City News
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City to Participate in Statewide Emergency Alert System Drill on April 2
The City of Corpus Christi will participate in a statewide drill of public warning systems on Thursday, April 2, in coordination with the Texas Division of Emergency Management.
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Corpus Christi’s Animal Care Services Teams Up with Local Attorney to Promote Pet Adoptions
The City of Corpus Christi’s Animal Care Services (CCACS) is partnering with local attorney J. Barrera to help shelter animals find their forever homes. Starting Wednesday, April 1, J. Barrera Law will generously cover the adoption fees for up to 40 dogs and cats each month at CCACS.
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City Manager Provides Update on Water Supply Projects at Weekly Water Media Briefing
City Manager Peter Zanoni provides a media briefing on the City's Water Supply Initiatives.
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Burn Ban Extended for Nueces County
In response to critical drought conditions and an elevated risk of wildfires, Nueces County has extended its 60-day burn ban, effective immediately. The ban applies to all unincorporated areas of the county and will remain in effect through April 28.
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Se extiende la prohibición de quemas en el condado de Nueces
En respuesta a las condiciones críticas de sequía y al elevado riesgo de incendios forestales, el condado de Nueces ha extendido su prohibición de quemas por un periodo de 60 días, con efecto inmediato. La prohibición se aplica a todas las áreas no incorporadas del condado y permanecerá vigente hasta el 28 de abril.
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City Council Approves Ben Garza Gymnasium Generator Project
At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council awarded a $205,000 construction contract to McDonald Municipal & Industrial, based in Houston, for the Ben Garza Gymnasium Generator Project. The project includes a 125-kilowatt natural gas generator, an automatic transfer switch, a concrete pad, and a secure seven-foot chain-link fence.
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Corpus Christi Modernizes Infrastructure Trust Fund to Better Manage City Growth
Council adopted an ordinance to keep and upgrade the City’s long-standing Trust Fund system, choosing to modernize the existing program rather than switching to a new fee structure.
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City Secures Three-Year Agreement to Maintain Critical Regional Public Safety Radio Network
Council authorized a three-year Radio Network Support & Maintenance Service Agreement with Dailey and Wells Communications, Inc.
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City Council Approves Negotiations with Aquatech for Water Sale Agreement at CC Polymers Desalination Plant
At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council voted to authorize staff to negotiate with Aquatech to develop a Water Sale Agreement for the purchase of potable water produced and treated at the CC Polymers Seawater Desalination Plant. The approved motion instructs staff to negotiate a take-or-pay water supply agreement for presentation to the Council for final approval.
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City Manager Discusses Major Progress on Water Supply Project Milestones at Weekly Water Media Briefing
City Manager Peter Zanoni provides a media briefing on the City's Water Supply Initiatives.