County moves forward on implementing flood siren

Bandera County commissioners last Thursday approved a resolution authorizing the county to accept financial assistance from the Texas Water Development Board for improvements to the county’s flood warning infrastructure.

The action allows county officials to move forward with a grant agreement of up to $1.25 million to support installation of an outdoor warning siren system and related flood monitoring equipment.

Officials say the state is prioritizing flood mitigation projects and encouraging local governments to act quickly.