Corpus Christi remains under Stage 3 water restrictions
Corpus Christi remains under Stage 3 water restrictions, with reservoirs at 26.6% combined capacity and a possible Level 1 emergency projected for September.
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Corpus Christi budget proposal confronts nearly $1 million shortfall
Corpus Christi’s proposed FY 2027 budget responds to a nearly $1 million General Fund revenue shortfall and lower-than-planned property values.
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Corpus Christi Sets Aug. 11 Hearings on Two Rezoning Cases
Corpus Christi will hold three public hearings Aug. 11 on two rezoning cases and the proposed annexation of the Weber Crosstown Dollar General property.
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Corpus Christi Council Creates TIRZ 7 for London-Area Growth
Corpus Christi approved a tax-increment reinvestment zone for planned London-area development and infrastructure, creating a new local public-finance tool.
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Abbott administration renews pressure on Corpus Christi over water crisis
Gov. Greg Abbott’s office is again criticizing Corpus Christi’s water planning, but the selected records do not document a formal state takeover. The dispute centers on desalination, SWIFT financing and projects meant to add dependable supply.
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Texas Supreme Court sets Aug. 5 deadline as Corpus Christi mayor-removal hearings approach
The Texas Supreme Court stayed the mandamus proceedings involving Corpus Christi Mayor Paulette Guajardo and ordered a response by Aug. 5. City Council hearings with possible removal action are scheduled for Aug. 6 and Aug. 7.
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Corpus Christi’s Projected Water Emergency Moves to 2028, but the Supply Problem Remains
Floodwater has pushed Corpus Christi’s projected Level 1 water emergency to September 2028, but low western reservoirs and uncertain inflows leave conservation and supply projects urgent.
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Corpus Christi water restrictions could ease, but Stage 3 remains in effect
Corpus Christi’s combined reservoir storage reached 28.3% on July 31, still 1.7 percentage points below the drought plan’s above-30% benchmark for potentially ending Stage 3 restrictions.
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Corpus Christi Gas Prices Dip Again as Diesel Falls but Tops $5
Corpus Christi TX – Regular gas fell to $3.534 while diesel slipped to $5.105, leaving commuters some relief but diesel-dependent businesses under pressure.
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Corpus Christi water and wastewater rates could add $4.35 a month in 2027
Corpus Christi’s proposed FY 2027 water and wastewater rates could add an average $4.35 a month to residential bills starting Jan. 1, 2027, if approved.
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Corpus Christi council to consider $20 beach permit July 28
Corpus Christi City Council is set to consider raising the annual beach parking permit from $12 to $20 on July 28, with a possible January 2027 start.
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Corpus Christi Council takes no action on up to $120M WaterSMART grant for Inner Harbor
On June 30, Corpus Christi City Council took no action on a motion seeking up to $120M in WaterSMART grant funding for Inner Harbor desalination.
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Corpus Christi delays desalination decision as water rules harden
Corpus Christi is postponing a major desalination decision until Sept. 1 while finalizing Level 1 water rules that could shape future restrictions and surcharges.
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Corpus Christi finalizes Level 1 water emergency rules as December trigger date holds
Corpus Christi City Council approved the Level 1 water-emergency rulebook, but officials still project the trigger date for December 2026, not now.
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Corpus Christi delays desalination vote as water strain deepens
Corpus Christi TX – City Council delayed a desalination decision to Sept. 1 after Fitch cut the utility rating and Stage 3 drought limits stayed in place.
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Corpus Christi gas prices hold near $3.85 while diesel eases to $4.88
Corpus Christi’s latest AAA check puts regular gasoline at $3.853 a gallon and diesel at $4.880. Regular is basically flat from yesterday but sharply higher than last week; diesel is slightly lower on the day and a bit cheaper than a week ago.
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Corpus Christi to weigh Level 1 water-emergency rules as new wells buy time but Stage 3 drought drags on
Corpus Christi TX – Council is set to discuss what a Level 1 water emergency would mean for lawns, car washes, pools, and business water use.
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Corpus Christi’s next water decision lands April 28 after well output misses targets
Corpus Christi TX – The city’s short-term groundwater plan is underperforming, Stage 3 rules remain in place, and April 22 and April 28 are now the key dates.
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Why Corpus Christi’s April 10 desalination workshop matters as reservoir storage stays under pressure
Corpus Christi TX – Friday’s special City Council workshop will not approve the desalination contract, but it may show whether the city can finally name a real timeline.
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Corpus Christi nears another water crossroads as April 14 vote on emergency cutbacks approaches
Corpus Christi TX – The city remains in Stage 3, but updated water models and an expected April 14 council vote could bring tougher cutbacks closer.
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Corpus Christi Daily: Water Limits, Signal Repairs, and Transit Costs
Corpus Christi, TX – April 4, 2026 – Water risk, signal outages, and transit costs keep public services and household planning at the center.
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Corpus Christi Focuses on Public Safety, Elections, and Coastal Investment
Corpus Christi, TX – April 3, 2026 – City leaders tackle public safety concerns, election updates, and new coastal investment efforts.