Texas Grants $26M for Military Base Upgrades

0:00Governor Greg Abbott just announced over $26 million in grants for infrastructure upgrades in Texas military communities. This cast comes from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission's Defense Economic Assistance Grant Program, aimed straight at boosting bases, and keeping jobs safe from any future closures or realignments. These projects focus on critical needs like better water systems, modern equipment, and resilient facilities across 15 major installations. It's all about staying ahead, especially with potential federal basing changes on the horizon. Texas is packed with 1.7 million veterans, active duty folks, reserves, and their families, so Governor Abbott stressed how this keeps. Facilities cutting edge for safety and operations. Since 2015, he's pumped over $172 million into these communities through the same program. Key spots getting funds include Red River Army Depot for Drone Mission Tech, Fort Hood for Aquifer Water Storage, Fort Bliss to ramp up desalination,

1:02Laughlin Air Force Base for airfield lights, and places like Corpus Christi and San Antonio for waste water fixes and water generators. This round locks in support for military families and local economies, showing Texas doubling down on its defense backbone no matter what comes next. From your city, powered by AI, this is Dallas News Today.