Happy weekend, Corpus Christi! In today’s happening-today edition: World record swim lesson, Father’s Day kayak demo day, and bridge lane closures + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New retail space finds tenant: San Antonio-based Mega Furniture leased the former Conn's HomePlus at 4818 S. Padre Island Drive for a 52,677-square-foot Corpus Christi showroom after Conn's bankruptcy and store closure -- see the new showroom deal.
Join a global event: Port Aransas will take part in the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson on Thursday, June 25, from 11 a.m. to noon, aiming for a Guinness World Record. Registration is open -- get all the details.
Bridge work ahead: Expect significant backups on the JFK Causeway as TxDOT plans single lane and shoulder closures on West Laguna Madre Bridge on Park Road 22 over the next two weeks -- check the JFK closures.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Craving coastal comfort: Landry's Kitchen is a low-key Gulf Coast go-to worth putting on the list this week when you want legit gumbo, crawfish étouffée, po'boys, or a big fried seafood platter without making a whole production out of dinner. Portions come small or big, plus a build-your-own burger if fish isn’t calling.
Seabreeze reset: Sometimes you just need sand, stars, and a rinse-off shower to make Monday feel survivable. Malaquite Campground keeps it simple by the Gulf with tent-ready sites, grills, and real bathrooms, so you can unplug close to home and still wake up to crashing waves.
Swing without sunburn: When the wind’s howling or the sun’s extra spicy, S2G Golf is an easy indoor fix for your swing... or your social life. Grab a bay with friends, take a few swings, sip something cold, and call it practice. Local vibes, zero weather excuses.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
👨 14th Annual Stache Dash 5K & Kids 1K @ House of Rock | Saturday (6/20) at 8:00 AM – Think your mustache can outpace your dad jokes? The 14th Annual Stache Dash hits downtown Corpus, inviting you to run, walk, or proudly sashay a 5K while the kids tackle a 1K, with goofy 'staches, neighborly banter, and the bay breeze testing your grooming.
🛶 Father's Day Kayak Demo Day @ NW side of Packery Channel Bridge | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Take Dad off grill duty and onto the water with free test paddles of Ocean Kayaks, Old Town Sportsman models, paddleboards, pedal-drives, Minn Kota rigs, and electric hybrids. Family-friendly, gear-savvy, and sprinkled with Demo Day specials, unless Mother Nature throws a full-on washout.
🛍 BeLocal Pop-Up Market @ Sandbox Beach Bar | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – Trade your to-do list for beachside browsing at The Sandbox, where BeLocal’s pop-up turns summer into a small-town block party. Expect 20+ local vendors, live music, food trucks, tasty drinks, and a kids’ space, so grownups can actually talk to neighbors.
📚 Read and Rollover @ Gulf Coast Humane Society | Saturday (6/20) at 12:00 PM – If your to-be-read pile needs an audience that will never spoil the ending, visit Gulf Coast Humane Society on third Saturdays. Read to adoptable cats and dogs, the best listeners, zero criticism. Free, all ages welcome, bring a favorite book, or borrow theirs.
🔄 New to You Swap @ Coastal Bend Wellness Foundation | Saturday (6/20) at 5:00 PM – The Matriarchy Collective is hosting a sustainable swap on Holly, rehoming clothes, books, and those perfectly good personal items we swore we might use again. It is a neighborly treasure hunt and gentle closet detox, with the smug satisfaction of keeping things in circulation.
🎣 Father’s Day Free Fishing Big Fish Challenge @ Marker 37 Marina | Sunday (6/21) at 5:30 AM – Spend Father’s Day like Dad actually wants, on Marker 37's pier with free fishing and a shot at $100 for the biggest catch. Then hit The Hemingway Bar & Grill for smash burgers, beer and drink specials, water views, and bragging rights for months.
🎩 Ignite Your Style: A Custom Hat Burning Workshop @ Art Center of Corpus Christi | Sunday (6/21) at 11:00 AM – Hat burning is lighting up the Art Center of Corpus Christi’s Lockett Gallery, as artist April Ancira guides you through painting, embellishing, and tasteful scorch marks. All supplies included, no experience required, just your creative spark, and stories you want to wear. Live music & entertainment:
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06 — The Corpus Christi report Weather forecastToday — High: 88°F — Low: 82°F — Precip: 27%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 105. Southeast wind 12 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 82. Southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tomorrow — High: 88°F — Low: 82°F — Precip: 28%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South southeast wind 16 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. South southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. This house is wildThis new-construction home overlooks Oso Creek and pairs a bright open layout with plenty of private spaces. The kitchen sits at the center with generous cabinetry, workspace, and a hidden pantry, while the living room adds an electric fireplace for easy charm. A game room, formal office, circular drive, and creekside backyard round it out.
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