Sunday, April 26, 2026

Heads up for pet parents: An emergency vet visit could cost you $7,000+ (ask me how I know 🙃). From the initial fee just to be seen to x-rays, surgery, medicine, and aftercare, it adds up quicker than a chew toy turns into a crime scene. The good news? You could get up to 90% cash back on your vet bill with this pet insurance plan.*

Shopping options set to grow: A new 25 acre retail project in Calallen will bring Academy, LongHorn Steakhouse and Olive Garden by early 2027, with Olive Garden construction scheduled to begin in June -- see the timeline and plans.

New water options considered: Facing deepening drought, Del Mar College is exploring using treated wastewater for non-drinking needs and a possible Windward campus well, with conservation already underway as talks with the city continue -- read the full story.

Regional impact and educational support: Buc Days will mark 88 years on the Bayfront April 30 to May 10, with a new kickoff event, more concerts, and an economic boost for jobs and taxes -- see attendance and impact numbers.

The bill everyone over 50 should double check: Car insurance. If you've been on the same plan for years, you're probably overpaying (especially if you rack up fewer miles than you used to). It's an easy bill to forget about, but switching to a safe-driver-low-mileage plan with Lemonade could save you up to $1,000 over the next year without downgrading from full coverage. I drive a few times a week and went from paying hundreds to ~$60 a month for the exact same policy -- see how much you could save.*

Retirees are making moves: After gold's best year in nearly five decades, more folks than ever are moving part of their savings into precious metals. Not all of it... just enough to hedge against inflation. AHG put together a free guide that explains how it works -- grab your copy here.*

Add some color: When you need a last-minute gift or a little mood boost, Sew Bonita packs in bright, Mexican-inspired finds, from accessories and stationery to drinkware and fabric. It’s the kind of cheerful, locally loved spot that turns “just browsing” into “okay fine, I’m treating myself.”

Sneaky waterfront vibes: The Mariner serves up craft cocktails, oysters, and tapas with breezy marina views upstairs at Harrison's Landing, plus a slightly sneaky entrance through the gift shop that keeps it low-key. Perfect for catching up with friends or pretending you just stumbled in after a seawall stroll.

Board the Blue Ghost: Need a break from the usual weekend circuit? Step onto USS Lexington for flight-deck views, the 3D Mega Theater, a flight simulator, and escape rooms that turn “just one hour” into bragging rights. Perfect reset button when the beach wind's too much for your hair.

That patch of scalp that wasn't there a year ago: It's more common than most folks talk about. Especially in your 50s... hormones, stress, and nutrition all start pulling at hair density at once. Nutrafol is a drug-free daily supplement designed to work on those causes together — and in clinical studies, 93% of women said their hair looked healthier after six months. *Take a look →

The slower you walk, the more it works: Tai Chi walking is trending online. Turns out it's centuries old — slow deliberate steps, paced breath, attention on the body. Thirty minutes a day burns fat, lifts your mood, and builds balance. No gym, no treadmill, no pounding on the joints. Take the quick quiz to see if it fits, then use code BASELOCAL for a discount on the coaching plan. *See how it works →

For women who've been feeling off for years: The fatigue, the weight creeping up, the mood swings, the sleep that won't hold. Turns out most of those "it's just aging" problems are actually caused by hormones, and proper HRT can get you back to feeling like yourself. The catch? You can't get it without a full hormone panel and a doctor who understands what those numbers mean. Most women never get either, but Hone Health gives you both. *See how it works →

Two sprays before bed, no more snoring? It really is that simple. No mouthpiece to wrestle with, no CPAP mask, no nose strips that peel off at 2am. This doctor-developed throat spray has been keeping sleepers quiet for 30 years, and first-time orders are 40% off right now. *See how it works →

Your homeowners insurance has a blind spot: It covers your house if a tree falls on it. It doesn’t cover your furnace when it quits in January, your AC when it dies in July, or your water heater when it starts leaking on a Tuesday. Those are all classified as "normal wear and tear," and they're 100% on you. American Home Shield can help fill that gap for ~$1/day (even if your appliances and systems are really old).*See what it covers →

🍳 Chuckwagon Breakfast @ Frost Bank Downtown Corpus Christi Financial Center | Friday (5/1) at 8:00 AM – Nothing kicks off Buc Days like a free chuckwagon breakfast. Swing by the downtown financial center for scrambled eggs, sausage, biscuits with gravy, peach cobbler, and coffee while supplies last. Bring your appetite, not your wallet, and pretend peach cobbler is a food group.

🎨 ArtWalk @ Art Center of Corpus Christi | Friday (5/1) at 4:00 PM – Start First Friday ArtWalk at the Art Center and let kids play pirate while you pretend you’re here for culture. Free courtyard, sea-breeze fun, treasure maps, and foam cannonballs for them, new work by Ozman Romero, and coronation gowns courtesy of Las Donas for you.

🐂 PBR: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Finals @ Hilliard Center | Friday (5/1) at 7:00 PM – Clear your calendar for the PBR Velocity Tour Finals, where elite bull riders face 1,800-pound mood swings, and Carly Pearce brings the twang. Not a rodeo, just two hours of pyro, music, and white-knuckle action that makes eight seconds feel epic.

💃 Inolvidable 2026: Ballet Folklorico @ Richardson Auditorium - Del Mar College | Friday (5/1) at 7:30 PM – Grab a seat at Richardson Performance Hall for Alcorta’s Compañía de Danza Folklórica celebrating 28 years, with Ballet Folklórico, Marimba Chiapaneca from Chiapas, and Mariachi Celestial from Kingsville. It’s a quick trip to Mexico, no passport, no airport, just $15 and happy feet.

💬 Free Comic Book Day 2026 @ Most Wanted Comics | Saturday (5/2) at 9:00 AM – Free Comic Book Day brings the freebies, the best deals, and the perfect excuse to browse like it is 1993. Come for the giveaways, stay for the nostalgia, the friendly chaos, and that one issue you swore you would not start collecting again.

🌀 World Labyrinth Day @ All Saints' Episcopal Church | Saturday (5/2) at 12:00 PM – Trade the to-do list for a slow stroll and some quiet headspace for World Labyrinth Day. We’ll Walk as One at 1 with folks around the globe, with a quick intro beforehand, journal spots nearby, and live classical guitar keeping the vibe serene, not sleepy.

🎗 Kendra Gives Back @ Kendra Scott (La Palmera) | Saturday (5/2) at 2:00 PM – Shop pretty things, support a good cause. Kendra Scott at La Palmera Mall is hosting a Gives Back event, with 20% of sales going to the Volunteer Services Council. Retail therapy that helps your community, and a guilt-free reason to retire those 2009 earrings.

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