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Vicente Gonzalez: “The Raymondville Drain project was originally authorized for…”

Featuring: Vicente Gonzalez, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 34

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Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Advocates for Raymondville Drain Project in South Texas

Published | Video Starts at 02:22

… and sadly financial hardship and poverty in these regions are exacerbated by severe storms and floodings. The Rio Grande Valley is one of these areas and therefore it's critical that The Raymondville Drain project was originally authorized for construction by Warda in 1986 and expanded in 2007. 07, continues to move forward. Once the Raymondville Drain is completed, it will substantially improve stormwater management for the region. (02:22–02:40)

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