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Cmr. George P. Bush announces $5 million for flood mitigating drainage and street improvements in Port Lavaca

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $5,113,395 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for street and drainage improvements for the city of Port Lavaca. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.2 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Silsbee

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1.2 million in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately eight homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Silsbee. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $3.2 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Orange

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $3,204,462 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 30 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Orange. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1 million for improvements to street, drainage, and water facilities in Point Comfort

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,031,252 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for improvements to street, drainage, and water facilities in Point Comfort. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $2 million in disaster recovery acquisition funds for Rose City

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2 million in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct an acquisition program for approximately 11 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Rose City. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Bastrop County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,015,856 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 20 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in Bastrop County. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $4 million in grants for flood mitigating street improvements in Waller County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $4,036,599 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for street improvements in Waller County. This project will facilitate proper stormwater conveyance, provide continued street access during rain events and reduce the impact of future flooding from the Brazos River. The grant will fund repairs and reconstruction of Laneview Road and reroute a section of Diemer Road. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2 million in grants for flood mitigating street improvements in San Patricio County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,037,215 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for drainage improvements in San Patricio County. The county will use the funds to make improvements including replacing storm sewer culverts, regrading roadside ditches, and installing outfall ditches with associated pavement repair. The repair work will take place along 5th, Gonzalez, Mary’s, Naranjo and Villarreal Streets in Rancho Chico. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $74,177 for flood mitigating drainage improvements in Karnes County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $74,177 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for drainage improvements in Karnes County. The county will use the funds to make improvements including rebuilding the existing culvert and reinforcing the road and area surrounding the culvert at the intersection of East Guadalupe and Andrews Streets. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $334,202 for flood mitigating drainage improvements in Grimes County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $334,202 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for drainage improvements in Grimes County. The county will use the funds to make improvements including replacing storm sewer culverts, regrading roadside ditches, and installing outfall ditches with associated pavement repair at five locations within the county. Read More