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.
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.
What is Ammonia?
In response to plans to build at least two major new ammonia facilities in the Coastal Bend region, the Coastal Bend Current highlights the chemical’s uses, production process, major producers, and the serious health and safety risks associated with its production, storage and transportation.
CAN and CBC wish you a very Happy Earth Day!
The Coastal Action Network and the Coastal Bend Current wish you a happy 55th Earth Day! If you want to support our work today, please donate to, sign a petition for, or just learn more about, one of our partner organizations!
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.
Chispa Texas hosts 2025 Grassroots Organizing Leadership Series
Chispa Texas has announced plans to hold a virtual series of grassroots leadership training seminars throughout 2025. RVSP for one or more of the next 4 upcoming online sessions!
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.
Groups vow to fight TCEQ decision on desalination permit
TCEQ Commissioners denied a request by Hillcrest residents for a contested case hearing to challenge a wastewater discharge permit for the Inner Harbor desalination plant.
Lamont Taylor: “I’ve learned never to stop learning…”
Meet Lamont Taylor, a relentless advocate for environmental justice and community empowerment in Corpus Christi.
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.
Proposed drought plan changes causes strife
At a listening session hosted by the Corpus Christi water department, frustrated residents voiced concerns over the city’s prioritization of high-volume water use by out-of-town industries while locals bear the costs and face conservation measures.
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.