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Jim Wells County is finally tackling the chronic flooding in the K-Bar area with a new drainage project. This should put an end to the constant road closures and property damage residents face every time it rains.
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Stable — consistent level of discussion. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 2 the 60 before, 2 the 90 before that.
The project involves multi-million dollar construction bids.
Drivers and residents who use South Johnson Street will benefit from the road improvements.
Property owners or businesses who frequently store equipment or dumpsters on county rights-of-way.
The county and the city of Alice are working together to fix South Johnson Street.
The county is cracking down on vehicles, trailers, and dumpsters left on the side of the road, which can be safety hazards and block maintenance crews.
The county is currently working on a $1.2 million renovation of the courthouse, focusing on historical window restoration and drainage to prevent water damage.
The county is switching to a new phone provider to modernize systems and save money. Officials emphasized that this change will not increase the budget because it replaces several existing, more expensive contracts.
AEP project aims to strengthen power grid in Jim Wells Co. kiiitv.com
The county is starting a $1.2 million renovation of the courthouse next week. Expect parking changes on the south side of the building.
The county is moving forward with a mitigation project in the Rancho Alegre area to improve infrastructure. Seven bids were opened and will be reviewed by engineers.
Jim Wells County breaks ground on flood recovery project to fix K-Bar drainage issues KRIS 6 News Corpus Christi
This allows the county to open the project to new bidders, ensuring a fair and competitive process.
This allows the subdivision to move forward with development.
The project is on hold until the developer provides required groundwater and soil studies.
This project aims to provide affordable housing with modern infrastructure like concrete streets and gutters.
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