John Oliva

1 week ago | caller.com | John Oliva

John OlivaCorpus Christi Caller TimesThis Mother's Day, skip the roses and find a unique gift from local Corpus Christi businesses. Stores like Black Cat Books, Hybrid Records, and Most Wanted Comics offer gifts for literary, music, and comic book fans. Mother's Day is May 11 — have you bought your mom a present yet? Skip the bouquet of roses and find her a gift she will truly appreciate. Is she into horticulture? Is she a big gamer? Is she into one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces?

1 week ago | caller.com | John Oliva

Corpus Christi restaurants were inspected in April for health code violations. Fifty-one restaurants received perfect scores of 100. Violations included expired food, unsanitary conditions and improper storage of chemicals. Corpus Christi-Nueces County Public Health District inspectors found expired eggs, employees not wearing gloves while preparing tacos and other health violations at restaurants in April.

2 weeks ago | caller.com | John Oliva

The Wings Over South Texas Air Show returns to Corpus Christi's Naval Air Station on May 9-10. The May 9 show is for base personnel and guests; the May 10 show is open to the public. The free event features aerobatic performances, including the U.S. Navy Blue Angels. The Wings Over South Texas Air Show is returning to Corpus Christi at the Naval Air Station's air field on May 9 and May 10.

3 weeks ago | caller.com | John Oliva

Buc Days in Corpus Christi returns April 26 with a rodeo, a carnival, parades and more. The event includes a Dunking of the Mayor, PBR Velocity Tour Finals and a Rodeo Concert Series. Attendees can enjoy a 5K run, the Treasure Island vendor market and live music on multiple stages. A Corpus Christi staple, Buc Days, returns with a rodeo, live music, a carnival, parades, food, vendors and more starting April 26. Tickets may be purchased online at bucdays.com or at the festival gates.

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | John Oliva

John Oliva, Corpus Christi Caller TimesMon, April 21, 2025 at 2:30 PM UTC1 min readApril showers have started in the Coastal Bend, bringing an unwelcome amount of humidity. The National Weather Service of Corpus Christi reported chances of rain in the area will remain through the evening of April 23. Thunderstorms on April 21 could produce heavy rain with a 20% to 40% chance of at least 1 inch of rain across the northern Coastal Bend. Clouds will clear out in the evening.