CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The future of Corpus Christi Army Depot is front and center in Washington as South Texas leaders push federal officials to halt deep job cuts they say could damage national security and devastate the regional economy.
Representatives from the South Texas Military Task Force, the Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, union leaders, and Mayor Paulette Guajardo are meeting directly with federal decision makers, warning that further downsizing at CCAD puts one of the nation’s most critical military facilities at risk.
Advocates say CCAD is not just a local employer but a vital link in military readiness nationwide…