City of Corpus Christi Completes Desalination Bay Impact Study
A Far Field Committee was also established to oversee the process, meeting eight times during the study to review progress and ensure ongoing input and accountability alongside City staff.
City of Corpus Christi Eases Drought Restrictions
Effective immediately, the City of Corpus Christi has officially moved from Stage 3 to Stage 2 water restrictions.
Corpus Christi City Council Rejects $60,000 Community Gift to Benefit Water Desalination Plant
The donation was intended to cover the cost of applying for a federal grant to build a city-owned treatment plant.
City of Corpus Christi Monitoring Inflows to Choke Canyon and Lake Corpus Christi
Rainfall runoff throughout the basin is expected to move through the Frio, Atascosa, and Nueces River systems, ultimately contributing vital inflows to both Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake Corpus Christi.
Floodwater Delays Corpus Christi’s Water Emergency
A prolonged drought had put the Coastal Bend city months away from running short of water, but upstream storms have improved the outlook.
Floodwater Starts Arriving in Corpus Christi Reservoirs
Choke Canyon has almost doubled its supply of water this week, although the reservoir is still at 15% capacity.
Corpus Christi in Legal Fight with Industries after Rejecting Demand for $80 Million Water Refund
A judge will hear arguments this week after industrial users protested a rate hike by the city, which said residents and businesses were unfairly subsidizing industrial rates.
Corpus Christi Declines to Seek Federal Grant for Desalination Plant
City Council members traded insults before the 5-4 vote blocked an effort to apply for up to $120 million in federal grants to help build the treatment plant.
River Authority’s Budget Woes to Water-Needy Corpus Christi
Cities and other water users have already paid $4.1 million to reserve water from a seawater desalination plant that is not close to construction.
Council Approves Phase 2 of the Reclaimed Water
Construction is scheduled for completion in May 2027.
City of Corpus Christi Looks to Further Cooperative Efforts on Regional Water Supply
The City of Corpus Christi is working to finalize an agreement with the City of Sinton for the Evangeline Water Supply Project.
Recent Rain Gives Corpus Christi a 9-Month Reprieve on Projected Water Crisis
Emergency restrictions are now expected to hit in September 2027, so the coastal city still faces a challenging future.
Corpus Christi’s Delayed Water Response Bubbles up to Texas Governor’s Race
Frustrated by a lack of progress, Gov. Greg Abbott threatened state action. Gina Hinojosa, his Democratic opponent, accused him of backing industry over people.
How Bad will the Drought be in South Texas?
As of Monday, nearly 50% of the state was experiencing some level of drought conditions according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.
City Council Gives Final Approval of Level 1 Water Emergency Policies
These measures will only go into effect if and when the City officially declares a Level One Water Emergency, which is currently projected for December 2026.
Corpus Christi Delays Decision on Water Plant Despite Impending Crisis
The City Council rejected the treatment plant last year over cost and environmental concerns, but plans resurfaced as the city’s water woes continued.
Corpus Christi Reconsiders Desalination Plant
The almost billion-dollar plant, praised as a drought-resistant option, wouldn’t provide water until 2029. Opponents cite cost and environmental concerns.
Recent Rain Gives Two Corpus Christi Reservoirs a Much-Needed Boost
With one main reservoir almost at capacity, the city may be on pace to delay an emergency declaration from December to early 2027.
City of Corpus Christi Focuses on Delaying its Water Crisis
The city is looking into emergency conservation measures as most options for additional water have been tapped or are years from completion.
Rain Gives Corpus Christi a Small Break, Delaying Projected Water Crisis
Without additional rain, the coastal city expects to impose mandatory water restrictions around December, new data shows.