Washington, DC (July 26, 2007) – Congressman Rubén Hinojosa announced today that he has helped secure critical appropriations that would give South Texas a $60 million boost in federal funding, including critical money for highway construction, water projects, and levee repairs.
Specifically, Hinojosa has garnered the following appropriations for the 15th Congressional District:
„Ï $25 million for the Border Environmental Infrastructure Fund that will allow the North American Development Bank to fund new water and waste water projects along the border
„Ï $16.8 million for rural housing
„Ï $15.5 million for levee repairs along the Rio Grande
„Ï $1 million to keep the I-69 project moving forward
„Ï $750,000 for the addition of mid-valley bus routes to the current transit system in Hidalgo County
„Ï $600,000 for the Edinburg Airport for a runway extension, the construction of a taxiway, and various other upgrades
„Ï $400,000 for the Hidalgo County Truancy Center
„Ï $200,000 for the Cameron County Interoperable Communications Technology Program
„Ï $150,000 for the construction of a larger San Juan Public Library at a new site
“I am pleased to announce this critical funding that will help address key transportation and infrastructure issues in our region,” said Hinojosa. “It will enable our communities to better manage the extraordinary growth South Texas is enjoying and improve the lives of all its residents.”
