CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A 3NEWS viewer question about a new car wash under construction has led to a broader conversation about water use in Corpus Christi as the city continues to deal with drought conditions.
The question came after a viewer spotted a new Quick Quack Car Wash being built along Rodd Field Road near Williams Drive, asking how projects like this are still being approved during a water crisis. After looking into it, city records show that location is part of a larger trend.
Since 2022, there are seven new car washes across Corpus Christi, including multiple Quick Quack locations, as well as Annaville Car Wash and Ringers Car Wash. The newest location on Rodd Field Road was permitted in 2025 and is expected to open in 2026. The previous Quick Quack location on South Alameda opened in 2023…