Drainage Infrastructure Bond Disbursements
Hidalgo County
Summary
The board is reviewing multiple payment requests for ongoing drainage improvement projects funded by the 2018 and 2023 bond referendums. These projects aim to improve flood control and stormwater management across various parts of the county.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 15
- Last 30 days
- 7
Rising — discussed at 7 meetings since Sep 1, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
Involves hundreds of thousands of dollars in contractor payments for bond-funded drainage projects.
Residents and property owners in flood-prone areas who will benefit from improved drainage infrastructure.
None identified from routine administrative and contractual approvals.
Mentions & discussions (16)
DD-REGULAR AGENDA REGULAR MTG — October 27, 2026
The board is reviewing multiple payment requests for ongoing drainage improvement projects funded by the 2018 and 2023 bond referendums. These projects aim to improve flood control and stormwater management across various parts of the county.
DD-CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR MTG — October 27, 2026
The Drainage District board is reviewing multiple engineering service invoices and bond project contracts to maintain ongoing flood control infrastructure across Hidalgo County.
New project in San Carlos to relieve colonia flooding
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) -- Local and state officials gathered in San Carlos on Wednesday to break ground on a new lift station project. The station will be built between the San Carlos and La Blanca communities, located east of Edinburg alon...
DD-QUORUM — October 15, 2026
The district is launching a new drainage improvement project in Sebastian to help manage stormwater better. This work aims to upgrade local infrastructure and reduce flood risks for the area.
DD-CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG — October 13, 2026
The board is reviewing a series of routine engineering invoices and construction material testing contracts funded by past bond referendums and general funds to keep flood control projects moving forward.
DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG — October 13, 2026
The Drainage District is advancing multiple flood mitigation and infrastructure projects funded by state grants and bond programs, including MOU amendments with local municipalities and property acquisitions for drainage ditches.
Veterans Detention Pond Project in Edinburg enters final phase
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Edinburg officials held a ceremony on Tuesday to mark the second and final phase of the Veterans Detention Pond Project. The city says the project aims to improve drainage capacity in the area. The project was funde...
DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG — September 29, 2026
The drainage district reviewed multiple bond referendum projects, contract adjustments, and change orders aimed at improving local flood control and water management. These updates affect community safety and infrastructure reliability across Hidalgo County.
DD-CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG — September 29, 2026
The board reviewed utility crossing requests and routine service invoices to maintain drainage district infrastructure across Hidalgo County.
DD-CONSENT AGENDA REGULAR MTG — September 22, 2026
The county continues to move forward with ongoing drainage crossing upgrades and bond-funded flood mitigation projects across various local precincts.
DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG — September 15, 2026
The board awarded a nearly $6 million contract for phase 3 of the South Lateral Drain project and approved multiple change orders and pay applications to advance bond-funded flood control work.
DD-CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG — September 15, 2026
The county approved various engineering invoices and planning expenses to keep drainage improvement projects moving forward across Hidalgo County.
DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG — September 1, 2026
The county is moving forward with acquiring necessary property rights and easements, including through condemnation if needed, to build the Progreso Drainage Outfall.
DD-REGULAR AGENDA SPECIAL MTG — June 9, 2026
The district reviewed various ongoing construction contracts, pay applications, and land acquisitions tied to 2018 and 2023 bond referendum projects aimed at improving regional flood mitigation.
DD-CONSENT AGENDA SPECIAL MTG — June 9, 2026
The drainage district board was scheduled to review administrative claims, utility installations, and multiple professional service invoices funded by bond referendums to support regional water management and drainage improvements.
Major Flooding on The Rio Grande in Starr and Hidalgo County, July, 2010
Major Flooding on The Rio Grande in Starr and Hidalgo County, July, 2010 National Weather Service (.gov)
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