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Corpus Christi’s Water Crisis and Growth Dilemma | Texas News

Corpus Christi’s water crisis is hitting critical levels as reservoirs drop to just 10%, forcing residents into Stage Three drought restrictions—yet city leaders greenlight luxury developments that strain already scarce resources. While rain has temporarily delayed emergency status to 2027, critics argue new construction isn’t worth the property tax revenue. Texas isn’t alone: Princeton paused construction for 120 days, San Marcos banned data centers, and Houston grapples with aging infrastructure. Environmentalists warn construction and industrial projects like data centers guzzle water…

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