Corpus Christi Water Project Divided | San Antonio News

San Antonio News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Corpus Christi’s water future hangs in the balance as city council members clash over a $1 billion treatment facility, with some pushing to apply for a $120 million federal grant — even though the project isn’t fully approved yet. Fueled by cost concerns, environmental worries, and accusations of political theater, the council delayed a vote on the grant, choosing instead to revisit the entire plan later this year. Supporters see the grant as “free money” to make the project affordable and secure the region’s drought-proof water supply — while critics warn it’s premature to gamble on federal…