WESLACO — Gov. Greg Abbott was in town Tuesday to join local officials in announcing major upgrades to the Mid-Valley Airport.

At the Payne Aviation Hanger, he was joined by Rio Grande Valley and state leaders as he told the crowd that Texas would be investing tens of millions into Weslaco and the Mid-Valley Airport.

While on stage, he signed multiple proclamations, one promising $10 million to expand the airport, another vowing $8 million for drainage and improvements projects to facilitate the expansion, and finally, another $8 million for emergency first responder facilities.

“The Rio Grande Valley is one of the fastest growing regions in the state of Texas,” said Abbott. “The Rio Grande Valley needs an expanded Weslaco airport … airports are vital to a community and also vital for e

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