San Benito backs regional RGV flood-control district after stormwater presentation; experts warn forecasting needs more funding
San Benito commissioners voted 3-2 to support a regional Rio Grande Valley flood-control district after a presentation on a regional sensor network and public comments from flood victims. Presenters said the current sensor network produces retrospective data and that deploying continuous forecasting will require additional funding and computing.
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San Benito commissioners voted 3-2 on April 15, 2025, to approve a resolution supporting creation of a regional Rio Grande Valley (RGV) flood-control district, an action proponents say is a first step toward coordinated, watershed-based flood management across Cameron, Hidalgo and Willacy counties.
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