Category: Community

On Saturday, Feb. 7, the Texas Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center hosted the Lunar New Year event at 1809 N. Chaparral St. This year, the museum was celebrating the Year of the Horse in the Eastern zodiac. As such, the museum had activities that tie to the zodiac year, including a lantern-crafting booth. KP Vibes Entertainment served as the DJ throughout the event, which included a performance by a lion dance team based in San Antonio, a tai chi demonstration and two taiko drum performances. Zero Unlimited Productions also hosted their kamishibai performances, a form of Japanese street…

North Padre Island’s sand will transform into a parade route at Barefoot Mardi Gras Saturday, Feb. 28, bringing locals, Winter Texans, and visitors to one of the island’s biggest events of the year. This year’s beachfront event is anticipated to attract one of the biggest audiences ever due to record participation, an expanded route, and increasing attendance. The event, an annual fundraiser hosted by the Padre Island Business Association, supports local nonprofit organizations each year with a portion of the proceeds. “To our knowledge, we are the only parade that runs entirely on a beach in the country,” said event…

Yorktown Christian Academy held their 16th annual Lions Run 5/10k on Saturday, Feb. 7. The race had 13 age groups and three different race options: a 5k, 10k, and a two-mile walk. The event started with the opening ceremonies at 7:30 a.m., including a color guard from Cub Scout Troop 226 and the national anthem. Then, the crowd moved to the lawn for the Mascot Race, followed by the Kiddie Race. The Mascot Race involved a Chick-fil-a cow, H-E-Buddy, Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse, and YCA’s Leo the Lion running a race and then turning around to cheer on…

People came from around the Coastal Bend to join a peaceful protest on Jan. 31 in Water’s Edge Park on Shoreline Boulevard in downtown Corpus Christi. Event organizer KJ Alaniz said they wanted to protest ICE’s presence in their community and make known their opinion of the U.S. government for allowing it. “The idea to host another protest came when I saw ICE sightings/kidnappings becoming more rampant in our area. I had attended anti-migra protest before, but I hadn’t heard of anyone else planning anything and I was losing my mind just seeing post after post on social media about it,”…

Nikela Pradier, chapter leader of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority stood unwavering before the gathered crowd as hundreds assembled to march in the name of Martin Luther King Jr Day on Jan. 19, both a celebration and a tradition that has been going strong in Corpus Christi for 40 years. “We are proclaiming that the fight for equality and justice continues, and that it cannot be ignored,” Pradier said, wearing the signature red jacket of her sorority sisters with the words “Providence — 4seen Destiny.” “God can use anybody to serve the community.” Since 1986, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority…

The 16th Annual SOUPer Bowl fundraiser is back, benefiting the Coastal Bend Food Bank and the Art Center of Corpus Christi. This community event brings together local restaurants, caterers, and culinary students with area clay artists for a one-of-a-kind experience. The event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Art Center of Corpus Christi, located at 100 N. Shoreline. Guests can enjoy handcrafted soups and creative works of art while supporting two community missions, helping families facing food insecurity and expanding access to the arts for families across the Coastal Bend. Every bowl served and every piece of…

I’ve lived in Corpus Christi for most of my life, but I’ve also spent quite a few years in major metroplexes: New York City, Austin, and Dallas-Fort Worth. I used public transportation like buses and trains for my main choice of transportation except for the city I was born in. I’d see the red buses occasionally, but I never took a chance to ride one and see just how accessible Corpus is via a bus. The Corpus Christi Regional Transportational Authority was created in 1986. As of 2026 it has 33 fixed routes across Nueces and San Patricio counties. Fare…

On Saturday, Feb. 7, the Texas State Museum of Asian Cultures & Education Center will host a Lunar New Year event from noon to 5 p.m. at 1809 N. Chaparral St. This event will be like past celebrations of the lunar new year, which is celebrated in many Asian countries and marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar. The museum will have a lion dance team from San Antonio, a bonsai exhibit, lantern stations, and interactive lessons on the lion dance. “This year, they will celebrate the Year of the Horse,” Director of Operations Richard Hafemeister stated. “They…

Hundreds of Corpus Christi Independent School District students walked out of class Thursday afternoon to protest the continuing ICE presence in the city. Students had multiple reasons for supporting the walkout, from opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s increased arrests since the Trump administration took office for moral reasons, as well as the direct effects on their families.  “My father was detained, and I’m … honestly, it’s very sad. It’s very difficult without him. Without him, me and my mom are just by ourselves, and we need him,” said CCISD student Evelyn Colchado. “I’m not old enough, I still depend on…