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Corpus Christi, TX
41Events this week
2Free things to do
78New spots
101New stories

● Checked Tuesday, August 25, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Corpus Christi

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 41 events, day by day →

Community Clinic

Wednesday 9am · Gulf Coast Humane Society

Beginner Urban Sketching w/ Sina Sung

Wednesday 11am · Art Center of Corpus Christi

August 26th 1-4pm Coastal Kids Club (Third Grade)

Wednesday 1pm · HardKnocks Sports Grill of Padre Island

Local Vocals Live Music

Wednesday 5pm · Sal's Bronx Pizza

$1 PIZZA SLICE NIGHT AT MESQUITE STREET PIZZA DOWNTOWN

Wednesday 6:30pm · Corpus Christi

New in Corpus Christi

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Atelier Salon

Beauty

French flair, local glow: Atelier Salon brings French styling techniques and balayage coloring to Corpus Christi, with a team that trains nonstop to deliver tailored, high-end results.

ateliersalonusa.com ↗

Furniture Outlet

Home & Garden

Refresh your space: Furniture Outlet keeps Corpus homes comfy with sofas, sectionals, solid dining sets, and legit sleep upgrades like Sierra Sleep, Nectar, and DreamCloud mattresses plus adjustable bases.

furnitureoutletcc.com ↗

SurvIVe Infusion & Wellness

Health & Wellness

Hydrate like a pro: Whether you overdid it this week at the beach or just want a pick-me-up, SurvIVe Infusion & Wellness mixes IV hydration with vitamin injections to help you feel more balanced, plus weight loss consults, seasick save-the-day treatments for fishing trips, and a Wellness On Wheels…

surviveiv.com ↗

Corpus Christi’s best businesses

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The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

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Most read in Corpus Christi

The five stories Corpus Christi readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Southside resident's mailbox broken into; neighbors say it's happened before

    A Southside resident, Manuel Alvarez, discovered his mailbox and several other boxes had been broken into early Friday morning.

    Full story at kristv.com ↗

  2. Aransas Pass Police help investigate South Carolina man sentenced in cartel firearms case

    Aransas Pass Police in Texas helped investigate a South Carolina man, Shawn Bisnauth, who was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his involvement in a firearms straw-purchasing operation linked to drug trafficking.

    Full story at kiiitv.com ↗

  3. Celestial events bring meteors and planetary alignment to ArkLaTex sky

    The annual Perseid meteor shower is expected to peak late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning due to a new moon phase.

    Full story at ktbs.com ↗

  4. CCISD dress code balances student self-expression with classroom expectations

    The Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD) has a strict dress code for students, including clear backpacks, no pajama bottoms, shirts free of offensive or drug-related images, and jeans without rips above the knee.

    Full story at kristv.com ↗

  5. Corpus Christi hemp businesses adapt to Texas ban on THC products

    Corpus Christi hemp retailers have pulled products from their shelves in response to a Texas ban on THC products, which took effect on July 31.

    Full story at caller.com ↗

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