Texas Border Business
Rio Grande City, TX — U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) held a press conference to announce a $2.5 million federal earmark to improve water pipes and restore water pressure on the east side of Rio Grande City on Wednesday. The Congressman also announced $121 million in transportation funding for Starr County.
The East Water Loop project will address the city’s critical need to maintain adequate water pressure for economic development, public health and public safety—especially fire safety.
The $121 million in transportation funding includes 2 highway projects that will be developed or undergo construction over the next 10 years. Funds are authorized through the Texas Department of Transportation’s 2023 Unified Transportation Program, which is the state’s 10-year plan to guide the development of transportation work across the state.
