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Texas flooding prompts renewed focus on Corpus Christi's water supply
Corpus Christi officials are monitoring the potential impact of recent flooding in the Texas Hill Country on the city's water supply. As devastating flooding continues to impact communities across the Texas Hill Country, Corpus Christi officials say their focus remains on those affected. At the same time, they're closely monitoring whether the same storm system could bring much-needed relief to the Coastal Bend's strained water supply.
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Corpus Christi drought restrictions may change after Texas floods
While storms to the north of Corpus Christi have brought widespread flooding elsewhere in the state, the water that is expected to be delivered downriver may dramatically change the picture of the region’s drought, according to city officials. “We, of course, are being so thankful for the recharge of our water systems,” said City Councilwoman Kaylynn Paxson in a council workshop July 16. “We do, I hope, want to keep those other communities in prayer, because it's a little different perspective for some of our other Texan neighbors.” Some staff members and council members expressed cautious optimism that the storms feeding significant rainfall to the watershed could, possibly, replenish Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir sufficiently to move city drought restrictions from Stage 3 to Stage 2. It’s possible — although not assured — that the City Council may begin discussing the process of lifting Stage 3 drought restrictions somewhere between the end of the month and mid-August, officials indicated. It will be about two to 2 1/2 weeks before the rivers convey the full amount of water to the lakes, according to staff. The overall impact won’t be known until then, officials said. “It's not a 50-yard-line race,”
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Evening flood updates on Nueces and Frio river
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As floodwaters rise, Corpus Christi answers Texas' call for help
Corpus Christi sends emergency medical team to Hill Country to provide medical support during dangerous flooding, while also monitoring potential impact on local water supply. Corpus Christi sends emergency medical team to Hill Country as officials hope floodwaters reach local reservoirs. While another round of dangerous flooding threatens parts of...
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Kingsville family stranded in Concan as flooding blocks all exits
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Flooding risk stays north of Corpus Christi
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Tuesday brings more cloud cover, with the best rain chances sitting just northwest of the Coastal Bend
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Isolated showers return to The Coastal Bend
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UPDATE: Egery Flats Fire reaches 95% containment
The Egery Flats Fire is now 95% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. The wildfire remains at 75 acres, and no additional information has been released. 3NEWS will continue to update this story as more information becomes available. ORIGINAL STORY. According to the Texas A&M Forest Service Incident...