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Where is Weslaco located?

Weslaco is located in southeastern Hidalgo County at 26°9′33″N 97°59′15″W (26.159130, –97.987374). It is bordered to the east by the city of Mercedes and to the west by the city of Donna. Interstate 2 and U.S. Route 83 pass through Weslaco, leading west 16 miles (26 km) to McAllen and east 19 miles (31 km) to Harlingen.

When was Weslaco founded?

Founded in 1919 Weslaco is full of History! The City of Weslaco was founded by Ed C. Couch and R.L Reeves in September of 1919. Shortly after in December 1919, the two held an auction for residential and business land ranging from $50 to $400 per lot. By today’s standards, that’s about $748 to $6,229.

How did Weslaco get its name?

Weslaco derives its name from the W. E. S tewart La nd Co mpany. It was the hometown of Harlon Block, one of the Marines photographed raising the flag at Iwo Jima, and of film and television actor David Spielberg.

What is a Weslaco eGift Card?

It is a new initiative of the Weslaco Chamber to support local business. It is an eGift Card that can be used wherever you might use a gift card, but instead of national brands, it works in our local shops and restaurants in the area. The Cards only work at participating merchants, i.e. those who opt-in (free).

Where is Border Patrol Weslaco located?

The United States Border Patrol Weslaco Station is located at 1501 E. Expressway 83. The Sergeant Tomás Garces Texas Army National Guard Armory located at 1100 Vo Tech Dr, in the home for the C Company 3rd Battalion (Mechanized) 141st Infantry and Detachment 1, Company A, 536th Brigade Support Battalion.

How far is Weslaco from Progreso?

Interstate 2 and U.S. Route 83 pass through Weslaco, leading west 16 miles (26 km) to McAllen and east 19 miles (31 km) to Harlingen. Weslaco is 5 miles (8 km) north of Progreso and 7 miles (11 km) north of the bridge over the Rio Grande to Nuevo Progreso in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.