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Evangeline Groundwater Project

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6 mentions across 4 events
The Evangeline Groundwater Project is a major water supply initiative for Corpus Christi that draws from the Evangeline Aquifer near Sinton in San Patricio County. The project comprises wells, pipelines, pump stations, and storage facilities designed to serve as a long-term municipal water source. The initiative has encountered legal challenges and permitting disputes with neighboring jurisdictions.
4 eventsLast active Tracked since $486.0M city spending

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Case File 26-0225

2 hearings since Feb 2026·Last: Feb 24, 2026·Budget·Site·Notable
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February 2026

Ordinance

Ordinance authorizing a Groundwater Rights Purchase and Sale Agreement with the Nancy Fleming Shelton Trust, Zorilla-Malone Properties, Ltd, and members/trustees of the O'Connor family trusts for purchase of Li Ranch as part of the Evangeline Groundwater Project for up to $38,000,000.00, and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget with Water Capital Fund funding.

…deline O’Connor Family Non-Exempt Trust for purchase of Li Ranch as part of the Evangeline Groundwater Project in an amount up to $38,000,000.00; and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget, wit…

$38.0M
Ordinance

Ordinance authorizing a Groundwater Rights Purchase and Sale Agreement with multiple trustees and property owners for the purchase of Li Ranch, part of the Evangeline Groundwater Project, for up to $38,000,000, along with an amendment to the FY 2026 Capital Budget funded by the Water Capital Fund.

…deline O’Connor Family Non-Exempt Trust for purchase of Li Ranch as part of the Evangeline Groundwater Project in an amount up to $38,000,000.00; and amending the FY 2026 Capital Budget, wit…

$38.0M
Resolution

A resolution declaring the City's intent to reimburse itself for prior capital expenditures from proceeds of up to $410,000,000 in tax-exempt or taxable obligations, covering projects including the Evangeline Groundwater Rights Project and the Brackish Water Desalination Plant Project.

…regate amount not to exceed $410,000,000 for authorized purposes, including the Evangeline Groundwater Rights Project, pump station and conveyance system, and the Brackis…

$410.0M
Resolution

Resolution authorizing the Evangeline Groundwater Project Mitigation Plan.

Resolution authorizing Evangeline Groundwater Project Mitigation Plan.

Briefing

A briefing on the Evangeline Groundwater Project, an initiative related to groundwater resources.

Briefing on Evangeline Groundwater Project

January 2026

Presentation

Presentation providing an update on Corpus Christi Water's water supply status, focusing on the Evangeline Project.

Corpus Christi Water Update on Water Supply with a focus on the Evangeline Project.