CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi residents will be paying more to turn on the tap in 2026, after city leaders approved new water and wastewater rate hikes set to hit on January 1. The announcement didn’t exactly spark joy, especially for folks who found out the hard way.
Velma Olvera was out walking her two dogs, Macy and Mimi the Chihuahua, when she learned the news. Her reaction was instant.
“Prices are going high and bringing up the prices on the water bills. That’s just crazy, you know,” she said…