Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz (R) joined Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to announce a $6 million federal grant for the City of McAllen Industrial Park, a project expected to attract private investment and create nearly 500 new jobs in the Rio Grande Valley.
Federal Grant Awarded
Rep. De La Cruz joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, McAllen Mayor Javier Villalobos, and City Manager Isaac J. Tawil to announce a $6 million grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for the City of McAllen Industrial Park Project.
The funding will support new public infrastructure designed to strengthen the industrial park, attract private investment, and expand economic opportunities in the Rio Grande Valley.
According to the announcement, the investment is expected to:
- Establish new public infrastructure for the industrial park.
- Support existing businesses operating in the area.
- Attract new private sector investment.
- Create nearly 500 new jobs in the Rio Grande Valley.
What De La Cruz is saying
Rep. De la Cruz said the grant represents a significant investment in South Texas and its workforce.
Rep. Monica De La Cruz: "I joined Secretary Lutnick to announce $6 million in funding for the City of McAllen as we mark this exciting new chapter for our community. What begins here today has the potential to create hundreds of new jobs and give South Texas families the foundation to thrive."
She added that she will continue working to secure federal investments that support economic development across the region.
The Bottom Line
A new $6 million Economic Development Administration grant will fund infrastructure improvements at the City of McAllen Industrial Park, with officials projecting the investment will help attract new businesses, stimulate private investment, and create nearly 500 jobs in South Texas.
