{"id":410636,"date":"2026-08-19T07:52:33","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T07:52:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/410636\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T07:52:33","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T07:52:33","slug":"bobby-pulido-to-make-special-corpus-christi-appearance-for-autistic-king-high-school-mascots-xv-birthday-tejano-nation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-tx\/410636\/","title":{"rendered":"Bobby Pulido to Make Special Corpus Christi Appearance for Autistic King High School Mascot\u2019s XV Birthday \u2013 Tejano Nation"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"\"Bobby Pulido will make a special Corpus Christi appearance to celebrate King High School mascot Anthony Humberto Lopez\u2019s XV birthday. (Photo: Bobby Pulido \/ Facebook)<\/p>\n

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 Tejano music icon and two-time Latin Grammy Award winner Bobby Pulido<\/a> is making a special trip to Corpus Christi this Saturday morning for a celebration that is about much more than music.<\/p>\n

Pulido, who is running for Congress in Texas\u2019 15th Congressional District, will make a special appearance from\u00a010 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Hi Ho Mexican Restaurant on Corpus Christi\u2019s West Side\u00a0to celebrate the 15th birthday, or XV, of\u00a0Anthony Humberto Lopez, a King High School mascot who is autistic and a devoted fan of Pulido\u2019s music.<\/p>\n

The special appearance was shared by\u00a0Carlos Lopez, co-founder of Lopez Broadcasting, who said he was deeply touched that Pulido was willing to make the trip despite his busy schedule.<\/p>\n

\u201cMy son, Anthony Humberto Lopez is a King High School Mascot and is autistic, who will be celebrating his XV birthday this Saturday,\u201d Lopez said. \u201cI am very touched by Bobby making time from his extremely busy schedule to be able make a special trip to spend one hour with my son who loves his music.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"\/Courtesy photo<\/p>\n

Pulido is expected to\u00a0serenade Anthony and present him with XV birthday merchandise, similar to the special merchandise he has provided to other young celebrants during recent visits throughout South Texas.<\/p>\n

The visit continues a tradition Pulido has embraced during his congressional campaign, making appearances at\u00a0quincea\u00f1eras and XV birthday celebrations for South Texas families. The former Tejano star has used these personal appearances to connect directly with families and young fans throughout the region while campaigning for Congress.<\/p>\n

Lopez said Pulido had hoped to attend Anthony\u2019s evening celebration but was unable to do so because of his previously scheduled commitment to perform in Beeville. Rather than miss the occasion, Pulido chose to make a separate trip to Corpus Christi specifically for Anthony.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis act of kindness speaks volumes of Bobby\u2019s character and heart,\u201d Lopez said.<\/p>\n

From the Tejano stage to public service<\/p>\n

The Corpus Christi appearance comes at a significant moment in Pulido\u2019s career.<\/p>\n

After decades as one of Tejano music\u2019s most recognizable voices, Pulido has begun transitioning from the entertainment stage toward a career in public service. The Edinburg native launched his campaign for\u00a0Texas\u2019 15th Congressional District\u00a0in 2025 and won the Democratic nomination in 2026.<\/p>\n

Pulido has said his decision to pursue public office is rooted in a desire to give back to South Texas and use his voice in a different way. His campaign has emphasized his roots in the Rio Grande Valley and his experience as a longtime Tejano artist, small-business owner and father.<\/p>\n

His quincea\u00f1era appearances have become one of the more personal elements of his campaign, allowing him to maintain a connection with young South Texans and their families while bringing the artist many of them grew up listening to directly into their celebrations.<\/p>\n

\"\"\/Courtesy photo<\/p>\n

For Anthony and his family, however, Saturday\u2019s visit is not about politics. It is about a young Tejano music fan receiving an unforgettable birthday surprise from one of his favorite artists.<\/p>\n

Bobby Pulido\u2019s special appearance for Anthony Humberto Lopez is scheduled for 10\u201311 a.m. Saturday at Hi Ho Mexican Restaurant in Corpus Christi.<\/p>\n

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