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Get ready for a showdown! The governor's threatening to seize control of Corpus Christi's $1 billion water project. It's a battle over who gets to call the shots on the city's water future.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 4 the 60 before.
The city is planning to issue up to $410 million in bonds for water projects and has authorized a contract for a desalination plant costing over $43 million, plus additional construction contracts totaling over $130 million. This represents a major financial commitment to securing the city's water future.
The residents of Corpus Christi through a more secure and potentially diversified water supply.
Residents could be harmed if this project gets bogged down, meaning we wait longer for better water and potentially pay more.
Corpus Christi Seeks to Block Referendum on Industrial Water Charge Inside Climate News
Corpus Christi in legal fight with industries after rejecting demand for $80 million water refund The Texas Tribune
Corpus Christi Residents and Businesses Subsidized Industrial Water Bills for Years, Officials Say Inside Climate News
State hearing begins over Corpus Christi water rates as refineries and large customers challenge city's pricing kiiitv.com
Texas Gov. Threatens Takeover as Corpus Christi Pushes $1B Water Infrastructure Program Engineering News-Record (ENR)
The council is moving forward with significant water infrastructure projects, including desalination and groundwater rights, by authorizing bond issuances and contracts.
Increases downtown density but raises concerns about lack of grocery access.
This development will provide 64 units of affordable housing, increasing options for residents in the Gollihar Road area.
This lease allows for the use of city property for a parking lot, providing a new commercial use for the location.
This amendment aims to facilitate funding for qualified projects associated with the Hilliard Center Complex by directing hotel tax revenues.
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