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.
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.
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.
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.
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.