VINTON, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) — Leaders in Vinton are promising to improve utilities and roads with the announcement of infrastructure improvement projects.
According to The Village of Vinton, three projects– worth a total of $13.9 million will strengthen water and sewer services and upgrade roads.
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Valley Chile Road Reconstruction and Water & Sewer Phase III
This is the largest project announced out of the three.
According to leaders, over $12.5 million from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will go to rebuild Valley Chile Road and install water and sewer infrastructure that will provide services for the first time in some areas.
Leaders said the money came from the 2023 Congressional Community Project Funding process with Congresswoman Veronica Escobar.
The Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority (CRRMA) will be working on the infrastructure.
Vinton Active Transportation Plan
The second project announced will develop a plan to address pedestrian and bicycle dangers and strategies to connect streets.
The Village said it got $457,000 from the Texas Department of Transportation’s Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) program for the project.
FY 2026 Community Project Funding: Water and Sewer Improvements
The third project is expected to close infrastructure gaps in water and sewer services, with $1 million in federal funds– again secured through Escobar, the Village said.
“These investments show our commitment to building a safer, stronger, and more connected Vinton,” said Mayor Rachel Quintana. “From modernizing roads and utilities to improving pedestrian and bike safety, we are preparing our community for today and the future.”
“It was my honor to fight for and have secured $1 million for water and wastewater services for the Village of Vinton,” said Escobar. “As our region continues to grow, I will continue to use my position on the Appropriations Committee to do everything possible to deliver funding for our community.”
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