Happy National Military Appreciation Month, National Barbecue Month, and National Hamburger Month. Three things I can celebrate without any hesitation. Here's what's going on around South Texas and beyond to kick off May.
iHeartCountry Festival — tomorrow in Austin, live on K-99
The iHeartCountry Festival Presented by Capital One is Saturday, May 2nd in Austin. Luke Bryan, Kane Brown, Parker McCollum, Riley Green, Shaboozey, Gretchen Wilson, Carly Pearce, and more. Stream it on Disney+ or Hulu, or listen live on K-99 and the iHeartRadio app.
A little haze, a lot of smoke — and what to do about it
You've probably noticed the sky looking a little off. It's a mix of humidity and smoke drifting up from eastern Mexico, carried in on southerly Gulf winds. A cold front this weekend should shift things around — but until then, if you're over 65, under 18, or managing heart, lung, or diabetes issues, take it easy outdoors. Keep an eye on how you're feeling. For real-time air quality info, go to AirNow.gov.
Adopt a pet for $70 or less — right here in Corpus
Corpus Christi Animal Care Services is part of a nationwide Empty the Shelters event running now through May 17th. Adoption fees are $70 or less for cats and dogs — and every pet comes already spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and microchipped. They're at 2626 Holly Road, open Monday through Saturday, noon to 5:30. Photos and more info at corpuschristitx.gov.
Big weekend at Whataburger Field
The Hooks are home against Frisco, Friday through Sunday. Here's what's going on:
- Friday — First 2,000 fans get a Hooks Bolo Cap. It's Mutton Bustin' Night, rodeo jerseys up for auction benefiting Jim Wells County 4-H, and Bud Light Fireworks to close it out.
- Saturday — Harry Potter Night. Hogwarts-themed jerseys for the first 2,000 fans.
- Sunday — Dollar Day. Free cap for the first 1,000 moms, dollar hot dogs, and kids run the bases after the game.
PBR is back at the Hilliard Center — tonight and tomorrow
The PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Finals rides into Corpus Christi tonight and Saturday at the Hilliard Center Arena. Friday night features Carly Pearce, Saturday night wraps with Larry the Cable Guy. One ticket gets you into both Buc Days and PBR. Tickets at Ticketmaster.com.
Easton Corbin at Brewster Street
Easton Corbin — A Little More Country Than That, Roll With It — hits Brewster Street Icehouse tonight. Ticket info and details on the events and concerts calendar at K99Country.com.
Crawfish for a Cause — on the Shoreline at Buc Days
Saturday, 20 teams, 20,000 pounds of crawfish, live music, free kids activities, silent auction, and a raffle. It's the 5th year of this fundraiser, and this year benefits Agape Ranch and Metro Ministries. All the info is on the events calendar at K99Country.com.
NEXT WEEK: RODEO Corpus Christi, May 5–9
Two hours of ProRodeo followed by a concert every night at the Hilliard Center Arena. Here's the lineup:
- Mon May 5 — Marshall Tucker Band
- Tue May 6 — Switchfoot
- Wed May 7 — David Lee Garza Reunion with Jay Perez and Navaira Bros.
- Thu May 8 — Midland
- Fri May 9 — Shane Smith & the Saints
Tickets and info at BucDays.com.