On July 4, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Christus extended their contract negotiations until August 1, allowing BCBS customers continued access to Christus facilities. Steven Pierce stepped down as Habitat for Humanity Corpus Christi's executive director, with Ben Molina appointed as interim leader. A 17-mile waterborne barrier in Cameron County was approved by the Department of Homeland Security. Texas hospitals recorded 79,000 visits by undocumented immigrants, costing $329 million. The President's tax package will phase out solar and wind energy credits, potentially raising electricity bills. A federal judge blocked Trump's asylum proclamation. Corpus Christi's Independence Day events and fireworks safety were highlighted.
