A small South Texas city is taking a stand over its water supply as the City of Corpus Christi prepares to expand groundwater operations nearby.
Residents and city leaders in Orange Grove are growing concerned that the expansion near Bluntzer will put their water supply at risk and cause local wells to run dry. KRIS 6 News Neighborhood News Reporter Melissa Trevino traveled to Orange Grove to speak with city leaders and neighbors about the growing water crisis.
Orange Grove held a meeting on Wednesday, March 18, and approved a protest. Mayor Carl Srp said the city wants long-term solutions and is protecting its water source for its own residents…