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Hey Corpus Christi, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Texas’s best beach town crowned, a Ghostface-themed market photoshoot, and a crawfish festival and boat show + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Family-friendly coastal escape: Port Aransas gets the spotlight as Texas’s best beach town, with 18 miles of sandy shoreline and celebrated fishing just north of Corpus Christi, plus the festive Bollard Buddies tradition — explore activities and local charm.

Class achievements and memorial tribute: Corpus Christi Police Academy graduated 16 new officers on February 28. Chief Mike Markle said field training will guide their transition from the academy to patrol across neighborhoods — see who earned top honors.

Moves to bolster water quality: A $1.7 million water line linking Robstown to Corpus Christi’s O.N. Stevens plant could be ready within 30 days amid arsenic and TDS concerns as officials maintain water is safe — get all the details.

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:

• Join a Ghostface-themed market photoshoot
• Explore coil-building techniques with Liz Dumas-McMullan
• Savor crawfish, browse boats, enjoy live music

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Your quick beach bite: Between the laid-back vibe, dog-friendly patio, and a menu that swings from a Reuben to Baja Shrimp Tacos, Surfside Sandwich Shoppe turns weekday lunches into a mini beach escape. Open since 2009, they still press Cubans that hit the spot, plus plenty of salty, sunny favorites.

Salt-air sanity check: When you need a quick escape, Mustang Island State Park serves up wide-open shoreline, a mellow paddling trail, and birding that turns strolls into safaris. Bring a friend, throw a chair in the trunk, and let Gulf breezes and salt spray rinse the week from your shoulders.

Build something awesome: Whether you’re chasing retired LEGO sets, trading in that dusty closet bin, or giving the kids an hour to build, Bricks & Minifigs Corpus Christi keeps creativity rolling and screens quiet. It’s a simple, satisfying midweek pick-me-up.

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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All events are subject to change without notice. Always check official event pages for the most up to date information.

❤ Young at Heart @ Annaville Baptist Church Family Life Center | Tuesday (3/10) at 12:00 PM – Young at Heart rolls into the Family Life Center monthly with old-school fun, think cards, dominoes, and a free lunch. Retired or 60-plus? Bring a friend, trade stories, or grab a to-go plate at the rear entrance, because recess is still a thing.

🍳 Local kids, Local cook @ La Retama Central Library | Wednesday (3/11) at 12:00 PM – Let La Retama Central Library smell like garlic, not overdue books, at a free kids cooking class with local chef Michaelah Maddalone. Ages 8-13 get hands-on, all supplies included, you get bragging rights, and maybe a night off from dishes; registration required: https://cctexas.libcal.com/event/16309140.

🎤 Aaron Watson @ Fifth & Elm Portland, Texas | Thursday (3/12) at 6:00 PM – Nothing says St. Paddy’s like Irish dancers, Dax Davis, and Aaron Watson turning Fifth & Elm into a hootenanny. It’s free, but ticketed, and the first batch vanished faster than green beer, so watch for the next drop or snag a VIP table, exhale.

🏅 Youth Sports Night @ Hilliard Center | Friday (3/13) at 7:00 PM – Load up the minivan and let the kids wear their team jerseys, they get in free for Youth Sports Night. You get bleachers, nachos, and a break from snack schedules. They get bragging rights, you save a few bucks, everyone sleeps well.

🎉 2026 Season Opener Parking Lot Party @ Gulf Coast Racing | Saturday (3/14) at 9:00 AM – Drift Corpus kicks off the season by turning a parking lot into a smoky ballet, with winter projects finally escaping the garage. Spectating is free, passengers 14+ can snag wristbands, drivers save by pre-registering, and tech wants mufflers, tow hooks, helmets, and no leaks.

⚽ Corpus Christi FC Watch Party @ Alamo Drafthouse Corpus Christi (Corpus Christi, TX) | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – The Sharks play their first pro match on the road, so we’re making Alamo Drafthouse the loudest living room in town. It’s free, space is limited, so reserve your spot, arrive early to preview the 2026 home jersey, and enjoy merch, food, and 10% off.

🌞 Sunday Funday @ Fifth & Elm (Portland) | Sunday (3/15) at 11:00 AM – Sundays at Fifth & Elm mean crawfish from The Grove, free live music, cold drinks, and lawn games that tire the kids while you finish a sentence. No tickets, no cover, just show up early before the crawfish vanishes, settle in for Coastal Bend vibes.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 Corpus Christi report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 80°F – Low: 72°F – Precip: 2%

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Heat index values as high as 84. South southeast wind 15 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Later: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 72. South southeast wind 14 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

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Tomorrow – High: 85°F – Low: 60°F – Precip: 37%

A slight chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Heat index values as high as 85. West southwest wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North northwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.

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