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Stage 3 Water Restrictions

Some limited watering is allowed.

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Beach Webcams

View a live stream of the Gulf Beaches!

Online Newsroom

View news releases, on-the-record statements, video updates on key issues, and media contacts.

311 Services

Send us a concern and get timely updates on your request.

Pay Your Bill / New Service

We offer six easy ways to pay your utility bill. New customers can request new services online.

Search Violations

View Options and Pay Municipal Court Traffic and Parking Citations

City Council Meetings

Agendas & Video Sign Up to Speak

Garbage & Recycling Schedules

We make trash pick-up easy. Learn about brown, green, and blue carts.

Stage 3 Water Restrictions

Some limited watering is allowed.

Libraries

There are six Corpus Christi Public Library locations. Find one near you!

Beach Webcams

View a live stream of the Gulf Beaches!
Water Supply Dashboard Graph

Water Supply Dashboard

The City of Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi Water (CCW) have launched a new online water dashboard to provide the public with useful information during ongoing drought conditions. The dashboard features monthly data on water availability, forecasts for potential water restriction changes, and monitoring of both western and eastern water supplies.

Water Supply Dashboard

Gas Department. Operation Heat Help. Sharing the warmth with everyone.

Operation Heat Help

The Operation Heat Help program offers financial assistance to qualifying natural gas customers by covering up to $100 (per household) for the gas portion of their utility bill from November 2025 through February 27, 2026.

Apply Today

Winter Coat Drive

Winter Coat Drive

Help keep those in need warm this winter. The Winter Coat Drive runs through Saturday, January 31. Gently used coats, jackets, or sweaters for children and adults will be accepted at any Corpus Christi Public Library location.

Learn More About the Winter Coat Drive

Critter Comfort Pet Donations Drive

Critter Comfort Pet Donations Drive

The community is encouraged to donate new or gently used blankets, towels, sheets, unopened treats, and canned or dry pet foods to support animals in need this winter. Donations will be accepted through Saturday, January 31, at any Corpus Christi Public Library location or at Animal Care Services.

Learn More About the Winter Drive

Come and enjoy our Gulf Beaches!

2026 Beach Parking Permits

Discover the beauty of Padre Island's endless miles of sand and surf. Enjoy visiting our stunning Gulf beaches as often as you wish with the 2026 Beach Parking Permit, now available for just $12.

Beach Parking Permits

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Water Supply Dashboard Graph

Water Supply Dashboard
Gas Department. Operation Heat Help. Sharing the warmth with everyone.

Operation Heat Help
Winter Coat Drive

Winter Coat Drive
Critter Comfort Pet Donations Drive

Critter Comfort Pet Donations Drive
Come and enjoy our Gulf Beaches!

2026 Beach Parking Permits

News

  • Work to Close Lane on Yorktown Boulevard near Sun Valley Drive

    Ongoing work will require a lane closure on Yorktown Boulevard near Sun Valley Drive. Beginning Wednesday, January 14, crews will close the outside northbound lane. The closure is expected to last through Monday, January 26.
  • Winnebago Street Reduced to One Lane

    A major sidewalk construction project has begun on Winnebago Street to improve pedestrian accessibility and safety. The project is expected to take three months to complete and will provide ease of access between the new Dr. H.J. Williams Park and the new TC Ayers Park.
  • Historic Low: Western Lake Reservoirs Reach 10% Combined Capacity

    According to the Daily Reservoir and Pass-Thru Status Report dated January 12, 2026, the combined capacity of Choke Canyon Reservoir and Lake Corpus Christi has reached 10%, marking the lowest level these reservoirs have experienced in their history.

  • Everhart Road Reduced for Paving from SPID to McArdle Road

    Southbound Everhart Road between South Padre Island Drive and McArdle Road will close for concrete work on Tuesday, January 13, between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
  • Utility Work to Close Roadways near Cooper’s Alley

    Ongoing work will require street closure on South Shoreline Boulevard at Cooper’s Alley beginning Monday, January 12. Kinney Street at South Shoreline Boulevard will also be closed. Cooper’s Alley will remain accessible via southbound travel on Shoreline Boulevard. Traffic on Kinney Street may detour through the Water’s Edge Park parking lot.

Featured Events

  • Jan 14
    Wellness Wednesdays: Strength Training

    Ready to take your fitness to the next level? The Corpus Christi – Nueces County Public Health District is offering a free monthly Strength Training class from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at 1702 Horne Road. The class will be led by VFit Training Center and Kids Get Fit.
  • Jan 17
    Community Court at the Library

    If you have outstanding citations and can’t make it to the Municipal Court on weekdays, join us for Community Court at the Library on Saturday, January 17, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Dr. Clotilde P. Garcia Library.
  • Jan 19
    City Holiday Closure

    In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday, most City of Corpus Christi offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, 2026.
  • Jan 21
    Wellness Wednesdays: Zumba

    Join us for Zumba and dance your way to a healthier, happier you! The Corpus Christi – Nueces County Public Health District is offering free monthly Zumba classes from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at 1702 Horne Road. The classes will be led by Latin Fuego.
  • Jan 23
    Neighborhood Fitness

    Join us for our next Neighborhood Fitness event on Friday, January 23, at Cole Park, 2600 Ocean Drive, in District 2. Registration is required.

AlertStage 3 Water Restrictions in Effect

Some limited watering is allowed. We know you've got lots of questions about Stage 3 water restrictions. Learn more at stage3.cctexas.com.

Combined storage levels of Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir

10.0%

As of 01-12-2026

Drought Status Meter: Stage 3 Urgent Status

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Fiscal Year 2025

242,352

Feet of Residential 
Streets Resurfaced

758,968

Corpus Christi International
Airport (CCIA) Passengers

125,432

3-1-1 Total Calls 
Supported

204,582,820

Pounds of Residential 
Trash Collected

20,362

Acres of Grass Mowed by 
Parks & Recreation

1,209

Single-Family
Permits Awarded

City of Corpus Christi Videos

Reverse Alert: Text Messages, Email Alerts, Voice Call Alerts, and Individual Notifications

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The City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, and the Local Emergency Planning Committee (L.E.P.C.) have teamed up with Aransas, Refugio, and San Patricio Counties, along with the Coastal Plains L.E.P.C., to provide emergency notifications to the public.

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