In addition, the control tower operates 24 hours per day. The Texas-Mexican Railway connects Corpus Christi and Laredo and features a direct link to FNM, the Mexican national railway system. The network is designed for future growth, with sufficient trunk and line capacity to easily meet the area's needs for reliable voice and data communications. The city's newspaper, the Corpus Christi Caller-Times , has a weekday circulation of nearly 98,000 and a Sunday readership of over 280,000. Several other community newspapers also serve the area.
Industrial rates are competitive and vary according to the types of use and equipment.
CPL works closely with industrial clients to make sure they get the best rates. Also, some commercial users may qualify for economic development riders or other incentives or discounts. CPL's generating system is fueled by a combination of nuclear, low-sulfur coal, and natural gas. High volume users can purchase natural gas directly from area producers at much-reduced rates. Both residental and commercial rates for locations outside the city limits are higher.