Good morning and happy Wednesday, April 29th. Bryan and Michelle Hofmann here on KRIS 6 News Sunrise. Water concerns continue to take center stage across the Coastal Bend, with multiple meetings and decisions that could shape how we use water in the months ahead. We also have updates on a developing legal case here at home, plus some exciting news for Spurs fans this morning.
Here is what you need to know to start your day.
6 Things to Know: Nueces County to consider water emergency declaration, Spurs advance in NBA playoffs
Nueces County to consider water emergency declaration
- Special meeting set for Thursday at 9 a.m. at county courthouse
- Comes as drought concerns continue across the region
Nueces County commissioners are set to hold a special meeting this morning to declare a water emergency. The meeting begins at 9 a.m. on Thursday in Room 303 at the Nueces County Courthouse. This move comes as ongoing dry conditions continue to strain water resources across the Coastal Bend, and officials look for ways to respond before the situation worsens.
Corpus Christi delays vote on water restrictions
- Council members meeting individually with water officials
- Vote now expected at next week’s meeting
Meanwhile, Corpus Christi City Council is holding off on a vote tied to a new water emergency plan, citing concerns about the proposed $500 fine and possible water shutoff to those who go over their water allotment. Instead, council members plan to meet one-on-one with the chief operating officer of Corpus Christi Water this week to address concerns and gather more information. A vote on potential water limits is now expected during next week’s council meeting…