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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 EDC welcomes new Executive Director
Rosbell Barrera, new executive director for the Rio Grande City EDC The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) is pleased...
Feb 252 min read
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Sara Hernandez named Assistant City Manager of Rio Grande City
City of Rio Grande City, Texas • www.cityofrgc.com Sara Hernandez, Assistant City Manager for the City of Rio Grande City The Rio Grande...
Feb 72 min read
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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)...
Dec 23, 20241 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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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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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...
Sep 12, 20242 min read
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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...
Aug 13, 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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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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Roma-Rio Grande City Binational Trade Symposium
Regional collaboration and focus on economic prosperity were at the core of discussion among leaders and stakeholders at the Roma-Rio...
Aug 29, 20231 min read
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One Region, One Voice • 2023 RGV Economic Summit
Members of the RGC City Commission and Rio Grande City EDC attended the 2023 Rio Grande Valley Economic Summit being held at the Bert...
Aug 18, 20231 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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Unemployment Rate Drops to Single Digits in Starr County for April 2023
The Texas Workforce Commission released the April 2023 Labor Market and Employment reports and unemployment in Starr County has slid into...
May 25, 20231 min read
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Igniting Prosperity: Rio Grande City EDC attends binational roundtable
Following an announcement by Tesla Inc. to build its new plant in Monterrey, Mexico, the American Chamber Mexico held a binational border...
Mar 2, 20231 min read
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South Texas College offers firefighters training and academic opportunities across the RGV
Press Release: Selene Rodriguez, STC Communication Specialist South Texas College provides opportunities of continuing education wherever...
Mar 1, 20233 min read
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Rep. Cuellar Announces $2.5 Million for New Rio Grande City Emergency Shelter
Dana Youngentob, DC Press Secretary , August 19, 2022 U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) held a press conference to announce a...
Aug 19, 20222 min read
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Governor Abbott Proclaims 2022 Small Business Week In Texas
Governor Greg Abbott today invited all Texans to celebrate the important role small businesses play in job creation in communities...
May 2, 20221 min read
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