO mission for nuclear deterrence.

Perez, whose family lives in Falfurrias, credits her military upbringing for her strong work ethic.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued an urgent alert Tuesday about a new invasive pasture mealybug never reported in North America that has been found in multiple counties, including parts of the Coastal Bend.

Producers are advised to scout for yellowed grass and call 1-800-TELL-TDA if they spot suspect symptoms.

HALO-Flight added its fifth helicopter, N665HF, in Alice on Tuesday, Dec.

9 to boost critical care in rural South Texas — the aircraft is designed to cut emergency transport delays, noted CEO Travis Patterson.

Joaquin rallied in the fourth quarter and beat Refugio 37-28 in the 2A Division I state semifinal; they will face Hamilton at AT&T Stadium in the title game.

Today, Refugio faces Joaquin’s Slot T in the 2A-I semifinal — the unbeaten Bobcats aim for a trip to the State final.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ice Hockey Match: Corpus Christi IceRays vs. Oklahoma Warriors

7:05-8:35 p.m. — Hilliard Center — Tickets from $10, Kids 12 and under free — Watch the local IceRays battle it out on the ice in an exciting match-up.

Driftmas Bash V & Hero Garage Toy Drive

10 AM – 6 PM — Drift Corpus — $85 Driver, $100 Co-Driver — Enjoy a day of drifting fun while supporting a toy drive for local kids.

Coastal Christmas 2025

12-4 p.m. — Hilliard Center — Free entry — Enjoy a magical skating experience with festive holiday music and cheer.

Open Mic Night

6:30-9:30 p.m. — House of Rock — Open for all — Showcase your talent in music, comedy, and creativity.

Young Klassics Concert

9 PM — Rockit's Whiskey Bar & Saloon — No Cover — Enjoy electrifying cover performances of glam, alt rock, and pop hits all night long.

Trisum Live Concert

7-11 p.m. — Brewster Street Icehouse - Southside — Free Admission — Enjoy a vibrant night of live music with Trisum.