Coastal Bend Comic Con returns: Corpus Christi’s premier pop culture event is taking over the American Bank Center with cosplay contests, celebrity appearances and rare collectibles through Sunday — find out what’s in store.
Corpus Christi gets edge hubs: Duos Edge AI will deploy two new Edge Data Centers by the end of July to boost local computing power for schools, healthcare providers, mobile providers, and businesses — find out how they’ll transform regional connectivity.
Harbor Bridge shared-use path: Corpus Christi’s new 2.3-mile round-trip route is now open daily from 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. under a temporary curfew while safety lighting is finished — find out what to expect.
Local Coast Guard heroes: The Coast Guard’s swift response in the Texas Hill Country flood earlier this week saved 165 lives, highlighting their crucial role in emergency response across the state — find out.
Beetlejuice Jr. takes the stage: The Port Aransas Community Theatre’s youth musical adaptation of Tim Burton’s 1988 film opens July 17 and runs through Aug. 3 with evening and matinee performances — find out how to get tickets.
Teens steering clear of trouble: Nueces County’s Juvenile Diversion Program replaces fines with mentorship, parent-child agreements and support to keep at-risk teens on track — find out how it helps.
Downtown vacancies linger: Six months after unveiling an incentive plan, Corpus Christi officials still lack a firm strategy to fill empty high-rises — find out what’s next.
Crafting future trades pros: This week at Corpus Christi’s Craft Training Center, students are getting hands-on lessons in computer drafting, welding, instrumentation and safety to ignite new career passions — find out how it’s building the Coastal Bend workforce.
From cans to community treasure: Sinton’s small-town museum has quietly funded its operations through a five-year aluminum recycling program, and a recent Facebook post has local businesses pitching in — find out how.
Casting in Corpus Christi: Casting directors are seeking actors for movies and TV shows in the city — find out how to audition.
Other Corpus Christi headlines this week
- Reconstruction near H-E-B plus! starts July 14
- Council begins evening comment sessions July 15
- Corpus Christi leaders unite to tackle truancy
- Port Aransas planners prepare sign ordinance vote
- Grab a mic at Splash and Sing
- Hawaiian Bros opens first Corpus Christi location
- Guinea Pigs Galore at Janet Harte Library
- Springfield extends winning streak in Corpus Christi
