CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The city of Beeville has joined neighboring communities as part of a new regional water alliance, teaming up to share resources and confront ongoing drought conditions.
The partnership includes Mathis, Alice and Corpus Christi. Beeville entered Stage 4 water restrictions after declaring a water emergency in October.
Beeville Mayor Pro Tem Benny Puente Jr. says the new partnership gives smaller South Texas cities key advantages — including the ability to lean on larger entities like Corpus Christi. As water supplies continue to shrink, he says collaboration is becoming essential…