Booze and Blooms fresh floral workshop, families got free haircuts and school supplies, back to school block party, and more. 
Happy Tuesday, 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 the news
Local happenings: Ocean Drive eastbound lanes close for signal upgrades, families got free haircuts and school supplies, and kids ran lemonade stands citywide — catch up here.
State-level stories: Texas debuts at number one in coaches poll, FTC abandons race bias allegations against North Texas dealerships, New York Stock Exchange names Texas president — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Safety alerts for hundreds of thousands of Kia and Ford vehicles as an early Atlantic storm takes shape, and Mediterranean diet tips ease inflammation — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Business association hosts casual pizza lunch
- Discover downtown growth strategies from experts
- Kick off school year with Angel Mile
- Meet Creekside Elementary teachers this Friday
- Endurance’s auto protection plan is $300 off
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Pets: Your pet’s every whisker twitch and tail wag deserves the royal treatment. Discover pet shops offering gourmet treats, stylish accessories, and cozy hideaways in Corpus Christi.
Corporate: Texas means serious clout, with 55 Fortune 500 HQs and a $2.6 trillion economy that outpaces most countries. Check out the top Texas businesses making it happen.
Travel: Solo adventures after 50 don’t have to be nerve-racking. These safety hacks will have you packing your bag with confidence.
Playhouse: Whether you’re craving toe-tapping show tunes, spine-tingling drama, or the offbeat charm of experimental one-acts, The Harbor Playhouse brings center-stage magic (and just enough backstage buzz) to town.
Wealth: $4,000. That’s how much an ounce of gold is expected to cost in 2026. And since gold thrives in unstable markets, its rally appears far from over. Check out gold IRAs, which let you own physical gold while taking advantage of IRA tax breaks.
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📆 Around town this week
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This week
🌸 Booze and Blooms Fresh Floral Workshop @ The Annex | Tuesday (8/5) at 6:00pm – Booze & Blooms is swapping your usual happy hour for clippers and cocktails, so you can craft spring bouquets without murdering your houseplants. LaToya from Rose Soirée Floral Bar will guide every snip, while you sip, gossip with friends, and end up with something pretty.
🛍️ Second Tuesday Art Market @ B&J’s Pizza – The Original | Tuesday (8/5) at 6:00pm – Every second Tuesday, B&J’s Pizza transforms into an indoor gallery-meets-bazaar, complete with local painters, sculptors, and anyone just there for a slice. Bring the kids, browse quirky art, and sip a cold one, because nothing says fine culture like pizza grease on your napkin.
🏙️ Downtown Development Summit @ House of Rock | Wednesday (8/6) at 10:00am – Think of it as a laid-back summit where your plate is as full as your inbox, only this time you’ll dine on insights from finance, real estate, and construction pros who actually care about downtown. All for $35, meal included, and no small talk.
🧘♂️ Hot Yoga at the Brewhouse @ Nueces Brewing | Friday (8/8) at 6:30pm – Picture a heated yoga flow amid the hoppy aroma of fresh taps, followed by cold pints and smoky BBQ. It’s the only place you’ll sweat through your downward dog and brag about it over a beer. Warning: locals might out-lunge you.
🎤 Michael Burtts @ Brewster Street Ice House – Southside | Friday (8/8) at 8:00pm – If you’re hunting for a zero-cost excuse to escape the couch, Michael Burtts is crashing the stage with his signature melodies. Expect some cheeky banter, ample toe-tapping, and enough local charm to remind you why you actually moved here in the first place.
This weekend
🎒 Back to School Block Party@ Spanish Bay Apartments | Saturday (8/9) at 12:00pm – Summer’s last hurrah means inflatables, burgers, and cold drinks at Spanish Bay Apartments, your excuse to fling the kids into a dunk tank while hunting down free backpacks for K–5. Expect games, crafts, prizes, and enough dad jokes to go around.
🎵 Alley Catz Duo @ Brewster Street Ice House – Southside | Saturday (8/09) at 8:00pm – Prowl into a zero-cover evening as Alley Catz Duo prowls the stage with sultry blues and pop-purr-fections. These two musical felines will have you feline fine from dusk ’til midnight. Don’t paws—round up your squad and a cold one for a purr-fectly free Saturday night serenade.
🎸 Rock of Ages @ Brewster Street Ice House – Downtown | Saturday (8/9) at 9:00pm – Dust off your air guitar and head to the Oyster Deck for Rock of Ages, a tribute to the legends blasting classics across town. Fifteen bucks gets you in, $150 secures a six-seat table perfect for your rock crew, oysters optional but highly recommended.
🎨 Designing a Character: Comic Series with Elisa Pena @ Art Center of Corpus Christi | Sunday (8/10) at 11:00am – Ignite your kid’s imagination in this two-hour comic character workshop with illustrator Elisa Pena, where 8–16-year-olds learn to sketch heroes, villains, and sidekicks like pros. Seats are limited, so register by August 7 to snag a spot—members pay $45, public $50, and all supplies are covered!
⚓ Coast Guard Birthday Celebration@ Whataburger Field | Sunday (8/10) at 5:05pm – Take a break from the couch and head to Whataburger Field to toast the Coast Guard’s birthday and Corpus Christi’s shiny new Coast Guard City badge. Expect turf-side boat displays that won’t mind a curious poke, ballpark bites, and unexpected neighbor bragging rights.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/5 Open Mic Night @ House of Rock – 6:30 pm
- 8/6 Sopranos Trivia Night @ Annex – 6 pm
- 8/7 Summer Dance Party @ Fonzies Dance City – 7:30 pm
- 8/7 Damon Scott @ Brewster Street Ice House Southside – 8 pm
- 8/7 Mighty Unclean and Dokk It @ Brewster Street Ice House – 9 pm
- 8/8 The Spazmatics @ Brewster Street Ice House Downtown – 9 pm
- 8/9 Alley Catz Duo @ Brewster Street Ice House Southside – 8 pm
- 8/9 Rock of Ages @ Brewster Street Ice House Downtown – 9 pm
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