The action will authorize the execution of two real estate contracts associated with the proposed project, including approximately 3,021 acres of property over an underground pore space designated for natural gas storage.

As the pump station and reclaimed water line are constructed, Valero will build its own infrastructure to collect reclaimed water for its own use, reducing demand on potable water reserves.

Final approval of the curtailment plan is expected at a future City Council meeting. Experts predict that, without significant rainfall, a water emergency could arrive by September.

Ten water projects received initial approval to split $1.28 billion in state money this year, but 13 others didn’t make the cut — including one that may supply drought-stricken Corpus Christi.

These vehicles lack federally required equipment and safety standards necessary for use on public streets.

Hazardous materials can leach into the city’s stormwater system, while large debris frequently creates road hazards for drivers.

A new Houston company hopes to build a $1.3 billion facility in the area and wants the city, which is on the brink of a water crisis, to commit to 30 years of purchases.

The “A” rating is considered a medium grade credit rating. Additionally, S&P Ratings has placed a “negative credit watch” on the City’s Utility System.

Angelita was recently reported missing by family and was last seen on foot, Friday evening (May 1, 2026) around Winward Dr on Padre Island.

On Saturday, May 2, 2026, the Coastal Bend Civitans hosted their 3rd annual Kleberg County Prom for All, bringing together local students and adults with special needs for an evening centered on inclusion and celebration.

City leaders say none of those measures are part of Corpus Christi’s Drought Contingency Plan and have never been proposed or considered by current leadership.