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Drainage board reports flood response, outlines coordination with TxDOT after heavy rains
Summary
The Hidalgo County Drainage District reported precautionary 24‑hour flood operations after a recent rain event that delivered up to 8 inches in parts of Weslaco and said it will continue coordination with TxDOT on infrastructure and drainage improvements.
The Drainage District board updated the public on recent operations after a rain event that prompted the district to initiate precautionary 24‑hour flood operations "to monitor situations, to offer assistance," the district staff member said during the board’s update. Weslaco was identified as the hardest hit area with reports of up to 8 inches of rain in spots.
The staff member said the district met with Texas Department of Transportation officials to explore how the agencies can "better collaborate and work together to address transportation needs and also drainage needs." The board said it will hold follow‑up meetings in the hardest‑hit precincts to evaluate what worked in the response and where improvements are needed.
Board members praised the response and thanked precinct staff and equipment contributors. The Chair noted that recent improvements "really worked" in removing water from streets and yards. The district did not announce a specific new funding appropriation during the update; follow‑up evaluation and continued interagency coordination were the next steps the board approved.
