Drainage Infrastructure
Summary
Tired of soggy yards and flooded streets? Longview residents are pushing the city to finally fix the broken drainage system in their neighborhood. They're hoping for some much-needed relief before the next big storm hits.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 2
Last discussed Jan 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
A capital expenditure of $109,690 for property acquisition to support drainage infrastructure.
Residents who will benefit from improved flood control and drainage infrastructure.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (7)
Longview’s capital improvement plan includes fixing drainage issue, replacing major water line
Longview plans drainage, water line and exhibit center upgrades among capital projects in the new fiscal year.
Longview’s capital improvement plan includes fixing drainage issue, replacing major water line
Pesky drainage problems, an aging water line and a new covering for the Longview Exhibit Center are among the capital improvement projects the city will undertake in the new fiscal […]
Key differences spared Texas lives in second straight July flood
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Central Texas families confront wrecked homes, big expenses after recent flooding
Published 5:42 am Saturday, July 18, 2026 By Megan Rodriguez, San Antonio...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott confirms 2 deaths in statewide flooding
Days of pounding rain have led to catastrophic flooding, evacuations and rescues of people trapped in their cars and homes.
City Council - Jan 22, 2026
The city is purchasing property for $109,690 to advance its Master Drainage and Capital Improvement Plan.
‘We’re tired of it’: Longview neighborhood pleads to city to fix drainage problems
‘We’re tired of it’: Longview neighborhood pleads to city to fix drainage problems KLTV.com
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