$500,000 Grant for Airport Improvements

WASHINGTON � East Texas Regional Airport will receive a federal grant worth $500,000 for airport improvements, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced Thursday. The funding comes through the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) within the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). �These funds will be used to address needed maintenance and safety improvements at East Texas Regional Airport,� Sen. Cornyn said. �In addition, quality transportation services are important for boosting local economic growth. I commend the area leaders who worked to secure this funding.� This grant will provide Federal funding for several rehabilitative projects at East Texas Regional Airport including airport terminal entrance road and parking lot construction, both deemed important to improving passenger safety.