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Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup Cancelled

Following to the outbreak of COVID-19, the 2020 Spring Adopt-A-Beach Cleanup has been canceled. While we are disappointed that we must miss this opportunity to come together to keep our beaches clean, we must now work together as a community to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.Please join us for the fall Adopt-A-Beach cleanup set for Saturday, September 12, 2020. Stay tuned for additional information and check-in locations. We look forward to seeing you at the next clean up! Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $840,270 for street improvements in Jackson County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $840,270 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for Jackson County to make street improvements. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $723,030 to improve streets as well as water, sewer, and public facilities in Goliad County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $723,030 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as water, sewer, and public facilities in Goliad County."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1.5 million to improve streets as well as water, sewer, and drainage facilities in Seadrift

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,536,581 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve sewer, water and public facilities in Seadrift. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $1 million in disaster recovery buyout funds for Jasper

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $1,000,000 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately six homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Jasper. This community was overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $200,000 for flood and drainage improvements for the Village of Jones Creek

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $200,859 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for the Village of Jones Creek to make flood and drainage improvements."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $9 million in disaster recovery buyout and acquisition funds for Dickinson

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $9,219,828 in Hurricane Harvey funds to conduct a buyout program for approximately 49 homes and an acquisition program for approximately 50 homes located in a floodplain or repetitive flood areas in the city of Dickinson. These communities were overwhelmed by Hurricane Harvey as heavy rainfall caused flooding of streets and homes, threatening public health, safety, and welfare."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces $757,502 to improve streets as well as water and sewer facilities in Tyler County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $757,502 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as water and sewer facilities in Tyler County. "Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $2 million for street improvements in San Jacinto County

 Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $2,155,799 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants for San Jacinto County to make street improvements, including replacing and installing culverts, cleaning and reshaping ditches, and improving low water crossings."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More


Cmr. George P. Bush announces more than $4.6 million to improve streets as well as public facilities in Nueces County

Today Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush announced the Texas General Land Office (GLO) approved $4,644,430.59 in Hurricane Harvey disaster recovery grants to improve streets as well as public facilities in Nueces County."Hurricane Harvey devastated communities across the Texas Coast," said Commissioner Bush. "These recovery funds are critical to improving local infrastructure that will protect lives, homes and businesses from future storms. Read More