About this episode
The episode discusses Corpus Christi's critical water shortage and the city's indecision regarding its leadership amidst legal challenges.
Texas' eighth-largest city is on track to become one of the first major U.S. cities to run short of water — and it just spent 15 hours deciding not to decide, while its mayor fights removal in court.
Topics covered
- water shortage
- city governance
- political indecision
- legal battles
- local news
Keywords
- Corpus Christi
- water crisis
- politics
- mayor
- Texas
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Texas Scorecard
Places: Corpus Christi, Texas
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