Chemical release in Inner Harbor Raises communication concerns among council members

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A recent chemical release in Corpus Christi’s Inner Harbor is raising concerns among city council members—particularly over how long it took for them and the public to be notified.

Council members said they were left in the dark following the release and are now seeking answers.

The city confirmed to 3NEWS that an aerial isobutane release occurred near the Tule Lake Kirby Fleet over the weekend. According to officials, the release was caused by a faulty pressure relief valve on a nearby barge…

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