Opinion: Corpus Christi should pursue the most affordable, least risky water projects
The Sierra Club’s Jason Hale writes that the City Council should stop throwing money into the Inner Harbor and start investing responsibly in our community's water future.
Opinion: Protect Ingleside from this dangerous ammonia plant
Coastal Watch Association Executive Director Rhiannon Scott lays out the threats posed to the Ingleside community by the proposed “Project YaREN” ammonia plant.
Sylvia Campos: “The truth is that it all started with a prayer…”
Meet Sylvia Campos, a native Corpus Christian, mother and grandmother, environmental justice leader, and member of the Corpus Christi City Council.
"All Hell Breaks Loose": How Big Oil Ruined a Small Texas Town
In this comprehensive 3-part series, The Xylom examines the impact of fossil fuel expansion on Ingleside on the Bay.
Elida Castillo: “This is hard work because it’s heart work…”
Meet Elida Castillo, Program Director for Chispa Texas and city council member in her hometown of Taft.
Jim Klein: “You don’t have to save the world alone…”
Meet Jim Klein, professor of history at Del Mar College and one of Corpus Christi’s most steadfast environmental advocates
Hillcrest History: A Neighborhood Fights for Justice
As the Port of Corpus Christi seeks to rezone residential areas adjacent to the Hillcrest neighborhood for heavy industrial use, the Current highlights Hillcrest residents’ decades-long fight for justice.
Here’s how to oppose Cheniere’s LNG expansion permit
Cheniere is seeking a permit to expand its LNG facility in Gregory. This proposed expansion poses significant additional risks to our environment and health, and CAN urges our community to stand together in opposition.
Opinion: Stop sacrificing the Coastal Bend for corporate profit
As published in the Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Chloe Torres calls on Coastal Bend leaders to acknowledge that traditional methods of evaluating health risks from industrial pollution don’t tell the real story.
Corpus Christi approves drought plan, but not without controversy
Frustrated Corpus Christians gathered outside City Hall to protest the city’s drought plan, demanding stricter water-use restrictions for industrial consumers and more transparency in water management.
Lamont Taylor: “I’ve learned never to stop learning…”
Meet Lamont Taylor, a relentless advocate for environmental justice and community empowerment in Corpus Christi.
CWA and UTA: Monitoring air and water quality in the Coastal Bend
A partnership aims to build a network of sensors to provide real-time air and water quality data, giving residents new insights into environmental conditions that could impact their health.
Fueled by protests, city officials host second DCP listening session
Corpus Christi residents voiced serious concerns about the city’s proposed drought contingency plan during a listening session at City Hall, highlighting the massive disparity between industrial and residential water use.