First, can you use sprinklers to water your garden? Currently, no. Under the Stage 3 restrictions already in place, you cannot use sprinklers or irrigation systems. Current Watering Rules (Stage 3) No Sprinklers: The use of automatic irrigation systems…

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CRITICAL UPDATE: Corpus Christi Water Crisis & The Road to “Level 1 Emergency”

03/30/202604/08/2026

Tomorrow morning, the Corpus Christi City Council will convene for a high-stakes workshop that could fundamentally change how we live, work, and play in the Coastal Bend. As drought conditions worsen, the city is preparing…

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Beach Permit Price May Increase

03/26/202603/26/2026

#NuecesCounty commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to raise beach parking permit fees from $12 to $20. Commissioner Mike Pusley initially proposed a fee as high as $50, but the final approved increase is more modest. Nearby…

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Current Garden Watering Restrictions for Corpus Christi Level 3 and What Changes at Level 1

CRITICAL UPDATE: Corpus Christi Water Crisis & The Road to “Level 1 Emergency”

Beach Permit Price May Increase