Federal funding approved for multi-million dollar project. Hidalgo County in Texas has announced a significant development in its infrastructure planning with the approval of a $5.5 million federal fund allocated for a drainage improvement project. The County Commissioner, Eley Thoriz, shared the news that the funds have been specifically allocated to expand the West Main Drain, a crucial element in the area’s flood management efforts. This project, supported by the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2020-26, highlights a collaborative effort between federal representatives and local authorities, with notable assistance from Monica
