At a recent city commission meeting, Harlingen officials said they were “open to the idea” of a proposed Valley-wide drainage district.

The meeting took place Wednesday where commissioners went back and forth on a resolution supporting the creation of a proposed Valley Flood Control District.

They ultimately voted to amend the resolution, cementing their support for the proposed district and vowing to explore it through further discussions.

Commissioners also added in action steps as well that would help make the district possible and hold themselves accountable in a timeline that is yet to be set.

The proposed district would encompass Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy and Starr counties, tying in each city’s numerous existing drainage and irrigation districts into a singular flood authority w

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