With one main reservoir almost at capacity, the city may be on pace to delay an emergency declaration from December to early 2027.
Environment
Coverage of climate, conservation, natural resources, and environmental policy shaping the state, from The Texas Tribune.
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With limited options, Corpus Christi focuses on delaying – not avoiding – its looming water crisis
The city is looking into emergency conservation measures as most options for additional water have been tapped or are years from completion.
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Running Out: Texas’ Water Crisis
U.S. Supreme Court settles long-running Texas-New Mexico water dispute over Rio Grande
The settlement calls for reducing groundwater pumping along the dwindling river and retiring water rights from irrigated farmland in southern New Mexico.
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Hill Country ranch with caves, cliffs and lake will become Texas’ second-largest state park
The 54,000-acre Silver Lake Ranch, straddling Kinney and Edwards counties, has a 30-acre spring-fed lake. An opening date hasn’t been determined.
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Hurricane season expected to be mild in 2026, but officials urge Texans to stay prepared
A strong El Niño weather pattern is expected to develop and intensify during the 2026 hurricane season, which could suppress the formation of tropical storms and hurricanes.
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Energy
In the Permian Basin, AI takes on big oil’s dirty water problem
Facing limited options, oil industry turns to AI to handle wastewater from oil production. Producers discovered other uses to streamline the process.
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Rain gives Corpus Christi a small break, delaying projected water crisis by 3 months
Without additional rain, the coastal city expects to impose mandatory water restrictions around December, new data shows.
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Corpus Christi moves toward mandatory 25% cut in water use if emergency is declared
Final approval of the curtailment plan is expected at a future City Council meeting. Experts predict that, without significant rainfall, a water emergency could arrive by September.
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Big Bend border wall plans canceled for national park after backlash, Border Patrol commissioner says
Texans across the political spectrum opposed wall construction in the national park. Now the agency’s plans include roadways and digital surveillance to monitor the rugged region.
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In parched Texas, a state fund to boost water projects falls almost $3 billion short of demand
Ten water projects received initial approval to split $1.28 billion in state money this year, but 13 others didn’t make the cut — including one that may supply drought-stricken Corpus Christi.