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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...
Mar 251 min read
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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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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 Main Street hosts celebration dinner at distinguished law office
On Thursday, May 16, 2024, Rio Grande City Main Street hosted its annual Historic Preservation Dinner at the distinguished Law Offices of...
May 17, 20242 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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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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A Main Street on the Rio Grande
The Rio Grande City Main Street Program is a dynamic endeavor that aims to preserve, revitalize, and celebrate the heart of this historic So
Oct 23, 20234 min read
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Rio Grande City Main Street welcomes new coordinator
Yandery De La Cruz has been named Rio Grande City’s new Main Street Coordinator. Ms. De La Cruz, a Mission native, has made Rio Grande City
Apr 5, 20231 min read
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Mayor Joel Villarreal delivers Founder’s Day proclamation
Mayor Joel Villarreal delivered a proclamation annually recognizing February 10th as “Founder’s Day in Rio Grande City” at the regular...
Feb 10, 20232 min read
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Rio Grande City Main Street's new website is complete and now live
Rio Grande City Main Street's new website is complete and now live! Rio Grande City Main Street's website is mobile enables allowing,...
Sep 1, 20221 min read
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Rio Grande City Main Street Coordinator attends annual summer conference
Cathy Rubio, Rio Grande City Main Street & Kelsey Bass Museum Coordinator represented Rio Grande City at the Texas Main Street Program...
Aug 12, 20221 min read
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Rio Grande City Main Street receives 2021 National Main Street accreditation
For the fifth consecutive year, Rio Grande City Main Street Program has been designated as an Accredited Main Street America™ program....
Feb 18, 20222 min read
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Rio Grande City Main Street launches Imagine the Possibilities Virtual Tour
The Imagine the Possibilities Tours brings to life one of the Texas Historical Commission's (THC) initiatives, DowntownTX.org. They are...
Feb 18, 20221 min read
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Open for Business: Take Out and Delivery Options
Support local businesses and restaurants still open for business for take out or delivery. There are many more than what appears here, so...
Feb 18, 20224 min read
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Rio Grande City to hold 12th Annual Chili Showdown
Grab your boots and round up the family and head over to the 12th Annual Chili Showdown Cook-Off set for Saturday, February 1, 2020 at...
Feb 18, 20222 min read
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Downtown RGC Welcomes Over 1,300 Trick-or-Treaters
Last year, approximately 12 downtown Rio Grande City businesses set out candy for over 600 trick-or-treaters. This year, those numbers...
Feb 18, 20221 min read
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Rio Grande City Main Street unveils self-guided walking tour
On Friday, October 18, City Commissioner David “Chachi” Jones and members of the Rio Grande City Main Street Advisory Board unveiled the...
Feb 18, 20222 min read
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Historic Downtown is ready for Halloween
Historic Downtown Rio Grande City is about to get a lot more ghostly this year with two spook-tacular events that will scare your socks...
Feb 18, 20221 min read
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Main Street installs new tables on Britton Avenue
Historic Downtown Rio Grande City now has another attraction - a spot for chess lovers to enjoy the game outdoors. Six new permanent...
Feb 18, 20221 min read
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