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Corpus Christi gave $100M in water discounts to industry giants. Locals picked up the bill
By Houston Public Media
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
Residents and small businesses across the Corpus Christi region subsidized big industrial plants' water bills for years, city officials say. The companies are now fighting to keep the subsidy.
Key takeaway The companies are now fighting to keep the subsidy.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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What is this story about? Residents and small businesses across the Corpus Christi region subsidized big industrial plants' water bills for years, city officials say. The companies are now fighting to keep the subsidy.
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