GALVESTON TO BEGIN NOURISHMENT PROJECT AT BABE'S BEACH
This summer, Galveston Island’s Babe’s Beach, west of 61st Street, is getting a new round of fresh sand. The Galveston Park Board of Trustees, the City of Galveston, the Texas General Land Office (GLO), and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are partnering on Babe’s Beach in an ongoing effort to maintain and protect Galveston’s beaches--at no additional cost to residents. The replenishment of Babe’s Beach, which begins west of 61st Street, is scheduled to start this summer. Read More
GLO posts Regional Needs Assessments for the Homeowner Assistance and Reimbursement Programs for Public Comment
Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted the Regional Needs Assessments for the Homeowner Assistance Program and Reimbursement Programs (HARP) for a federally mandated 15-day public comment period. Read More
Texas GLO Posts Amendment 1 to 2019 Disasters State Action Plan for Public Comment
Today the Texas General Land Office (GLO) posted Amendment 1 to the $212.74 million State Action Plan for 2019 Disasters for a federally required 30-day public comment period. The amendment details how $14,769,000 in additional funds, awarded by the U.S. Read More
Bush Requests Direct Funding Allocation to Harris County for Mitigation
Today, Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced his request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for Harris County to receive a direct allocation of $750 million for mitigation efforts. “I have heard the overwhelming concerns of Harris County regarding the mitigation funding competition,” said Commissioner Bush. “The federal government’s red tape requirements and complex regulations are a hallmark of President Biden’s administration. Read More
$9.3 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation project in Goliad County
Funds to improve wastewater infrastructure approved for the city of Goliad Read More
$29.7 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Jim Wells County
Funds to improve drainage infrastructure approved for Jim Wells County, cities of Alice and Premont Read More
$27.3 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Milam County
Funds to improve roads, drainage, water, and sewer infrastructure approved for Milam County cities of Buckholts, Cameron, Milano and Rockdale Read More
$11.4 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Tyler County
Funds to improve drainage infrastructure approved for the city of Ivanhoe Read More
Nearly $15.6 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in in Brazoria County
Funds to improve wastewater and drainage infrastructure approved for the cities of Brazoria, Freeport and Oyster Creek Read More
$13.4 million granted by Texas GLO for historic disaster mitigation projects in Gonzales County
Funds to improve drainage and sewer infrastructure, emergency communication approved for Gonzales County, Cities of Gonzales and Nixon Read More