Sen. John Cornyn | File photo
Sen. John Cornyn | File photo
Several organizations in Waco have been awarded a total of approximately $78.5 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) said at the Family Health Center, where he also thanked employees who have guided the center during the pandemic.
While there, Family Health Center CEO Dr. Jackson Griggs gave Cornyn a tour and spoke to him about the organization's use of relief funds to help the region, according to a news release from Cornyn's website.
Organizations in Waco in addition to the Family Health Center have received federal aid with Cornyn's help. The City of Waco has been awarded $7.7 million and McLennan County received $2.4 million. Waco ISD received $5.9 million, while the city's public transportation was awarded $8 million.
Waco Airport received $18.1 million in federal aid and local health care facilities were granted $20.7 million. Local colleges and universities, including Baylor University, received a total of $15.7 million in funds.
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