Corpus Christi approves drought plan, but not without controversy

Frustrated residents of Corpus Christi gathered outside City Hall to protest the city’s water crisis, demanding stricter water-use restrictions for industrial consumers and more transparency in water management.

While city officials move forward with the drought plan and a proposed desalination plant, tensions remain high, especially among Hillcrest residents, who feel overlooked in favor of large industries, prompting calls for policy changes and greater community engagement.

Read the full story by Suzanne Stevens at KRIS-TV.