Heavy rainfall, such as the storms we experienced over Labor Day, highlights one of Abilene’s most persistent infrastructure challenges: stormwater drainage.

In many neighborhoods, inadequate drainage contributes to standing water, road damage, and disruption for residents and businesses.

During my brief time in Abilene, I have had the opportunity to meet with many residents about these concerns, and I have been struck by the civic engagement, community pride, and natural beauty that make this city special. These conversations remind me that the people of Abilene are invested in working together to find solutions.

Much of the challenge stems from how the city developed over time. Many neighborhoods were laid out decades ago—some as early as the 1880s—long before engineered stormwater sy

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