POLK COUNTY, Texas – After being adversely impacted by heavy rainfall and flooding last year, a Texas congressman has announced a $30-million grant has been approved to fund repairs at the Lake Livingston dam.

Congressman Pete Sessions, who represents Texas 17th Congressional District, announced the Trinity River Authority (TRA) has received the grant from FEMA for the repairs.

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The grant will reimburse TRA for their work to restore the infrastructure.

Lake Livingston provides water not only to many communities in East Texas, but also to Houston.

“I am pleased to assist the TRA in this matter. Lake Livingston provides critical infrastructure to Houston and the East Texas region. These damages

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