Federal funding has been secured for a sewer upgrade in Mercedes. The city will receive $850,000 to expand and improve its sewer system. S.

Rep. Vicente Gonzalez. The city is working to address flooding issues.

An event was held where the funding was announced, and it was opened by Mercedes City Commissioner Ruben Saldana. Further details about the sewer upgrade and how it will be implemented are available from ValleyCentral.