How Texas Could End Up Paying Billions to an Israeli Company for Water
IDE Technologies hopes to revolutionize—and privatize—the state’s supply of water.
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Texas’ Refusal to Plan for Climate Change Created a Crisis in Corpus Christi
Stubbornly unrealistic assessments of the region’s reservoir system turned this year’s drought conditions into an emergency.
Last Year, a Corpus Christi Cryptomine Guzzled over 11 Million Gallons. Now, Its Water Usage Is Being Kept Secret.
Amid its water crisis, the city declined to supply public records on the Bitcoin mine's usage, citing a state law that allows nondisclosure of an individual customer’s account.
Corpus Christi Water Crisis Spurs Stampede on South Texas Aquifers
Cities, towns, and industrial complexes aim to quickly pump tens of millions of gallons per day in a bid to avert disaster.
The Corpus Christi Water Crisis Isn’t Exceptional. It’s Early.
When drought cycles outpace infrastructure planning, a water emergency is not a surprise—it’s a forecast.
Corpus Christi Cuts Timeline to Disaster as Abbott Issues Emergency Orders
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.
The Love and Loss of the Quintanillas
A new documentary uses archival family footage to retell the story of Selena y Los Dinos.
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New Leads in an Infamous Corpus Christi Cold Case
An open-source review unearths fresh details about a Texas oilman’s murder.
A Thirsty Tesla Refinery Could Exacerbate Corpus Christi’s Water Crisis
Local activists warn that while residents must ration, unimpeded industrial expansion is imperiling the region’s future.
Texas Court Strikes Down Air Pollution Permit for Gulf Coast Oil Terminal
A judge reversed a 2022 decision by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality which involved its controversial “one-mile rule” to deny hearing requests.