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Corpus Christi, still in need of long-term water sources, again rejects desalination plant
Summary by The San Antonio Editorial Desk Texas Tribune, Colleen Deguzman , as published by KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· September 2, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The decision affects a city's long-term water supply, which remains uncertain. Governor Greg Abbott had been monitoring the situation, having previously criticized the decision to reject the plant.
A significant water project has been rejected. The decision affects a city's long-term water supply, which remains uncertain. A proposed plant, intended to provide reliable drinking water, was turned down due to concerns about its cost and potential environmental effects.
Governor Greg Abbott had been monitoring the situation, having previously criticized the decision to reject the plant. His chief of staff, Robert Black, had expressed support for the project as a way to address water supply issues.
Further details about the rejection and its implications are available from the source.
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Category: government Published: September 2, 2026 Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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