Congressman Randy Weber (R-Friendswood) released the following statement on Department of Transportation’s recent grant notification for Jefferson County. The Jack Brooks Regional Airport will be the beneficiary of this $2,474,000.00 grant in order to rehabilitate their taxiway.

“I am very pleased that this grant award will go to an important rehabilitation project at Jack Brooks Regional Airport. The rehabilitation of the airport’s taxiway will greatly benefit Jefferson County residents who use the airport to connect with the rest of our state and nation.”

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