Hungry patrons got to sample soups and appreciate handmade art at the annual Souper Bowl fundraiser at the Art Center of Corpus Christi on Feb. 19. Held annually on the Thursday following the Super Bowl, the Souper Bowl has ticket holders selecting a one-of-a-kind bowl made by local artists and tasting a variety of homemade soups from restaurants while touring the art on display before voting on the favorite soup of the night. Souper Bowl Chair Rhonnie Smith explained the fundraiser benefits both the art center and the Coastal Bend Food Bank. “I’ve been attending this event for the last…

Voter turnout trends for young adults highlight a complex mix of enthusiasm and disengagement, and includes obstacles that decide whether they will show up at the polls. A 2025 study conducted by the Center of Information & Research on Civic Learning and Engagement by Tufts University estimates that roughly 47% of registered youth cast a ballot in the 2024 presidential election. A higher percentage of eligible 18- to 29-year-olds are engaging more strongly in the presidential elections than they are in the mid-term elections. Mid-term turnouts remained far lower at just under 25% nationally in 2022, emphasizing the persistent gap…

SINTON, Texas – Inspired by the neighboring Corpus Christi’s First Friday ArtWalk festival where local vendors, food trucks, and live music all gather in downtown Corpus, Sinton has now launched its own version of the event. The new Second Saturday Art Walk being introduced in downtown Sinton hopes to ignite a new nightlife that the otherwise quiet city has never seen before. Locals of all ages can gather and check out the vendors, food, and live performers at the monthly event. Two festivals have been held so far, with the 100 blocks of South Rachal Street transformed into a lively…