AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The Texas General Land Office issued the following news release:

Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is pleased to announce the Texas General Land Office (GLO) has approved $59,742,000 in projects through the Local Communities Program (LCP). The program funds projects to restore public infrastructure, strengthen local economies, and address long-term needs to help eligible communities recover from the 2024 Disasters.

"The Texas General Land Office is honored to support communities as they recover and grow," said Commissioner Buckingham. "In 2024, many Texas communities experienced devastating storms that damaged homes and vital infrastructure. These Local Communities Program grants will restore and improve e...