"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.
Port of Corpus Christi drops discharge permit for Ship Channel
The Port of Corpus Christi has dropped its application for a nearshore discharge permit tied to a proposed 50 million-gallon-per-day desalination plant.
Opinion: If desalination must proceed, Corpus Christi leaders should be held accountable
If desalination is to proceed, it can only earn the public’s trust if it proves itself on three fronts: certainty of environmental safety, adherence to budget, and performance as promised.
Corpus Christi leaders call for firing of City Manager Peter Zanoni
Dr. Jim Klein, Sylvia Campos and supporters called for the termination of City Manager Peter Zanoni, citing issues of mismanagement, fiscal irresponsibility, and ethical misconduct.
Thirsty Tesla refinery could exacerbate Corpus Christi’s water crisis
Local activists warn that while residents must ration, unimpeded industrial expansion is imperiling the region’s future.
Here's how much Corpus Christi has spent on marketing desalination
The City of Corpus Christi has spent approximately $123,000 of taxpayer money on an advertising campaign focused in large part on promoting the proposed Inner Harbor desalination plant.
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.
Groups urge City Council to back analysis of desalination wastewater
A coalition of a dozen community groups are urging the Corpus Christi City Council to launch a new study of the possible impact of desalination wastewater on the Corpus Christi Bay.
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.
Inner Harbor Desalination 101: Who’s It For, And Who Pays?
Our regular series spotlights key facts about the City’s Inner Harbor desalination plan in an effort to advance the case that the project must be stopped to protect our bay and way of life.
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.
What Is Desalination?
With massive baywater desalination plants proposed by the City of Corpus Christi and others, the Current explains the basics of desalination.
Chispa Texas: Taking The Fight To Austin
As the 89th session of the Texas Legislature unfolds, Chispa Texas is diligently monitoring proposed legislation that could significantly impact our state’s natural resources and public 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.
Water bills in the Corpus Christi area are set to increase by at least 25%
Corpus Christi tells residents they can expect to see their water bills increase by at least 25%, or approximately $9 per month, to fund the City’s planned Inner Harbor desalination plant.