Corpus Christi faces backlash as the city becomes the center of a heated debate over a proposal to rezone 7 acres near the Hillcrest neighborhood for industrial use. Currently designated for neighborhood commercial and multifamily development, the land could soon shift to light industrial zoning if the City Council approves the Planning Commission’s recent recommendation. This move, initiated by the Port of Corpus Christi Authority, is part of...
Minor Delays Stall Long-Awaited Event The much-anticipated ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Harbor Bridge in Corpus Christi, Texas, initially set for May 10, has been postponed, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The delay stems from lingering construction tasks related to minor but essential components such as electrical systems, drainage, and signage. TxDOT stated that although the bridge is structurally complete,...
Corpus Christi Child Advocacy efforts face a major setback as the Children’s Advocacy Center of the Coastal Bend (CACCB) can no longer accept new clients in Nueces County. On April 29, a CACCB representative informed the Corpus Christi City Council of this development. The announcement followed an April 22 notice from the Children’s Advocacy Centers of Texas (CACTX), which stated it would remove Nueces County from CACCB’s designated...
The Port of Corpus Christi Desalination project, which aims to build a central plant on Harbor Island, has entered a new review stage. Agencies are now evaluating additional permits that will determine how and where the plant would discharge treated brine. However, while the port moves forward with expanded plans, the debate between officials and concerned residents remains heated, especially over the proposed discharge locations. Offshore...
$7 Million Gap Forecasted for 2026 Corpus Christi officials revealed a projected $7 million shortfall in the 2026 fiscal year budget, signaling potential financial turbulence ahead. This announcement came during a budget overview presentation on April 29, launching the months-long process of shaping a formal proposal for City Council approval. City staff estimate the deficit stems from the gap between projected revenues and expenses—assuming,...
