CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Good morning, Coastal Bend, and happy Friday! It's Michelle Hofmann, your KRIS 6 Sunrise anchor, here to kick off the day with you.
Before we dive into your neighborhood headlines, let’s all try to embrace the day, stay positive, and let the weekend vibes begin!
Now, here are 6 Things to Know:
Gas Prices
- According to AAA, gasoline jumped by more than 10¢.
- The last time we saw a national average of $3.26 was back in September.
- Cheapest gas is currently $2.52 a gallon at the 7-Eleven on the 2100 block of Saratoga Blvd.
Gas prices went up again this past week, and the increase was bigger than last week’s. According to AAA, gasoline jumped by more than 10 cents, reaching $3.26 a gallon. They say refinery maintenance and the switch to a summer blend are among the reasons for the rise. The last time we saw a national average of $3.26 was back in September. But don’t worry — that price is still lower than it was this time last year. And in your area, according to GasBuddy, the cheapest gas is currently $2.52 a gallon.
CCPD Looking for Suspect in Aggravated Robbery
- CCPD needs your help identifying a man involved in an aggravated robbery.
- Robbery took place at a convenience store on Airline and Alameda.
- There were no injuries during this incident.
The Corpus Christi Police Department needs your help identifying a man involved in an aggravated robbery. On March 16, this man stole a case of beer from a convenience store on the 4700 block of Alameda Street. When the clerk confronted him, the man fired a shot from a handgun and then fled in a dark-colored car. If you have any information, call Crime Stoppers at 361-888-TIPS.
Broadway Tower Power Restored
- The electricity was restored at the Broadway Tower office building.
- The power had been turned off early Tuesday morning.
- Back in January, senior neighborhood news reporter Suzanne Stevens reportedthat the building had no water and wastewater services.
Power is back on at the Broadway Tower office building on North Upper Broadway. The power had been turned off early Tuesday morning, and tenants were told it would be back on by Wednesday. Our reporters checked in on Thursday, and it looks like everything’s back to normal. In the past, our team has reported on Broadway Tower’s other utility issues.
Community Health Fair
- The Health Fair will be held at Cole Park.
- There will be various vendors on hand to share resources.
- Professionals can help you in your journey toward your personal health goals.
The Seventh-Day Adventist Church is hosting its 2nd Annual Community Health Fair this weekend. It’s happening on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Cole Park. You can stop by for free health screenings like cholesterol, blood pressure, and diabetes tests, plus get info to help you reach your health goals.
OLPH Fish Fry
- Our Lady of Perpetual Help hosts its Fish Fry every year.
- The plates cost about $12.
- OLPH is located at 5830 Williams Dr.
In honor of Lent, Our Lady of Perpetual Help is hosting its annual Lenten Fish Fry. It’s happening today and next Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Plates are $12, and you can choose from fish, shrimp, or a combo. You can even have it delivered! The event is at 5830 Williams Drive, and all proceeds go to benefit the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Academy.
GPISD Band Competition Success
- Wildcats have made G-P History!
- G-P is the first band program in the region to accomplish this feat in many years.
- They received a total of 36 first-division ratings.
Big congratulations to the Gregory Portland High School and Middle School bands — they’ve made district history! All six bands from the two schools competed in the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Evaluation. They had to perform songs they had never seen before, and for the first time ever, all six bands came away with straight ones across the board. They’re bringing home six new trophies!
