Corpus Christi extends water supply with new permits and wells, delaying crisis

Corpus Christi officials announced two moves to extend the water supply: state clearance to continue pumping about 40 million gallons daily from Lake Texana and a permit to draw water from four Nueces County wells, adding roughly 8 million gallons per day by the end of May and buying the city about two more months before a potential water emergency; the measures are described as temporary, as city leaders still seek longer-term supplies, and a 19-member advisory group was formed to develop long-term water plans.