Harlingen, TX (KRGV) — The Harlingen Animal Shelter received $1 million from the Community Project Funding.

The money is for a 15,000-square-foot animal shelter in Harlingen. A check presentation occurred at city hall on Monday between U.S. Rep. Vicente Gonzalez and the city. 

As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Gonzalez secured $12.6 million in federal funds for 15 community projects to directly support the needs of the 34 Congressional District of Texas.