Midland County is progressing with the West County Drainage Project, which aims to reduce flooding in west Midland. The county has completed acquiring land and securing property access for the project. The next step is the design phase, which includes engineering and design processes.

This phase has been approved by Commissioners Court. Further details on the project are available from the source, including plans for drainage pipes to divert stormwater beneath Highway 80. The project is seen as an investment in the safety and resilience of the area.