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“This tiered approach is not just a series of projects; it's a shift toward a truly drought-resistant water supply,” said Corpus Christi Water Chief Operating Officer Drew Molly.

Another option is to wait until fall to plant. Trees and shrubs planted between late August and the middle of October will have time to settle in and grow some new roots before the ground freezes.