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River authority’s budget woes are another blow to water-needy Corpus Christi
Cities and other water users have already paid $4.1 million to reserve water from a seawater desalination plant that is not close to construction.
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15mRising healthcare costs are straining Texas businesses as the Legislature seeks solutions
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4mActing Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock to resign at end of month
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