Valley International Airport in Harlingen is dealing with significant damage to its new runway. The $32 million runway, which is the longest landing strip south of Austin, was affected by last year's historic flooding. Repairs are expected to cost millions of dollars, potentially doubling the original construction costs.

The airport's board of directors is taking steps to address the issue, including considering a federal grant proposal to fund engineering tests. These tests will help determine the runway's weight-bearing strength. Further details on the repair process and the search for a new aviation director, which is now in its ninth month, are available from the source.