Texas Lawmakers to Spend $20 Billion on Water Crisis
The deal allocates $1 billion a year to water projects for 20 years, which some groups estimate is a fraction of what Texas needs to save its water supply.
Water Bills Face Deadline threat
Gov. Greg Abbott and other leaders have called for a major investment to save the state’s water supply. How to spend the money has caused friction at the Capitol.
City of Corpus Christi Adjusts Water Sourcing
Due to ongoing drought conditions across Texas, the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) informed the City of Corpus Christi that there was insufficient water supply in the Lower Colorado River.
Can Texas Lawmakers Agree on State's Water Supply?
The Texas House took its first step toward revising a priority Senate bill last week. The changes were lauded by the state’s water community.
New Water Dashboard Launches to Keep Residents Informed During Drought
The dashboard offers comprehensive monitoring of CCW's western and eastern water supplies, giving residents access to critical information.
City Drought Resilience Program
Nearly a dozen businesses have received assistance through the City of Corpus Christi’s Office of Economic Development in partnership with LiftFund, Inc.
To Avoid a Water Crisis, Texas May bet on Desalination
Desalination can create millions of gallons of fresh water a day. But it is expensive and there are many environmental concerns.
Corpus Christi Approves Raw Water Purchase
This agreement allows the City to purchase up to 10,000 acre-feet of untreated raw water from Lake Texana.
Bill That Prioritizes Creating New Water Supplies Approved in Texas Senate
Senate Bill 7, which won unanimous approval, is among legislation that seeks to avert a looming water crisis as the state’s population booms.
Update on Recent Reservoir Readings
Corpus Christi Water is providing clarification regarding recent water level readings at Lake Corpus Christi following beneficial rainfall last week.
How Texas can Save its Water Supply
State lawmakers are poised to devote billions to save the state’s water supply.
Texas Cities Square off Over Aquifer Pipeline Plans
Georgetown plans to pump 89 million gallons a day from the Carrizo Wilcox Aquifer but the project is being fought by Bryan, College Station and Texas A&M University, which depend on the same water.
Lawmakers Hope to Save Texas’ Water Supply
Most lawmakers — as well as Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick — want to invest big in water. Here are the proposals that would do it.
Potential Water Overflow at Saltwater Dam
CCW is informing residents that the Mary Rhodes Pipeline was temporarily shut off Monday as part of planned system adjustments.
City Seeking Long-Term Solution for Low Water Levels
The City cannot refill the detention pond while under Stage 3 water restrictions.
Lawmakers Push to Spend Billions for Water Projects
Lawmakers will debate whether to invest more into new water supplies or repairing old, leaking pipes around Texas.
Drought Status Stage 3 Continues
The City of Corpus Christi reminds all residents that Stage 3 drought restrictions remain in effect until further notice.
Texas is Running out of Water
By one estimate, the state’s municipal supply will not meet demand by 2030 if there’s a severe drought and no water solutions are implemented.
CCW Testifies Before House Natural Resource Committee
Molly detailed the severity of the drought currently impacting the region, noting that the City is under Stage 3 water restrictions and facing the possibility of advancing to Stage 4 restrictions this summer if conditions do not improve.
Below Average Rainfall Predicted Though April
The City continues to investigate potential groundwater sources to supplement reservoir supplies.