Texas Border Business
MISSION – Nearly four months after President Biden put a temporary stop to the construction of the US-Mexico border wall, the Rio Grande River Levee, which protects Hidalgo County residents from flooding, remains in a vulnerable state.
Modifications to the levee were made to accommodate construction around the area; however, due to the stop order issued by President Biden back in January, construction crews halted all operations and have not returned to revert the modifications done to the Rio Grande Levee.
“Unfortunately, the recent construction in the area has left our levee system in a vulnerable state. As we approach flood season, I am making repairs to our levee a priority,” said Commissioner Everardo Villarreal. ” The federal delegations, House and Senate, have an opportunity and a responsibility to address this issue as it impacts the safety of their constituents and our community.”
