The flood control and land development project often referred to as Panther Island will receive over $400 million in funding, but details are unclear.
The Department of Defense approved the transfer of $3.8 billion from U.S. Navy and Air Force programs to be used for border wall construction instead.
Despite local authorities hopes for more than $30 million, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers will not be designating new funding for the Panther Island redevelopment project along the the Trinity River.
The competition for 23-year incumbent Kay Granger’s congressional seat is intensifying as primary challenger Chris Putnam gains momentum.
Former Colleyville city councilman Chris Putnam officially launched his primary campaign today against 23-year incumbent Kay Granger for Texas’ 12th Congressional seat.
