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1. Coastal Bend water levels are falling after a major rebound (mysanantonio.com) — Corpus Christi's main reservoirs have rebounded to about 42.5% capacity, letting the city lift strict Stage 3 restrictions and delay a projected Level 1 water emergency from 2026 to 2028. But officials warn levels at Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon are already slipping from their peaks, meaning residents still face long‑term water scarcity risks despite this temporary relief.
2. Is there a conflict? Corpus Christi councilwoman answers questions about Aransas Pass desalination project (kiiitv.com) — Corpus Christi residents are watching closely as Councilwoman Kaylynn Paxson defends her role in voting on major desalination plans while also doing economic development work for Aransas Pass. She insists there's no conflict of interest because Corpus Christi doesn't contract directly with Aransas Pass, even as the city weighs multimillion‑dollar desalination projects to secure its long‑term water supply.
3. Corpus Christi City Council to consider zero-tolerance policy for space-based euthanasia (kiiitv.com) — Corpus Christi City Council is weighing a zero-tolerance policy that would ban Animal Care Services from euthanizing healthy or treatable animals due to lack of space, potentially requiring more kennels, staff, and fosters. Shelter leaders and advocates say overpopulation, spay-and-neuter efforts, and shorter shelter stays must be part of the solution, while residents can help immediately by adopting or fostering to free up kennels.
4. DOT, Port of Corpus Christi team up to explore maritime SMR technologies (exchangemonitor.com) — The Port of Corpus Christi is partnering with the U.S. Department of Transportation to study using small modular nuclear reactors, microgrids, and shoreside power to modernize maritime energy at the port. Federal transportation leaders and Rep. Michael Cloud attended the signing, highlighting hopes that this initiative could cut fuel costs, boost shipbuilding, and strengthen the port's role in global energy trade.
5. KRIS 6 Hooks Kid Reporter Annabelle interviews pitcher Cole Hertzler (kristv.com) — Corpus Christi Hooks fans can get to know pitcher Cole Hertzler through a fun Q&A with KRIS 6 Hooks Kid Reporter Annabelle, one of the final youth reporters of the 2026 season. The Hooks sit second in the Texas League South's second-half standings, just above .500, as they head out on a key road trip to Amarillo.
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