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Rio Grande City EDC launches Small Business Boost Grant
The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is thrilled to announce the launch of the Small Business Boost Grant, a new...
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Dec 23, 20241 min read
Rio Grande City earns A+ credit rating from Standard & Poor’s
City of Rio Grande • City Hall Rio Grande City is proud to announce that it has received an A+ credit rating from Standard & Poor’s (S&P)...
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Oct 4, 20242 min read
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)
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Oct 2, 20242 min read
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...
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Sep 19, 20241 min read
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
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Sep 17, 20241 min read
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...
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Sep 12, 20242 min read
Congressman Cuellar Secures Passage of Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act, Boosting Trade in Rio Grande City
U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28), alongside Senator John Cornyn, successfully passed the Starr-Camargo Bridge Expansion Act. This...
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Aug 19, 20241 min read
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...
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Aug 13, 20241 min read
Rio Grande City Police and Fire Departments acquire new vehicles thanks to federal funding
The Rio Grande City Police and Fire Departments announce the acquisition of new vehicles, made possible through the dedicated efforts of...
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Jul 12, 20243 min read
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,...
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May 21, 20241 min read
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...
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May 17, 20242 min read
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...
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May 16, 20242 min read
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...
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May 7, 20242 min read
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).
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Apr 30, 20242 min read
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,...
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Apr 23, 20242 min read
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....
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Mar 12, 20243 min read
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...
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Mar 10, 20241 min read
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...
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Mar 6, 20241 min read
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...
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Mar 1, 20241 min read
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....
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