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Hi Corpus Christi, hope you’re having a great weekend!
In today’s in-case-you-missed-it edition: A $175M desalination plant approved, St. Paddy’s Day Festival returns, and Bob Hall Pier reopens + the top stories from this week & a sneak peek at next week.
Today’s sponsor, American Hartford Gold, is helping folks around Corpus Christi protect their savings as gold and silver continue to gain momentum. Their free guide explains what’s driving the surge… and what to know before adding precious metals to your portfolio. Grab your free copy here.
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📰 Most-clicked stories this week
Big step for water security: On February 17, Corpus Christi City Council approved a $175 million contract for a brackish desalination plant at O.N. Stevens, from 3.91 MGD to 21.3 MGD by year’s end — get all the details.
Irish cheer meets local flavor: Downtown Corpus Christi’s St. Paddy’s Day Festival is set to return March 14 after last year’s cancellation due to funding issues, bringing local artists and performances by bands back downtown — get all the details.
Years-long rebuild reaches milestone: Bob Hall Pier has reopened with 90 days of free access, and Brent Chesney calls it a dream come true, while work on new restaurant and concession spaces continues — see what’s planned next.
Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175/month. Paying more than that? Same, so I did some shopping around and ended up cutting my premium in half. If you haven’t checked in a while, you’re probably overpaying too — here’s the comparison tool I used.
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🏆 Gold and silver are heating up
Together with our sponsor American Hartford Gold
Gold just posted its strongest run in decades… and the momentum is carrying into 2026. Silver has become one of the most talked-about assets as investors look for ways to stay ahead of market volatility.
While many are still sitting on the sidelines, others are quietly repositioning.
If you’re wondering whether you’re missing something, AHG has a free guide explaining what’s driving the renewed interest… and how investors are approaching precious metals right now.
It’s free and worth reading before the next move.
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🫶 This week’s top finds
Treasure-hunting, upgraded: At Corpus Christi Mercantile, estate-sale chaos becomes a tidy trove of vintage books, quirky art, and one-of-a-kind collectibles, the “I didn’t know I needed this” kind of finds. Fresh pieces rotate constantly, and new arrivals appear often.
Refresh your closet sustainably: When your wardrobe needs a reset without the guilt, Threads Corpus Christi keeps the good stuff coming, with hand-selected resale, on-trend vintage, new arrivals daily, and one-of-a-kind pieces that go fast. Ideal for treasure hunters, and you’ll feel good about shopping local.
Tonight’s easy win: Movies Inc Calallen keeps movie night simple, with crisp screens, fresh popcorn, and that small-theater vibe where previews still matter. When you want to sink into a story without trekking across town, this relaxed spot delivers the essentials and nothing fussy.
Thinning hair? It only gets worse: A few months ago, I noticed my ponytail getting thinner. I tried the usual stuff (biotin, shampoo, etc.) but mostly just hoped it would fix itself… until I learned that active follicles can permanently go dormant if you don’t do something about it. The good news? You can get treatment that actually works with no office visits or trips to the pharmacy. Learn more about my favorite online options here.
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📆 Sneak peek at next week
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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.
🌸 Booze N Blooms Spring Fever Floral Workshop @ The Annex | Tuesday (3/10) at 6:00 PM – If you’ve been itching to trade winter blues for fresh blooms, Booze N Blooms is back with a bright, no-experience-needed floral workshop at The Annex. Expect armfuls of spring flowers, supplies included, cocktails for purchase, and zero judgment if you BYO snack.
🍿 Family Friday Movie & Craft @ Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Public Library | Friday (3/13) at 1:30 PM – Family Friday in the Children’s Area means one thing, a kid-approved movie and an easy craft that keeps little hands busy while you pretend this counts as culture. Low-key fun, screen time you can feel good about, and zero glitter in your carpet afterward.
🚚 Taste of the Coast Food Truck Festival @ Water’s Edge Park | Friday (3/13) at 2:00 PM – Skip the beach parking drama and graze your way through Taste of the Coast at Waters Edge Park, a Spring Break food truck lineup with live music, local vendors, and Coastal Bend favorites. Bring the kids, bring your stretchy pants, bring cash, and an appetite.
🌅 Sunset Sound Immersion @ Zaya Yoga CC | Friday (3/13) at 6:30 PM – Whether your brain is still chewing on emails or you just need a soft landing, settle into a sunset sound bath with Jonda on crystal bowls and Victoria’s vocals. A quiet reset for grownups, $15, and you leave lighter, clearer, and actually breathing again.
🍀 Shamrock Shuffle 5K Run & 1 Mile Leprechaun Chase @ Cole Park Corpus Christi Tx | Saturday (3/14) at 7:30 AM – Join a friendly 5K at Cole Park Amphitheater, chip timed with age group awards, and plenty of green. Kids chase a leprechaun in the 1K for a medal, you earn your brunch, and yes, register early if you want the shirt.
🍎 Coastal Bend Farmers & Artisans – March 14th Market @ Asbury Methodist Church | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Take a break from errands and swing by the Coastal Bend farmers and artisans market, the March edition, where local growers and makers bring the good stuff. Think just-picked produce, small-batch goodies, and gifts you can’t get online, and yes, chatting counts as cardio.
♻ Monthly Park Cleanup @ Oak Park 4001 Mueller St Corpus Christi, TX 78408 | Saturday (3/14) at 10:00 AM – Take a break from errands and pitch in at Oak Park’s monthly cleanup on the second Saturday. It’s family friendly, bags and gloves are on the house, and the only heavy lifting is civic pride, coffee, and maybe a rogue fast-food cup. RSVP helps.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🔥 Worth a peek
We’re always on the hunt for useful resources, deals, services, and products we think you’ll love. Here’s what caught our eye this week.
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📻 Corpus Christi report
Weather forecast
Today – High: 76°F – Low: 71°F – Precip: 59%
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East northeast wind 8 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 71. East southeast wind 8 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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Tomorrow – High: 80°F – Low: 72°F – Precip: 19%
A slight chance of rain showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 8 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southeast wind 15 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Someone Googled you this week 👀
It may feel like an invasion of privacy, but unfortunately It’s the new normal. Whether you’re joining a committee, selling something locally, dating again, or just meeting new neighbors… people are going to look you up online.
Like it or not, the internet has a way of surfacing past mistakes and outdated information that no longer reflects who you are.
Thankfully, there’s a really easy way for you – or someone you care about – to clean up outdated results that no longer tell the real story. Learn more here.
Most popular house this week
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