A national report spotlighting Corpus Christi’s looming water challenges dropped just one day after the city abruptly ended its contract with the company designing a key desalination project.
A letter obtained by KRIS 6 News shows the city terminated its agreement with Kiewit, the firm tasked with designing the Inner Harbor desalination plant. The letter cites a “termination for convenience.”
The decision, and its timing, drew fresh scrutiny after The Wall Street Journal published a story Saturday describing Corpus Christi as a booming energy hub that could soon run dry — alluding to the fact that the city has no clear path forward for a long-term water supply.
Wall Street Journal report sparks backlash over Corpus Christi water crisis
District 3 Councilman Eric Cantu pushed back against the report’s tone, calling it a “hit piece.” He believes national attention was influenced by industry insiders aiming to pressure local leaders…