Texas Gov. Greg Abbott visited Weslaco on Tuesday, carrying $26 million for infrastructure improvements in the area.
Abbott said $8 million would support water and drainage improvements, $10 million was earmarked for the Mid-Valley Airport runway expansion project, and $8 million would be used for an emergency and first responder facility to be located at the airport.
Weslaco Mayor Adrian Gonzalez told the RGV Business Journal that the city received the most money per capita in Texas during the legislative session earlier this year.
“The state sees the potential of this area,” Gonzalez said. “It’s not only a win for Weslaco, but a win for the whole valley, and we are receiving it with open arms.”
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Alma Santos
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Alma Santos is a RGV native and a freelance writer for RGV Business Journal. Since the 90s, Alma has written for Reuters, The Monitor, Progress Times, Valley Town Crier and was a member of the press pool at the state capital in Austin, covering legislative sessions for news of interest to Valley residents.
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