Weslaco officials join Gov. Abbott for economic announcement

Weslaco officials join Gov. Abbott for economic announcement

WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Governor Greg Abbott on Tuesday announced that the Weslaco Mid-Valley Airport will receive $18 million. The governor said $10 million will be set aside for a major runway extension to accommodate larger aircraft and $8 million for water and drainage improvements at the airport. "The Rio Grande Valley is absolutely booming. It's one of the fastest-growing regions in the entire state of Texas. The population is…

Abbott Announces Funding For Mid-Valley Airport – 710am KURV

A South Texas airport is receiving 26-million dollars from the state to help fund a runway extension and other improvements. Governor Abbott joined state and local elected leaders for an announcement Tuesday in Weslaco. The Mid-Valley Airport will get ten-million dollars for the runway extension, eight million for drainage and other improvements, and another eight million for emergency first responder facilities. Abbott said the Rio Grande Valle…