The City of Corpus Christi says weekly media briefings will begin Friday, March 20, to keep the public informed about ongoing water supply efforts.<\/p>\n
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas \u2014 The City of Corpus Christi<\/a> announced Tuesday that City Manager Peter Zanoni will begin hosting weekly media briefings starting Friday, March 20, at 10 a.m. in City Hall Council Chambers to provide consistent, transparent updates on efforts to secure a long-term water supply.\u00a0<\/p>\n The briefings will also be livestreamed on the city\u2019s YouTube channel, CCTVCorpusChristi<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are committed to providing consistent, transparent updates on the measures being taken to safeguard our region\u2019s water supply,” the City said in a statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n The announcement comes as Corpus Christi City Council met Tuesday to address the city\u2019s worsening water situation, which has drawn direct action from the state. Gov. Greg Abbott has directed state agencies to expedite emergency water permits<\/a> and warned Texas will step in if needed to protect residents.\u00a0<\/p>\n His office says the state is already moving to boost short-term supply through Nueces River groundwater access and changes to regional drought triggers, while also investing billions into long-term solutions, including funding for local wells, pipeline upgrades and the city\u2019s planned desalination plant.<\/p>\n