Buyout programs underway in the City of Victoria and Victoria County were as relevant as ever on Monday, as Tropical Storm Beta caused concerns of flooding throughout the region.
But interest in the programs is not yet where it needs to be, said Tyler Smith, vice president of Buyout & Acquisition at GrantWorks — the grant management firm administering the programs.
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