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Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Water emergency is at bay, but these water projects are in the works
The region was fortunate over the summer, as waves of water from upstream flooding flowed into what had been critically low primary water sources, Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir. But the experience of facing what had been a nearly imminent water emergency hasn’t left the minds of many residents, and its passing hasn’t put a hold on efforts to expand the water supply. It will be needed, many have said; history repeats itself, and there is a longstanding pattern of drought in Texas, and the Coastal Bend. The Inner Harbor seawater desalination project is out — at least, for now — as well as a proposal by a private firm, AXE H20, that had proposed a public-private partnership for a desalination plant near the Barney Davis Power Plant. Texas governor weighs in: Abbott's office blasts Corpus Christi council on new Inner Harbor vote Projects in progress include the continued development of the Nueces County Groundwater Program — comprising three well fields outside the corporate city limits — but others in active pursuit or consideration include additional groundwater well fields, as well as seawater desalination at sites other than the Inner Harbor. Here’s a breakdown of some of the
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Cravey Real Estate Services closes lease of newly built warehouse in Corpus Christi
Cravey Real Estate Services, Inc. closed the lease of a newly constructed industrial warehouse facility at 1222 Cathead Road in Wildcat Industrial Park, a growing industrial development in Northwest Corpus Christi, Texas. The transaction was completed by Scott Fauver of Cravey Real Estate Services, Inc., representing the landlord, Humpal Real...
thebendmag.com
HER 2026 Catalyst: Arlene Medrano
Inside the Downtown Management District’s newest office space, Arlene Medrano settles in for another day of unglamorous, gritty administrative work. On midsummer afternoons, her days unfold through staff meetings and conversations with her diverse group of stakeholders. Outside her window, murals add life to street dead ends, pink benches dot the clean sidewalks and the nebula of Peoples Street’s thriving small businesses waits for her at the end of the block.
Yahoo!
Corpus Christi’s 25-year-old water pipeline is under new scrutiny after latest leak
The Mary Rhodes Pipeline in Corpus Christi experienced a recent leak, prompting the city to shut it down for repairs, but it has since been restored to send 72 million gallons of water a day. The recent problems with the Mary Rhodes Pipeline are raising new questions about the long-term...
pgjonline.com
Corpus Christi shuts down aging Mary Rhodes Pipeline after leak
Corpus Christi, Texas, has shut down the Mary Rhodes Pipeline after a leak was detected along the decades-old water transmission line, forcing the city to shift to alternative water supplies while repairs are underway. Corpus Christi, Texas, has shut down the Mary Rhodes Pipeline after a leak was detected along...
Yahoo!
Holy brisket! Rising meat prices force tough choices for Texas BBQ restaurants
South Texas barbecue restaurants are facing challenges due to rising beef prices, leading some to remove popular items like brisket from their menus. Rising beef prices have been hitting South Texas ranchers and consumers, and now, the higher cost is making its way onto the menus of barbecue restaurants across the Coastal Bend.
dredgewire.com
Affolter Contracting Awarded $11.8 Million Corpus Christi Ship Channel Contract
Affolter Contracting Co. Inc.,* La Marque, Texas, was awarded an $11,756,279 firm-fixed-price contract for Corpus Christi Ship Channel placement area inner harbor improvements. Bids were solicited via the internet with six received. Work will be performed in Corpus Christi, Texas, with an estimated completion date of Dec. 22, 2027. Fiscal 2026 and 2027 civil construction, funds in the amount of $11,756,279 were obligated at the time of the award. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston, Texas, is the contracting activity (W912HY-26-C-A028).
The Texas Tribune
Water official who pushed desalination plant for Corpus Christi region retires amid project setbacks
For two years, John Byrum sold South Texas on a big idea. A small river authority based in Uvalde would build a 100-million-gallon-a-day seawater desalination plant on Harbor Island. The river authority’s board president, Eric Burnett, has called the future facility the largest plant of its kind in the Western Hemisphere.
southtexasnews.com
Fulton Town Council approves budget, tax rate
FULTON — The Fulton Town Council unanimously approved the town’s ad valorem tax rate and budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year during its regular meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 23. The council approved a tax rate of $0.262205 per $100 evaluation, which is equal to the municipality's calculated No-New-Revenue...
southtexasnews.com
More than a shop: How Rockport’s Salt + Light combines art, faith and fellowship
ROCKPORT — A little more than a year ago, Kacie Kretch stood at a crossroads, facing uncertainty in both her personal life and business. For more than 20 years, Kretch and her mother had successfully operated Rowdy Maui together. Kretch’s mother had retired in 2022 and she had run the business and then in 2025, her mother passed away. Guided by her faith, her family chose to rebrand the business as Salt + Light, officially reopening in January 2026 as a thriving hub for artwork, fellowship and encouragement.
The Center Square
Cheniere’s Corpus LNG advances toward massive capacity boost
(The Center Square) - Federal regulators on Friday issued a draft Environmental Impact Statement for a proposed expansion at the Corpus Christi LNG terminal, advancing a project that could boost American export capacity by 24 million tons per year. The draft report, released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, moves...