Hi, Corpus Christi! Harper Ortega here with your guide to ongoing deals that make supporting our local businesses even sweeter. Below are several dependable offers and loyalty perks you can tap into now—no stressing about flash sales or expired coupons.
Everyday Local Rewards & Loyalty Deals
OUAC (Once Upon A Child) — Monthly & Weekly Perks
This secondhand children’s store has stacked offers all over the calendar:
- Military Mondays: Every Monday, active and retired military or first responders show an ID and receive 10% off purchases.
- Tote Bag Tuesdays: Bring in your OUAC tote bag and get 15% off any regular-priced items that fit in it. Plus, you earn double rewards points.
- First Thursday Grandparent’s Day: Bring your grandchild (or a photo of them) or shop with them on the first Thursday of the month to get 15% off. Great excuse to spend some time together.
Shop Downtown Discount Card
If you shop downtown, this card can unlock savings at several local retailers. Participating shops put together discounts and special promos just for card holders, and revenue from the card helps support joint local marketing. It’s a win when more people shop downtown.
Where to get one: Visit partner shops or download info via ShopDowntown.org.
Restaurant & Special-Event Offers
El Sol de Mexico — VIP & Happy Hour Specials
If you love Tex-Mex, this spot brings reliable daily specials:
- Happy Hour every day: afternoons Mon-Fri (3–6 PM) and weekends (2–5 PM) with drink deals and daily rotating food specials.
- VIP Club: Register your phone number, get an instant 10% off coupon, plus alerts about upcoming specials.
Shop & Service Savings
Sam’s Club Labor Day Sale & Ongoing Club Perks
Sam’s Club in Corpus Christi has a few things in motion:
- The Labor Day Sale (August 20-September 9) featured member-exclusive deals on appliances, furniture, and outdoor gear if you acted in that window.
- But even outside sales, perks like curbside pickup, “Scan & Go” shopping, and new express delivery options make regular shopping more convenient and sometimes more affordable.
Employee & Community Discounts
City Employee Extras & Beneplace
If you work for the City of Corpus Christi, the benefits package comes with access to perks like:
- Flights discounted up to 20% and rental car deals up to 25% off.
- Hotels, gift cards, and entertainment offers (movies, dining, etc.) at reduced rates through the program.
- Sales on big-ticket member goods—Sam’s Club, Apple, travel all in play.
Tips to Maximize Local Savings
- Stack what you can: Use your discount card downtown, loyalty points at OUAC, and restaurant daily specials in one day—where policies allow.
- Stay in the loop: Local business social media pages, email sign-ups, and apps like Fivestars often announce flash deals not widely advertised.
- Carry proof: ID for military Mondays, tote bags for Tuesday promos, etc. These little things unlock deals.
There are always more local discounts popping up—from summer block parties to small stores doing bundle deals. Want me to spotlight deals in a specific neighborhood or business type next? Just say the word.