Citizen petition drive exceeds goal by almost 33%
A four-month petition drive yielded enough signatures to ensure Corpus Christi voters will decide the fate of industry’s drought exemption program.
Corpus Christi hides a cryptomine's water use
Amid the region’s ongoing water crisis, city officials are keeping secret how much water a tax-subsidized Bitcoin mining operation is consuming.
Desalination decision delayed again
After a marathon City Hall meeting in which residents spoke out overwhelmingly against the Inner Harbor desalination plant, the City Council voted at 2:30am to once again delay a decision.
Scientists call for review of Inner Harbor far-field modeling data
Marine scientists from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi and the University of Texas say the modeling used to evaluate the plant’s environmental impact is not yet reliable enough.
Sinton's data center ambitions may be driving water fight
Inside Climate News and the Texas Newsroom reveal that Corpus Christi officials believe the neighboring town of Sinton may be fighting groundwater projects in order to reserve supplies for a data center development.
The only city in America hoping for a hurricane
Decades of prioritizing industrial growth over resource management have brought the Coastal Bend region to the edge of a water catastrophe.
More Perfect Union puts Coastal Bend water crisis in the spotlight
More Perfect Union recently visited Corpus Christi to shine a light on the community’s ongoing water woes as a handful of giant corporations guzzle tens of millions of gallons daily.
TWDB rejects SWIFT loan for Harbor Island desalination plan
The Texas Water Development Board rejects the NRA’s application for a low-interest loan for its Harbor Island seawater desalination project while controversy engulfs the agency.
Rooting for a Corpus Christi that puts people and the environment first
Kudos to Councilmembers Vaughn, Cantu, Hernandez, Paxson, Campos and Roy for pushing to study the impact of the proposed Inner Harbor desalination plant on the bay and public health.
Vaughn, Paxson and Roy raise new concerns about Inner Harbor PFAS
Officials pressed city staff and contractors for answers about PFAS contamination in the Inner Harbor prior to an expected vote on the controversial desalination project.
Surcharge exemption remains for industry through water emergency
Corpus Christi's industrial water users who participate in the city’s drought surcharge exemption program will remain exempt from surcharges even if the city declares a water emergency.
Corpus Christi’s water crisis is a man-made catastrophe
Elida Castillo writes that Governor Greg Abbott’s threats to “take over and run Corpus Christi” are politically motivated and completely divorced from reality.
Abbott wants residents to pay $1B for water that will serve only Big Oil
Corpus Christi has plenty of water for residents. What the city lacks is enough water for the massive petroleum complex owned by major corporations that refuse to supply their own, writes Houston Chronicle columnist Chris Tomlinson.
Abbott: city must move ahead with Inner Harbor desal or risk takeover
Greg Abbott sent political shockwaves through the Coastal Bend last week, threatening to seize control of Corpus Christi city government if local leaders fail to advance the Inner Harbor desal plant.
Opinion: More than ever, the fight for clean air and water is in your hands
With Trump trashing federal environmental protections and Texas bending over backwards to support polluting industry, local communities must now lead the fight. And they are.
Coastal Watch Association Takes Aim At Polluter Permits
CWA Town Hall will focus on organizing opposition to state permits being sought by local polluting industry.
Corpus Reopens Desal Negotiations After Hours of Public Opposition
The Corpus Christi City Council voted Feb. 24 to direct city staff to proceed with negotiating a new contract for the proposed Inner Harbor seawater desalination plant.
Drainage District: Tesla discharging “black” water into ditch connected to Petronila Creek and Baffin Bay
Nueces County Drainage District No. 2 says Tesla was discovered discharging wastewater into a drainage ditch without the district’s knowledge.
Resident Groups Want Voters To Decide On Industrial Water Charges
Partner groups are leading a citizen-initiated campaign to place an amendment to the City Charter on the November ballot to reform how the City treats large industrial water users during droughts.
Corpus Christi water sources have hit newest historic lows
While Corpus Christi’s primary western water supplies fall to the lowest level on record, large-volume industrial users continue to consume the vast majority of the region’s water supply.