Homeownership program, back to school block party, Coast Guard birthday celebration, and more. 
Happy Friday, Corpus Christi. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Corpus Christi Brief serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Local program turning families into homeowners, a sunrise engagement on the new Harbor Bridge, and gas prices falling below last year’s levels — catch up here.
State-level stories: Apple’s massive manufacturing push in Texas, Arch Manning choosing to stay with Texas football, and a graduate turned researcher reshaping prison design — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Federal judge orders fresh review of gray wolf safeguards, OPEC+ output increase pushes oil under seventy dollars, and a mislabeled pasta recall — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Enjoy free monthly art tours and demos
- Meet teachers at Creekside Elementary
- Join fun block party with free backpacks
- Celebrate Coast Guard birthday at Whataburger Field
- Compare home equity loans for free
🫶 We got your back
Pizza: Think you’ve tried every slice in Corpus Christi? These pizza spots are hiding gems that’ll have you ditching delivery for good.
Eats: From brisket feuds to breakfast taco worship, dive into these ultimate Texas eats for a flavor explosion with a side of Lone Star swagger.
Organization: You spend a weekend lining up matching containers only to find chaos three weeks later. These sustainable organization tips are real-life hacks that work with your messy, beautiful life.
Florist: In need of a last-minute gift, a romantic gesture, or just some color in your life, Black Tie Roses arranges petal-powered masterpieces that speak volumes without saying a word.
Family: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirely outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🧘♂️ Hot Yoga in the Brewhouse @ Nueces Brewing | Friday (8/8) at 6:30pm – Picture a heated yoga flow amid the hoppy aroma of fresh taps, followed by cold pints and smoky BBQ. It’s the only place you’ll sweat through your downward dog and brag about it over a beer. Warning: locals might out-lunge you.
🎤 Michael Burtts @ Brewster Street Ice House – Southside | Friday (8/8) at 8:00pm – If you’re hunting for a zero-cost excuse to escape the couch, Michael Burtts is crashing the stage with his signature melodies. Expect some cheeky banter, ample toe-tapping, and enough local charm to remind you why you actually moved here in the first place.
This weekend
🎒 Back to School Block Party@ Spanish Bay Apartments | Saturday (8/9) at 12:00pm – Summer’s last hurrah means inflatables, burgers, and cold drinks at Spanish Bay Apartments, your excuse to fling the kids into a dunk tank while hunting down free backpacks for K–5. Expect games, crafts, prizes, and enough dad jokes to go around.
🎵 Alley Catz Duo @ Brewster Street Ice House – Southside | Saturday (8/09) at 8:00pm – Prowl into a zero-cover evening as Alley Catz Duo prowls the stage with sultry blues and pop-purr-fections. These two musical felines will have you feline fine from dusk ’til midnight. Don’t paws—round up your squad and a cold one for a purr-fectly free Saturday night serenade.
🎸 Rock of Ages @ Brewster Street Ice House – Downtown | Saturday (8/9) at 8:00pm – Dust off your air guitar and head to the Oyster Deck for Rock of Ages, a tribute to the legends blasting classics across town. Fifteen bucks gets you in, $150 secures a six-seat table perfect for your rock crew, oysters optional but highly recommended.
🎨 Designing a Character: Comic Series with Elisa Pena @ Art Center of Corpus Christi | Sunday (8/10) at 11:00 am – Ignite your kid’s imagination in this two-hour comic character workshop with illustrator Elisa Pena, where 8–16-year-olds learn to sketch heroes, villains, and sidekicks like pros. Seats are limited, so register by August 7 to snag a spot—members pay $45, public $50, and all supplies are covered!
⚓ Coast Guard Birthday Celebration@ Whataburger Field | Sunday (8/10) at 5:05pm – Take a break from the couch and head to Whataburger Field to toast the Coast Guard’s birthday and Corpus Christi’s shiny new Coast Guard City badge. Expect turf-side boat displays that won’t mind a curious poke, ballpark bites, and unexpected neighbor bragging rights.
Next week
🏗️ Constructomania @ Ben F. McDonald Public Library | Monday (8/11) at 3:00pm – Constructomania is your excuse to play architect with blocks, LEGOs, marble runs, or crafty creations. You can stash your masterpiece in our ongoing gallery, flatten it before you leave, or sneak it out, because yes, grown-ups still get to play.
🎤 Open Mic Night @ House of Rock | Tuesday (8/12) at 6:30pm – Think your shower karaoke deserves a crowd beyond your shampoo bottles? House of Rock’s Open Mic Night, hosted by the irrepressible Mattman, welcomes everyone from acoustic troubadours to stand-up rookies, slam poets, and power-chord warriors. Come for the talent, stay for the high-fives.
🎨 Second Tuesday Art Market @ B&J’s Pizza – The Original | Tuesday (8/12) – Break up the week with art and pizza at B&J’s SPID spot. Every second Tuesday, painters and sculptors set up beside your favorite slice, so you can pretend you needed a new hobby. It’s an evening to snag a painting, a pie, and banter.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/8 Hairspray @ Harbor Playhouse – 7:30 pm
- 8/8 Michael Burtts @ Brewster Street Ice House Southside – 8 pm
- 8/8 The Spazmatics @ Brewster Street Ice House Downtown – 8 pm
- 8/9 FBYFL Community Festival @ Kingdom Life Church – 3 pm
- 8/9 Alley Catz Duo @ Brewster Street Ice House Southside – 8 pm
- 8/9 Happy the Entertainer @ 611 Commerce Venue Hall – 8 pm
- 8/9 Rock of Ages @ Brewster Street Ice House Downtown – 9 pm
- 8/12 Open Mic Night @ House of Rock – 6:30 pm
🏠️ Price is right – Corpus Christi edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
Listed by: Monica Montalvo (eXp Realty LLC)
A grand entryway with a faux blue dome ceiling and art niche hints at the playful side of this Kings Crossing stunner. Cedar beams, 12-foot ceilings, and a stone fireplace anchor the living room, while built-in bookshelves are ready for your favorite reads or quirky collectibles. The kitchen pulls out all the stops with granite counters, custom cabinetry, a gas stove, and a wine fridge for those “just because” evenings.
Wake up to protected wetland views with no rear neighbors and a backyard begging for a dream pool. Travertine floors, a three-car garage, and direct access to walking trails make it feel like your own private retreat in the heart of Corpus Christi.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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