Shaded playgrounds debut citywide: Corpus Christi’s Parks & Recreation has unveiled nine new play units with large shade structures installed from October 2024 to June 2025 to boost playtime and community ties — find out where they’re located.
Back-to-school events kickoff: From backpack giveaways and free haircuts to immunizations and school supplies, local groups are hosting multiple community drives across Corpus Christi, Robstown, Kingsville and beyond — check out where to go.
Island healthcare access expands: CHRISTUS Spohn Trinity will reopen its SPID location this September, and Dr. Mario Martinez is launching a fifth office on North Padre Island to welcome walk-ins and new patients — find out how you can get care.
Record-high turtle nesting season: As nesting season draws to a close this year, wildlife officials have confirmed 30 sea turtle nests on Mustang Island as of July 21, nearly all Kemp’s ridley — find out.
Cinergy entertainment center approved: Corpus Christi’s City Council unanimously backed incentives for a 90,000-square-foot family complex with bowling, arcades, VR attractions, escape rooms, and dine-in cinemas at Rodd Field and SPID — find out what’s planned for District 4.
Other Corpus Christi headlines this week
- Corpus Christi eyes downtown parking meter overhaul
- Caregiver conference offers free dementia support Friday
- Beetlejuice Jr. thrills PACT through Aug. 3
- Corpus Christi receives 65 donated smoke detectors
- Fin Finder tracks Coastal Bend sharks
- Market Days breathe life into Robstown’s mall
