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South Texas faces a severe water crisis, with reservoirs at record lows and cities like Aransas Pass and Beeville declaring local disasters. Corpus Christi, which supplies water to a seven-county area, warns of a possible water emergency by November 2026. Local leaders fear that water levels could dip below intake pipes, threatening essential services. Governor Abbott threatens state takeover due to perceived local delays, but cities have a $1 billion plan to increase water supply. Stage three drought rules are in effect, balancing conservation with industrial needs. The next few months will determine if South Texas avoids a full-blown crisis or enters emergency mode.

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