Congressman Gonzalez Secures $1 Million Federal Funding for South Texas Drainage

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez presented $1 million in federal funding to officials in La Feria, South Texas. The money is designated for drainage improvements, specifically the installation of a new storm sewer pump in the La Bonita neighborhood. La Feria Mayor Olga Maldonado welcomed the funding, noting that smaller cities often struggle to find enough tax money for infrastructure upgrades.

The funding provides critical capital for local infrastructure projects, addressing the financial struggles smaller cities face in funding necessary improvements like storm sewer systems.