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1. Corpus Christi starts $108 million reclaimed water pipeline project (smartwatermagazine.com) — Corpus Christi has kicked off a $108 million reclaimed water pipeline that will boost non-potable supply for industry and ease pressure on the city's drinking water. Running between the Oso Water Reclamation Plant and Greenwood Wastewater Treatment Plant, the project should finish by June 2027 and is part of a broader push to protect local supplies during future droughts.
2. Turning a Marina Investment Into Lasting Community Value in Corpus Christi (nlc.org) — Corpus Christi leaders are using a Marina Master Plan to guide long-term improvements to the city's municipal marina and waterfront. By phasing upgrades and layering funding sources, the city aims to modernize aging infrastructure while protecting public access and quality of life for residents who rely on the bayfront.
3. Port of Corpus Christi to explore nuclear technologies for maritime and port operations (seawanderer.org) — The Port of Corpus Christi is partnering with federal officials and UK-based Core Power to study how small modular reactors and floating nuclear plants could power ships and port operations. Local leaders will examine safety, environmental impacts, infrastructure needs, and workforce opportunities as they weigh whether nuclear energy can strengthen the port's role as a major energy hub.
4. Incarnate Word Academy wins Catholic Classic football opener over St. John Paul II 28-22 (kristv.com) — High school football fans in Corpus Christi saw Incarnate Word Academy edge St. John Paul II 28-22 in the second annual Catholic Classic at Bishop Carmody Field. The Angels jumped out to a 21-0 lead behind quarterback Sawyer Brown's big plays, then held off a late Centurions rally in this season-opening TAPPS matchup.
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