Water, wastewater rates rise as Corpus Christi tightens budget; county tax hike adds pressure

Water, wastewater rates rise as Corpus Christi tightens budget; county tax hike adds pressure

Corpus Christi residents are bracing for higher monthly bills as utility rates climb and property tax burdens grow, even without a city tax rate increase.The changes come after City Council passed the new budget this week, raising some fees while rising property values and a county tax hike add to the squeeze."We raised wastewater today, we raised water rates, parkstheres so many things," said At-Large Councilmember Carolyn Vaughn. "We are nicke…