Here's why residents asked for an exemption from drought rules

While an enduring drought continues its stretch over months and years, Corpus Christi residents continue a struggle to maintain the greenery surrounding their homes — a task that has led to creative measures and, in some cases, pleadings to the city of Corpus Christi.

Records show hundreds of requests from residents asking for exemption from drought restrictions that, at present, ban using potable municipal water to nurture their lawn turf.