South Texas Midday | August 26, 2026
The short version: This KEDT segment covers Corpus Christi water restrictions, not ALPR surveillance — but it's a reminder to watch local council agendas closely.
Our Take
We'll be straight with you: this episode of South Texas Midday is about reservoir levels and water restrictions, not license plate readers. Credit to KEDT for solid local coverage of an issue that matters to Corpus Christi residents. It's just not our beat.
But it's worth noting why we bring this up at all. City council meetings are where surveillance expansions often get buried under utility updates and zoning items — a Flock Safety contract renewal or a new ALPR camera placement can slide through on a consent agenda while everyone's focused on water pressure. If you live in Corpus Christi or anywhere in South Texas, it pays to scan the full council agenda, not just the headline items public broadcasters cover.
Check our camera map to see what's already been deployed near you, and if you want to push back on surveillance creep at your next council meeting, our take-action page has tools to help you speak up before the cameras go up.
This is DeFlock The USA’s original commentary. The video above is the work of KEDT (South Texas Public Broadcasting), published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.