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Happy Veterans Day, Corpus Christi. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Corpus Christi Brief serve up everything you need to know for the week ahead.
In today’s edition: Community wellness initiatives, CCAC fall festival, Corpus Christi Jewish food festival, and more.
Let’s get to it.
— Cait Baker
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📰 In the news
Latest Nueces market snapshot: Realtor.com’s August data showed Nueces County’s median sale price edged up to $277,627 from July’s $275,356, but was 1.4% lower than August 2024, as recorded sales rose 9.8% — see the local and statewide data.
Community wellness initiatives thrive: Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District expanded access in FY 2025, holding 22 mobile clinic events, doubling Neighborhood Fitness participation to 768, and a summit drawing over 145 attendees — get all the details.
Expanded space for justice: San Patricio County’s $63 million, 92,000-square-foot judicial building is nearing completion, featuring two district courtrooms and court-at-law courtrooms with holding cells after costs rose from $50 million — read the full story.
Compare rates for free: The national average for car insurance is around $175 per 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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Fresh art and community at K Space Contemporary
Need a jolt of fresh art? K Space Contemporary delivers rotating exhibitions by regional and national artists. Thoughtful, playful, and occasionally delightfully weird.
The nonprofit keeps the vibe loose, not stuffy, and sparks conversation that lingers after you leave.
Beyond the gallery walls, they nurture the scene with figure drawing sessions, a teen Art Lab, and a mural program that has painted new landmarks around town.
The shop up front is a reliable source for locally made pieces when your shelves or gift list need personality. They help anchor First Friday ArtWalk and collaborate on the city’s Dia de los Muertos festivities each fall. Give your eyeballs something good this week and pop in to K Space Contemporary, then keep exploring.
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🫶 We got your back
Spread cheer this season: The Salvation Army in Corpus Christi is recruiting volunteers for its holiday Red Kettle and Angel Tree programs. Bell ringing shifts run Nov. 15 through Dec. 24, Monday through Saturday. The Angel Tree will provide gifts to 1,080 children. Individuals and groups can adopt angels, help sort, or host a tree. Sign-ups are open. Learn how you can help.
Safety concerns reshape parking: Dynamic pricing has expanded to more downtown Corpus Christi parking lots as Nashville-based Parking Management Company takes over several sites, including the Chaparral lot by Bar Under the Sun. Rates change via QR code and aren’t city-run. DMD reminds drivers there’s still free parking and a fare-free CCRTA shuttle for big nights like ArtWalk. See which lots PMC manages.
Your midweek music fix: Craving a downtown set? House of Rock keeps things loud with Tuesday Open Mic, road-tested bands, and shoulder-to-shoulder energy by the speakers. Pair it with a slice from The Kitchen, and let your week recalibrate, one chorus at a time.
An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🍪 Cookie Baking with Jennifer Bartos @ Rockport Center for the Arts | Wednesday (11/12) at 10:30am – Craving a legit holiday warm-up? Join Jennifer Bartos at ROCC for a hands-on cookie class. Make gingerbread snowflakes, oatmeal sandwiches, chocolate-chip mix-ins, and rugelach, then leave with a brag-worthy box to share, stash, or blame on the neighbor kids.
🏺 Tougei: A Japanese Ceramics Class @ Art Center of Corpus Christi | Wednesday (11/12) at 2:00pm – Whether you’ve never touched clay or still call it ‘arts and crafts,’ this beginner-friendly Tougei ceramics class brings Japanese-inspired sculpting to the Art Center’s Clay Studio. Trade beach sand for clay, all supplies provided, step-by-step guidance included, pride optional. Ages 18+.
🌙 Crescent Moon Wreath Workshop| Thursday (11/13) at 6:00pm – Whether your front door needs a glow-up or you just want an excuse to play with pretty plants, come make a crescent moon wreath with fresh and dried botanicals. Think moody, whimsical, and wonderfully hands-on, with zero glitter, and plenty of grown-up zen.
🍖 Frost BBQ Lunch @ Frost Bank Leopard Financial Center | Friday (11/14) at 11:30am – Celebrate the new Leopard Financial Center the only way Texans know how, with free BBQ and live tunes. The Bar-B-Q Man is catering, so get there before the brisket vanishes, and enjoy the rare combo of interest rates, ribs, and neighborly chatter.
✈️ 2025 – Warbirds Over South Texas Fly-In @ Aransas County Airport | Friday (11/14) at 12:00pm – Ready to trade gull watching for warbird spotting? The annual fly-in is back in Rockport on the Coastal Bend, with free admission, free parking, and plenty of prop noise. Bring sunscreen, curiosity, and a lawn chair, then splurge on a ride if nostalgia kicks in.
This weekend
🌶️ The Island Chili Showdown – 2025 @ Texas Sealife Center | Saturday (11/15) at 11:00am – Bring your appetite, your vote, and maybe a pocket antacid to the Island chili showdown, where locals battle for bragging rights one spoon at a time. Expect smoky pots, sneaky heat, and the kind of friendly trash talk that pairs nicely with cornbread.
🍂 CCAC Fall Festival @ Corpus Christi Athletic Club | Saturday (11/15) at 12:00pm – Swing by the CCAC Fall Fest in the pickleball parking lot, because of course that’s where autumn happens now. Crafts, food, and fun for everyone, and bring a canned good to score a free 7-day CCAC pass. Vendors, a few spots left.
🛡️ Kat Hasty at Viking Fest @ Del Mar College Windward Campus | Saturday (11/15) at 3:15pm – Only in Corpus do you pregame a welding awards ceremony with Kat Hasty’s West Texas storytelling, grit, and rock-tinged heartbreak. She plays right before the Dia de los Muertos Welding Competition Awards, where $15K in prizes, bragging rights, and scholarships get forged.
🥯 Corpus Christi Jewish Food Festival 2025 (2 Day Festival) @ Congregation Beth Israel | Saturday (11/15) at 5:00pm – Forty years in, this two-day Jewish Food Festival at Beth Israel is basically comfort, culture, and good brisket. Expect kugel, matzah ball soup, bagels and lox, and Brooklyn pickles that vanish early. Hit the Sweet Shop, tour the sanctuary, then dine on-site or to go.
🍷 $4 Sangria Sundays @ Lazy Beach Brewing and Cafe | Sunday (11/16) – Treat yourself to $4 Sangria Sundays, because fruit counts as self-care and your wallet deserves a win. Grab a seat, swap stories with the usual suspects, and savor a lazy Sunday buzz (While Supplies Last). Come early, leave happier, repeat.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
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🎶 Live music & entertainment
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🏠️ This house is wild
Listed by: Mylin Anandula (LPT Realty, LLC)
French Country on prestigious Ocean Drive, a 1993 custom suspended slab with a grand foyer, sweeping staircase, and travertine floors. Open living frames the saltwater pool, waterfall, and spa, with a cantera fireplace and hidden wet bar. The kitchen brings granite, a large island, banquette seating, and an induction cooktop. Downstairs primary has a fireplace, pool access, and dual walk-ins.
Upstairs adds water views from a large living area, two en-suite bedrooms, a private office, and a bonus room. Extras include a fourth en-suite down, climate controlled 3-car garage, Generac generator, hurricane impact windows and doors, and electric shutters.
Take a peek inside →
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