Three Rivers blames Corpus Christi for causing it to declare drought disaster

A city of just over 1,000 residents about 75 miles southeast of San Antonio issued a disaster declaration as a result of the ongoing drought.

Three Rivers is blaming Corpus Christi for causing its water emergency as Corpus Christi navigates its own crisis.

“This action is intended to ensure the City has the flexibility to marshal resources and expend funds in the procurement of services and equipment necessary to respond to drought conditions,” Three Rivers Mayor Felipe Martinez said in a social media post Friday announcing the disaster declaration…

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