Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) announced on Aug. 30 that Texas received $39,875,000 in Operation Stonegarden funding for the fiscal year of 2022.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Operation Stonegarden Grant Program (OPSG) provides funding to law enforcement agencies with the objective of enhancing border security.
Up to $90 million is available in total OPSG funding for fiscal year 2022, including $39,875,000 for the state of Texas.
Heavy rains through Texas last week caused flooding, particularly in the Dallas area, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to issue a disaster declaration for 23 affected counties. Texans who were affected by the rain, which dumped more than 10 inches in Dallas, are encouraged to file insurance claims with their providers and to complete the voluntary Self Reporting Damage Survey issued by the Texas Department of Emergency Management by visiting damage.tdem.texas.gov.
FM 1053 is back open after being closed for nearly five days due to significant rainfall that caused a crack (where the big dip is on the highway).
"Thanks to repair work by the Monahans Maintenance crew and some help from a few other district employees," said Gene Powell, Texas Department of Transportation Odessa District's Public Information Officer.
The public is welcome to attend the Fort Stockton ISD Facilities Planning meeting on Wed. Aug. 31 starting at 6 p.m. at the Butz Campus – located at 400 S. Young St.
Pictured is the agenda for the meeting.
