{"id":1508683,"date":"2026-05-21T02:30:31","date_gmt":"2026-05-21T07:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=1508683"},"modified":"2026-05-22T00:23:57","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T05:23:57","slug":"city-pursues-5m-for-water-improvements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/?p=1508683","title":{"rendered":"City pursues $5M for water improvements"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2026\/05\/2026-05-21_023017-200x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-1508684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2026\/05\/2026-05-21_023017-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2026\/05\/2026-05-21_023017-276x275.jpg 276w, https:\/\/ktbb.com\/post\/wp-content\/media\/2026\/05\/2026-05-21_023017.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>GRAND SALINE \u2014 Following citizen concern about water issues, the City of Grand Saline announced they are aware of much-needed improvements for water system infrastructure and is seeking a grant.<br \/>\nWorking with engineers, the city if pursuing a new Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) grant opportunity that could provide up to $5 million for critical water infrastructure improvements, the city said.<\/p>\n<p>According to our news partner KETK, if obtained, the grant would fund a new water well, additional water storage and the replacement of aging water lines.<\/p>\n<p>The grant would be obtained through a new program created by House Bill 500, which is expected to be fast-moving. Applications for the program are due by July 30 and funding decisions are expected to be made in September.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The city has also applied for the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, which allows cities to finance water system improvements through low-interest loans and grants.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe City remains committed to pursuing every available funding opportunity to strengthen infrastructure, increase reliability, and better serve our community both now and in the future,\u201d the city said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GRAND SALINE \u2014 Following citizen concern about water issues, the City of Grand Saline announced they are aware of much-needed improvements for water system infrastructure and is seeking a grant. 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