Corpus Christi Prioritizes Lawns Over Wetlands in Water Distribution
August 27, 2026
Texas regulators issued an emergency order allowing Corpus Christi to withhold water from wetlands amid a severe drought.
water rights
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Industrial Water Charge to Appear on Corpus Christi’s November Ballot
August 12, 2026
Reservoirs are recovering, but Corpus Christi’s water fight continues. A public vote on a controversial petition looms.