St. Paul residents still dealing with flooding despite recent progress

Residents in St. Paul say flooding in low-lying areas continues to be a problem, though some progress has been made on drainage improvements since a storm last month flooded several properties in the community.

Crissie Godines, a St. Paul resident whom Neighborhood News reporter Stephanie Molina spoke with last month after that storm, said conditions have improved slightly.

St. Paul residents say flooding remains a concern despite recent drainage improvements in San Patricio County

“We’re still flooding, of course, but it’s not as bad,” Godines said.

Since then, Godines has made progress on flood-control improvements, including digging a pond and building a berm near drainage ditches. Godines said the county is also taking steps to address the issue…

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