Communities across the Coastal Bend are starting to declare emergencies due to the drought in Corpus Christi.In Pharr, AT&T and Spectrum are speaking out against an ordinance requiring new buildings to install infrastructure to operate the city’s internet service, Pharr Connect.Following the success of the Artemis II mission, NASA unveiled its main rocket for next year’s Artemis III mission, which will soon ship out to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

Corpus Christi likely to implement water use reductions in September. SpaceX gets greenlight for mixed-used development construction. City of Victoria in early talks with fire department over agreements. New World Screwworm creeps closer to Texas-Mexico border. Texas law can enforce Ten Commandments display in public school classrooms. Texas institutions continue to promote conservation in drought conditions. Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi baseball team picks back up with postponed conference game.

Corpus Christi officials continue discussions on drought contingency policies in workshop. City of Victoria receives $3 million TxDOT renovation project. Trump Administration is now accepting applications to refund emergency tariffs. Attorney General Ken Paxton files lawsuit against political donations platform ActBlue. This week's "Vital Signs" episode explores long COVID 19 effects on mental health. Texas A&M-Corpus Christi baseball team picks up postponed conference game after protesting to NCAA.

Proposed South Padre Island desalination plant is in early development phase. Nueces County Sheriff’s Office logged over 9,000 calls in 2025, according to an annual report. Abbott appoints several Crossroads residents to boards and committees. Protesters gather at South Texas family detention center. President Trump selects Texash ealth office for CDC leadership role. Poll shows Attorney General Ken Paxton Paxton in the lead in U.S. Senate Republican primary runoff. Corpus Christi Hooks continue to build momentum in latest home series.

City of Corpus Christi update on regional water supply and initiatives. Corpus Christi Independent School District reassigns employees ahead of campus consolidations. Robstown area customers notified of contaminant violation in drinking water. U.S. Department of Agriculture breaks ground on Edinburg sterile fly production facility. Governor Abbott threatens state funding for three Texas cities over immigration enforcement policies. Department of State Health Services' rules regarding hemp-based consumables face challenge in state court. Environmental group sues Trump administration over proposed border wall. Museum of the Coastal Bend opens ranching exhibit. NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith headlines Edinburg business conference next week.

Inner Harbor Desalination Plant vote delayed 30 days due to far field study. Port of Brownsville is in the running for a multi billion-dollar shipyard. The Nature Conservancy Texas teams up with PBS’s “The Daytripper.” Historical analysis shows water drama is nothing new for Texas. Texas Lt. Governor Dan Patrick says there is "no such things as separation of church and state" in the Constitution. Texas data centers are shrouding water use in secrecy. Baylor Scott and White Health Plan will drop Medicaid and marketplace insurance. UTRGV women’s golf team wins Southland Conference title.

Corpus Christi City Council to move forward with mayoral impeachment hearing. Texas Agriculture Commissioner asks Governor Abbott to suspend gasoline sales tax. History professor to discuss 200 years of state water envelopment history at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi forum. TAMUCC Islanders baseball team drops early lead against nationally-ranked Texas Longhorns.

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Corpus Christi mayor’s attorney asks city council to reconsider removal procedures. Texas Attorney General to audit over 1,000 municipalities for unlawful tax raises. Calhoun Port Authority Board appoints Cain to vacant District 1 seat. Unclaimed Texas Lottery ticket was bought at Brownsville bait and tackle shop. Brownsville birders flock to festival this weekend. Texas may have to cover part of SNAP benefits costs. Prison trial over air conditioning wraps up. Lawmakers tighten grip on state universities. Corpus Christi IceRays and Hooks in action this weekend.

Corpus Christi set to increase water supply by 20 million more gallons daily. Corpus Christi's bond rating downgraded to "negative" due to water concerns. New York Times report reveals allegations of sexual harassment by United Farm Workers leader Cesar Chavez.

Del Mar College considers connecting its wastewater system to Corpus Christi's affluent water line. City of Rockport to change its water disinfectant next month. Congressman Joaquin Castro raises concerns about the care of pregnant migrant minors at a federal shelter. Victoria plans to register short-term rentals and collect hotel occupancy taxes. Texas community colleges offer degrees to address healthcare staffing shortages.