This Texas city is running out of water. It’s a window into the fight for resources in a hotter, drier world
- Posted on March 25, 2026
- By CNN
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This Texas city is running out of water. It’s a window into the fight for resources in a hotter, drier world

With two of its key reservoirs less than 10% full, Corpus Christi, Texas, could trigger emergency water restrictions within months. It’s a warning to other water-scarce, industry-heavy cities as climate change fuels more prolonged droughts and commercial demands for water ramp up.