CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Some people arrived as early as 2 a.m., standing in the dark outside the Nueces County Community Action Agency, hoping to get help keeping their lights on.
Throughout the day, the line stretched on.
Hundreds of residents have flooded the local nonprofit this week seeking utility assistance, overwhelming staff and leaving many — including disabled residents and people who work day shifts — waiting for hours or being forced to return on another day…