Board discusses range of fee increases that could add thousands to the cost of new homes in Brazos County

Source: Wellborn SUD considers raising water impact fees on new development | KBTX

The governor’s office said the city’s two main reservoirs could dry up by May, much sooner than previous timelines. But authorities still offer no plan for curtailment of water use.

Source: Corpus Christi Cuts Timeline to Disaster as Abbott Issues Emergency Orders | The Texas Observer

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Source: Groundwater study to map springs, creeks | The Highlander

Source: New Federal Policy Could Unlock Alternative Water Supplies for Data Centers | Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP – JDSupra

Residents are bracing for what many fear could be a worst-case scenario.

Source: Texas city scrambles for survival supplies as water crisis worsens | Chron

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — Gov. Greg Abbott’s office told KRIS 6 News the governor has directed state agencies to take immediate action to protect Corpus Christi’s water supply, waiving regulations to speed up permitting and ordering a key river authority to prevent near-term water cuts to the city.

Source: Abbott waives regulations, directs state agencies to protect Corpus Christi water supply | KRIS 6

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council authorized City staff to collaborate with CPS Energy to develop potential options for a seawater desalination project at the Barney Davis Power Plant.

Source: Seawater Desalination Options to be Explored at Barney Davis Power Plant | City of Corpus Christi

Tensions ran high at Corpus Christi City Hall as leaders debated potential solutions to the city’s growing water crisis — including a possible partnership with San Antonio’s CPS Energy.

Source: Corpus Christi turns to San Antonio in water crisis | KSAT

Source: The race for water in Texas reaching critical stage for many water hungry communities | News3