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Rise and shine, Corpus Christi!
In today’s planning-your-week edition: Bob Hall Pier reopens, Swan Lake live, and Steve-O: The Crash and Burn Tour + all our favorite events happening over the next seven days.
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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📰 In the news
South Texas care milestone: Driscoll Children’s Heart Center in Corpus Christi was recognized by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for exceptional congenital heart surgery outcomes, placing it among 14 programs with better-than-expected results — read the full story.
Major water decisions ahead: With lake levels under 10 percent, Corpus Christi leaders consider $360 million in water projects, including desalination and the Evangeline Aquifer. A judge is expected to rule today on a challenge — see what’s planned and contested.
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.
Highlights this week:
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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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🫶 We got your back
Crave-level crispy wings: When that midweek “I deserve wings” feeling hits, Birdie’s Wings and Bar delivers crispy, saucy wings, hand-breaded tenders, and legit-cold drafts without the chain vibe. Rally friends, argue flats vs. drums, then chase one more sauce round in a spot that keeps it casual.
Skin TLC this week: Skincare Butik is the neighborhood spot where your face gets VIP treatment, with custom facials, smart tech add-ons, and a retail shelf that makes routine upgrades feel fun. If your skin’s been dropping hints, take this as your gentle nudge.
Night golf, anyone? Lozano Golf Center keeps your game going with an 18-hole layout and The Firefly, an illuminated 9 that’s oddly addictive. Add a lighted range and solid practice greens, and you’ve got an easy midweek reset in Corpus, ideal for after-work swings and late-night putts.
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📆 Our favorite events this 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.
🦢 Swan Lake @ Hilliard Center | Friday (3/6) at 7:00 PM – Trade the couch for Swan Lake, live in town, as World Ballet Company unleashes 50 international dancers, handcrafted sets, and a small mountain of hand-sewn costumes. Expect Little Swans, the Black Swan’s 32 fouettés, and Tchaikovsky doing what caffeine can’t.
🏃 Annual 5K Goodwill Run & 2 Mile Walk @ Whataburger Field | Saturday (3/7) at 8:00 AM – Nothing beats a 5K and 2 mile walk where your old sweaters fund good deeds and justify a second coffee. Bring the crew, or a cape, costume contest included, students run free with donated bags, and the finish line doubles as a block party.
💎 63rd Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show @ Richard M. Borchard Regional Fairgrounds | Saturday (3/7) at 10:00 AM – If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to geek out over rocks, the 63rd Gem, Mineral, and Fossil Show is back at the fairgrounds. Browse vendors, catch lapidary demos, let kids ride a dinosaur, and score free parking, plus $8 admission includes a raffle.
🛍 Heritage Park Market Days @ Heritage Park | Saturday (3/7) at 11:00 AM – Heritage Park in Corpus is waking up with Market Days, a stroll-and-sample Saturday packed with local makers, good grub, and spring bragging rights. Bring the kids, your better half, and your reusable bags, then linger like a pro. Buy local, chat neighbors, feel smug.
🍝 Pasta Making 201 @ Rachel & Rylie | Saturday (3/7) at 6:00 PM – Think you’ve got the dough basics down? Graduate to Pasta 201 with Chef Leslie of Gourmet Faye at Rachel & Rylie, where barbacoa ravioli meets garlic cream, and tortellini swims en brodo. 101 grads only, good vibes, solid instruction, and zero pretense, hands-on comfort.
🧶 Knit & Sip – Striped Blanket Workshop @ Painting with a Twist | Sunday (3/8) at 3:30 PM – Whether you can cast on blindfolded or still call it yarn math, this sip-while-you-knit at La Encantada Village walks you through a chunky striped blanket. Choose your colors, claim your own paid seat, then leave ready for those overachieving AC units, or a thoughtful gift.
🐾 Paws and Pistons @ Corpus Christi Natatorium | Sunday (3/8) at 4:00 PM – Love a shiny hood and a wagging tail? This laid-back car meet benefits Gulf Coast Humane Society, so show your ride, then stuff the trunk with unopened pet food, formula, bowls, toys, leashes, or gift cards. Skip rawhide, pillows, and stuffed beds.
Live music & entertainment:
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: 77°F – Low: 69°F – Precip: 2%
Patchy fog before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. East southeast wind 9 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
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Tomorrow – High: 79°F – Low: 70°F – Precip: 9%
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Later: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 13 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 24 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.
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