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Drought

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.

by Candice Bernd

Keep Reading

Corpus Christi Water Crisis Spurs Stampede on South Texas Aquifers

by Dylan Baddour

The Corpus Christi Water Crisis Isn’t Exceptional. It’s Early.

by Mezabahnur Masum

‘With What Water?’

by Chilton Tippin

Rio Grande Jun 10, 2013

On the Border, a Struggle over Water

As the Rio Grande runs dry, Texas and Mexico fight for a diminishing resource.

by Priscila Mosqueda

Apr 29, 2013

Funding for State Water Plan Derailed in the House

by Forrest Wilder

Mar 27, 2013

Texas House Advances Big-Dollar Water Fund Bill

by Emily Mathis

Mauricio Blanco Mar 04, 2013

Direct Quote: Fishing For a Living On the Texas Coast

by Jo DePrang

Feb 19, 2013

Everyone Supports the State Water Plan, So Now What?

by Forrest Wilder

Feb 13, 2013

Fracking Industry Explains How Oil and Water Do Mix

by Forrest Wilder

Feb 05, 2013

Spotted at the Capitol: Acknowledgment of Climate Change

by Forrest Wilder

2012 was Hottest Year on Record for Texas, U.S.

by Forrest Wilder

You May Be Done with the Drought, But It’s Not Done with You

by Forrest Wilder

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