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Online Newsroom

View news releases, on-the-record statements, video updates on key issues, and media contacts.

311 Services

Send us a concern and get timely updates on your request.

Pay Your Bill / New Service

We offer six easy ways to pay your utility bill. New customers can request new services online.

Search Violations

View Options and Pay Municipal Court Traffic and Parking Citations

City Council Meetings

Agendas & Video Sign Up to Speak

Garbage & Recycling Schedules

We make trash pick-up easy. Learn about brown, green, and blue carts.

Stage 3 Water Restrictions

Some limited watering is allowed.

Libraries

There are six Corpus Christi Public Library locations. Find one near you!

Beach Webcams

View a live stream of the Gulf Beaches!

Water Supply Dashboard

The City of Corpus Christi and Corpus Christi Water (CCW) have launched a new online water dashboard to provide the public with useful information during ongoing drought conditions. The dashboard features monthly data on water availability, forecasts for potential water restriction changes, and monitoring of both western and eastern water supplies.

Water Supply Dashboard

Operation Heat Help

The Operation Heat Help program offers financial assistance to qualifying natural gas customers by covering up to $100 (per household) for the gas portion of their utility bill from November 2025 through February 27, 2026.

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Christmas Youth Volleyball Camp

The City is offering an exciting three-day Christmas Youth Volleyball Camp for kids aged 8 to 17! Let’s get your kids ready to spike, set, and serve! Register December 1 - 23.

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Christmas Youth Basketball Camp

Get your child ready to hoop it up over the holiday with our exciting three-day Christmas Youth Basketball Camp for ages 8 to 17! Perfect for kids looking to improve their skills or learn the game. Register December 1 - 23.

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Winter Coat Drive

Help keep those in need warm this winter. The Winter Coat Drive runs through Saturday, January 31. Gently used coats, jackets, or sweaters for children and adults will be accepted at any Corpus Christi Public Library location.

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Critter Comfort Pet Donations Drive

The community is encouraged to donate new or gently used blankets, towels, sheets, unopened treats, and canned or dry pet foods to support animals in need this winter. Donations will be accepted through Saturday, January 31, at any Corpus Christi Public Library location or at Animal Care Services.

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2025 Beach Parking Permits

The 2025 Beach Parking Permits are available for purchase at participating vendor locations for everyone to enjoy our Gulf Coast beaches.

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News

Corpus Christi International Airport Hosts American Airlines “Snowball Express” Flight Honoring Families of Fallen First Responders
Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) is honored to announce that it will serve as a departure point for the American Airlines “Snowball Express,” marking the first time the airport has participated in this powerful national initiative. This year, CCIA's flight is specifically dedicated to honoring the families of fallen First Responders.
City Council Awards Contract for East Surfside Boulevard Reconstruction on North Beach
At today's regularly scheduled City Council meeting, the Council awarded a $2.1 million contract to A. Ortiz Construction & Paving, Inc., for the comprehensive reconstruction of East Surfside Boulevard. This project spans from Breakwater Avenue to Elm Street.
Dasmarinas Drive Section to Close for Utility Work
Utility work on Dasmarinas Drive will require a street closure from Wednesday, December 10, through Friday, December 12. Crews will close a section of Dasmarinas Drive between Aquarius Street and Quarterdeck Drive.
Final Litter Critter of the Year Scheduled at W.B. Ray High School
The City’s next Litter Critter community cleanup event will take place on Saturday, December 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at W. B. Ray High School, 1002 Texan Trail, in the parking lot located next to the Performing Arts Center.
Pier Utility Work to Close Roadway on Lawrence Street T-Head
Ongoing work on the Lawrence Street T-head piers will require closures of sections of the T-head beginning Monday, December 8. The section near Joe’s Crab Shack is estimated to be closed for about two months. Access to the T-Head remains open. Drivers will be able to turn around in the parking lot near the restaurant to exit the T-Head, as a section of the loop road will be closed.

Featured Events

Dec 13
Litter Critter Community Cleanup Event
Our next Litter Critter event will be on Saturday, December 13, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the W. B. Ray High School parking lot, located at 1002 Texan Trail. Remember to be prepared to unload your own items.
Dec 15
Mommy and Me Mondays: La Leche League of Corpus Christi
Parents to be and parents of newborns are invited to La Leche League of Corpus Christi at 10:30 a.m. at the Corpus Christi - Nueces County Public Health District Auditorium, located at 1702 Horne Road.
Dec 15
Mommy and Me Mondays: Music and Motion
Parents and children ages 0 to 5 are invited to Music and Motion at 11:00 a.m. at Ben F. McDonald Public Library.
Dec 15
Mommy and Me Mondays: Preschool Playtime
Parents and children ages 0 to 5 are invited to Preschool Playtime at 11:30 a.m. at Ben F. McDonald Public Library.
Dec 17
Wellness Wednesdays: Zumba
Join us for Zumba and dance your way to a healthier, happier you! The Corpus Christi – Nueces County Public Health District is offering free monthly Zumba classes from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at 1702 Horne Road. The classes will be led by Latin Fuego.

Stage 3 Water Restrictions in Effect

Some limited watering is allowed. We know you've got lots of questions about Stage 3 water restrictions. Learn more at stage3.cctexas.com.

Combined storage levels of Lake Corpus Christi and Choke Canyon Reservoir

10.6%

_{As of 12-11-2025}

Drought Status Meter: Stage 3 Urgent Status

Stage3.CCTexas.com Water Data Dashboard Corpus Christi Water

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Fiscal Year 2025

242,352

Feet of Residential
Streets Resurfaced

758,968

Corpus Christi International
Airport (CCIA) Passengers

125,432

3-1-1 Total Calls
Supported

204,582,820

Pounds of Residential
Trash Collected

20,362

Acres of Grass Mowed by
Parks & Recreation

1,209

Single-Family
Permits Awarded

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Reverse Alert: Text Messages, Email Alerts, Voice Call Alerts, and Individual Notifications

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The City of Corpus Christi, Nueces County, and the Local Emergency Planning Committee (L.E.P.C.) have teamed up with Aransas, Refugio, and San Patricio Counties, along with the Coastal Plains L.E.P.C., to provide emergency notifications to the public.

Learn more about Reverse Alert

Stage 3 Drought Restrictions are In Effect. Learn More at Stage3.CCTexas.com.

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