Brownsville is changing its drainage fee. Businesses could pay more as the city looks to raise $6.2M a year
About 90% of residential properties would keep paying $6.25 a month, while businesses would pay based on impervious surfaces.... Read more »
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Cameron County drainage district secures $11.3M to help protect 4,000 homes from flooding
The loan from the North American Development Bank will fund drainage improvements designed to reduce flood risks across northwestern Cameron... Read more »
Photos show brand new $1.2M Cavender’s in Weslaco surrounded by floodwaters, but the store stayed dry. Here’s how
Severe rainstorms across the Rio Grande Valley this week caused flash flooding, especially in Weslaco, but some businesses kept dry... Read more »
Valley braces for more rain as flooding triggers road closures, disaster declarations
Heavy rainfall flooded roads, disrupted businesses, and prompted disaster declarations as forecasters warned of additional rain through Thursday.... Read more »
Cameron County gets $1.2M for flood warning system
The county plans to expand its flood monitoring network with 18 stations designed to improve real-time tracking and emergency response... Read more »
Hidalgo County’s $20M drainage project to reduce flooding risk for 400,000 residents
The project is designed to improve storm response by increasing capacity in one of the county’s most flood-prone areas.... Read more »
South McAllen drainage project to protect 1,500 acres from flooding
The project modernizes part of the city’s aging stormwater system, aiming to improve reliability during heavy rain and protect residential... Read more »
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