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Corpus Christi says two new developments will buy it more time before reaching water crisis

The city manager said the city received permits to pump more groundwater and will avoid water reductions from a shrinking reservoir for now, pushing a potential water crisis to July.

The Texas Tribune

Corpus Christi’s crucial refineries look for alternate water supplies amid looming water crisis

The city produces 5% of the nation’s refined products like gas and jet fuel, and experts say a serious water shortage could force production down and push fuel prices up even further.

The Texas Tribune

Corpus Christi Cuts Timeline to Disaster as Abbott Issues Emergency Orders

The governor’s office said the city’s two main reservoirs could dry up by May, much sooner than previous timelines. But authorities still offer no plan for curtailment of water use.

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Corpus Christi water emergency may be just two months away, city leaders say

Two out of the five projections city leaders presented Tuesday showed water shortages beginning in May. The city has yet to detail plans for how to reduce water use for residents and businesses.

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TribCast: Corpus Christi’s water woes

What does Corpus’ looming water crisis mean for the rest of the state?

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As Corpus Christi water shortage worsens, residents and businesses may soon have to cut their usage 25%

The City Council will discuss the looming crisis Tuesday. One model predicted a water emergency in November. Other scenarios show that happening in May.

The Texas Tribune

Governor blasts Corpus Christi leaders over looming water shortage, threatens a state takeover

Residents and businesses’ demand for water could soon exceed supply. Gov. Greg Abbott said the state could step in if solutions aren’t found.

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After a decade of missteps, Corpus Christi careens toward water catastrophe

City officials expect to reach a “water emergency” within months and run out of water next year. That would halt jet fuel deliveries to Texas airports, hike gas prices and trigger a local economic disaster without precedent, former officials say.

The Texas Tribune

President Trump endorses Sid Miller and Don Huffines, countering Abbott’s picks

Trump’s last-minute primary endorsements that directly oppose the Texas governor’s selections came hours after he spoke at an event in Corpus Christi on Friday.

The Texas Tribune

Trump plays coy on Texas Senate GOP primary endorsement in Corpus Christi

President Trump teased an endorsement in Texas' GOP Senate primary — but he didn't say who he would prefer advance to the general election.

Roll Call

Woman checks into Airbnb at Corpus Christi. Then she notices something off about the mirror: ‘There’s probably someone on the other side’

Airbnb guests have long shared concerns about hidden cameras in rental homes. While camerasinside homes are strictly prohibited under Airbnb’s rules, suspicions about undisclosed surveillance continue to surface online.

The Mary Sue

Trump expected to visit Corpus Christi on Friday, days before Texas primary

The president’s visit could be heavy on political overtones, as he has endorsed dozens of Republicans in their March 3 congressional and legislative primaries.

The Texas Tribune

After killing planned desalination plant, Corpus Christi tries to drill its way out of a water crisis

After an industrial building boom on Corpus Christi Bay, the city is drilling wells to meet water demand, and rural Nueces County residents say their own wells are being impacted.

The Texas Tribune

Indigenous groups fight to save rediscovered settlement site on Texas coast

Flanked by a chemical plant and an oil rig construction yard, the site on Corpus Christi Bay may be the last of its kind on this stretch of coastline, now occupied by petrochemical facilities.

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5 Cities Where You Can Retire in Great Weather for $2,500 a Month

Explore five affordable cities with great weather where you can retire comfortably on $2,500 a month and enjoy a relaxed lifestyle.

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Former U.S. Rep. Blake Farenthold of Corpus Christi dies at 63

Farenthold, a local radio personality, served in Congress from 2011 to 2018 and is credited with securing funding for the port. He resigned amid allegations of sexual harassment.

Clever Dude

Here Are The 5 Best Cities In Texas For Those Looking For Big Homes On A Budget

Everything is bigger in Texas, but that doesn’t mean it has to be more expensive. While real estate prices across much of the country continue to climb, Texas still offers plenty of places where homebuyers can get a lot of square footage without going broke. For growing families, remote workers…

Fortune

How a sleepy Texas city turned into the energy export gateway of the U.S.

The completion of a channel deepening and widening project is taking the booming Port of Corpus Christi to new heights—and depths.

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Texas Observer

New Leads in an Infamous Corpus Christi Cold Case

An open-source review unearths fresh details about a Texas oilman’s murder.

Texas Observer

A 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.

The Independent UK

She shot and killed Latin superstar Selena 30 years ago. Now she’s up for parole and could be set free

Yolanda Saldívar fatally shot Grammy-winning Latin superstar Selena Quintanilla-Perez, 23, in a Texas hotel room on March 31, 1995. Thirty years later, she is up for parole. Andrea Cavallier delves into the tragic killing

Sports Illustrated

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi OF Robbing Grand Slam Is Instant Catch of the Year Candidate

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Texas Observer

Corpus Christi Launches Emergency Water Projects as Reservoirs Dwindle and Industrial Demand Grows

This Texas city has struggled to develop a seawater desalination plant, but its efforts have lagged as thirsty industries arrive and drought persists.

The Texas Tribune

As reservoirs dwindle and industrial demand grows, Corpus Christi is drilling for water

The coastal city also has been trying for years to develop a seawater desalination plant, but its efforts have lagged as big, thirsty industries continue to locate nearby and a five-year drought persists.

TV Tech

The CW Network Adds Three New Affiliates

The new affiliates in Tucson, Santa Barbara and Corpus Christi will start airing CW programming Sept. 1

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