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Rio Grande City takes steps toward downtown revitalization
The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) and Rio Grande City Main Street hosted a strategic workshop on Friday, March...
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Rio Grande City awarded $500,000 Texas Department of Agriculture Community Development Block Grant for downtown revitalization
The City of Grande City announces the receipt of a $500,000 Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Oct 4, 20242 min read
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Rep. Cuellar Secures $232 Million in Transportation Funding for Starr County
Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), announced $232,328,651 in federal transportation funding for Starr County as part of TxDOT’s...
Oct 3, 20242 min read
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Rio Grande City appoints permanent city manager
Gilberto Millan was officially named City Manager of Rio Grande City at the City Commission meeting on September 18, 2024, after serving dil
Sep 19, 20241 min read
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Rio Grande City EDC attends Latina Leadership Conference & Expo 2024
Melinda Gomez, Communications Coordinator, and Adriana Torres, Administrative Assistant of the Rio Grande City Economic Development...
Sep 18, 20241 min read
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Rio Grande City hosts UTRGV Small Business Development Center workshop
The UTRGV Small Business Development Center, in partnership with Rio Grande City EDC, Rio Grande City Public Library , Rio Grande City...
Aug 20, 20241 min read
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Rep. Cuellar announces over $9M for drought resilience in Starr County
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28) announced over $9,436.120 in federal dollars for the Union Water Supply Corporation (UWSC)...
Jul 31, 20241 min read
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Rio Grande City EDC welcomes new Board of Directors
The Rio Grande City EDC welcomed new community leaders to its board of directors at its monthly Board of Directors meeting on June 20,...
Jul 12, 20243 min read
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The Power of Business Planning Workshop held at UTRGV Starr County
The UTRGV Small Business Development Center, in partnership with the Rio Grande City EDC, Rio Grande City Public Library, Rio Grande City...
May 22, 20241 min read
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Rio Grande City Main Street receives 2024 National Main Street Accreditation
For the eighth consecutive year, the Rio Grande City Main Street has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America program for...
May 17, 20242 min read
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In Style Beauty Salon Wins Rural Owned Small Business of the Year 2024
In Style Beauty Salon has been recognized as the Rural Owned Small Business of the Year 2024 by the US Small Business Administration (SBA).
May 7, 20242 min read
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Small Business Week in Rio Grande City
As we celebrate Small Business Week, it's important to recognize the crucial role that small businesses play in our economy. In Texas,...
Apr 30, 20242 min read
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Rio Grande City listed in Top 8 Small Towns to Retire in Texas
Rio Grande City was recently designated by worldatlas.com as one of the top 8 small towns in Texas to retire and we couldn't agree more....
Apr 23, 20242 min read
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SBA’s Lower Rio Grande Valley announces 2024 Small Business Week Winners
On March 8th, Angela Burton, district director for the SBA’s Lower Rio Grande Valley District, announced the 2024 District Small Business...
Mar 12, 20243 min read
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Community gathers for downtown trash bash
On Saturday, March 9th, historic downtown Rio Grande City witnessed an incredible display of community spirit as the Rio Grande City Main...
Mar 11, 20241 min read
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Lori Perez named a Woman of Distinction by the RGV Hispanic Chamber
Rio Grande City EDC Board of Directors Vice-President, Lori P. Perez, was honored at the 2024 Annual Women of Distinction Awards Dinner...
Mar 6, 20241 min read
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Rio Grande City hosts its annual Employer Expo & Job Fair
The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation held its 8th annual Rio Grande City Employer Expo and Job Fair in Rio Grande City....
Mar 1, 20241 min read
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Guillen's Leadership and Success Drive Her Transition to a New Role
After an outstanding tenure of ten years as the Executive Director of the Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation (EDC), Dalinda...
Feb 27, 20241 min read
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Meet the Commissioner Alex Meade, Texas Department of Transportation
Officials of the Rio Grande City EDC and the City of Rio Grande City attended a luncheon hosted by the Starr County Industrial Foundation...
Aug 11, 20231 min read
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Rio Grande City hosts Employer Expo & Job Fair
.The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation held its sixth Rio Grande City Employer Expo and Job Fair in Rio Grande City. This...
Feb 24, 20231 min read
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