Corpus Christi neighbors demand urgent state help following wave of drought disaster filings

Small businesses hurt by drought may qualify for SBA disaster loans

The city has been dealing with drought conditions for almost 4 years, and small businesses have had to make significant adjustments to stay afloat.Vicente Perez, the owner of VP Irrigation and Landscaping, said the drought has made it harder to get customers. Small businesses hurt by drought may qualify for SBA disaster loans"Not a lot of people are wanting to put irrigation," Perez said. "Then, of course, the majority of landscapes, we kind of …

Texas coastal city faces worsening water shortage due to prolonged drought

After years of drought, Corpus Christi, Texas, is on the brink of a water emergency, as freshwater sources have dried up, leaving close to half a million people at risk of not having drinking water.

Nueces County declares local disaster over severe drought and water shortage

Nueces County declares a disaster on Thursday over severe drought as Corpus Christi nears water shortages, and Stage 3 restrictions remain in effect.

Corpus Christi neighbors demand urgent state help following wave of drought disaster filings

As drought-stricken South Texas cities declare local disasters, the region races to secure a stable water supply before reservoirs hit critical depletion levels.