Frustration spilled into the streets outside City Hall as residents gathered to demand a residents-first approach to the city’s worsening water crisis.
“No change happens without resistance, and we need to be bold in stating our position—and what we want for our community,” Isabel Araiza, co-founder of For the Greater Good said.
Corpus City Council approves Drought Contingency Plan, but not without controversy
A central point of contention is the 31-cent fee that industries pay per 1,000 gallons of water to avoid stricter restrictions. Many residents argued that this policy unfairly favors large water users, deepening the divide between industrial consumers and the local community.
Councilmember Eric Cantu, who supported the drought plan, voiced concerns over the city’s management of its water supply…