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McAllen, Texas

Located in Hidalgo County, Texas, McAllen was established in 1904. Ranked one of safest large cities despite border location. One of busiest commercial border crossings.
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Founded 1904 | Population 151,972 | Peak 151,972 (2024) | County Hidalgo County

Top 10 Most Important Events for McAllen, Texas

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1904Townsite Established: Platted along new railroad in Rio Grande Valley.
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1920Citrus Boom: Irrigation transforms area into citrus capital.
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1994NAFTA Transforms Economy: McAllen becomes major trade corridor.
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2014Border Crisis: Unaccompanied minors bring national attention.
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2019Border Wall Debate: McAllen becomes focal point.
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Complete Historical Timeline

1904 Culture
Townsite Established
1920 Business
Citrus Boom
1994 Business
NAFTA Transforms Economy
2014 Politics
Border Crisis
2019 Politics
Border Wall Debate

Did You Know?

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Ranked one of safest large cities despite border location.
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One of busiest commercial border crossings.
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Largest city in Rio Grande Valley.
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McAllen is located in Hidalgo County, Texas.
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McAllen was founded in 1904.

Famous People from McAllen, Texas

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Christian Chávez
Actor, Singer · Born Aug 7, 1983 · Age 42
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Elizabeth Moon
Writer, Military Officer · Born Mar 7, 1945 · Age 80
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Raúl Castillo
Actor, Stage Actor · Born Aug 30, 1977 · Age 48
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Mike Heath
Swimmer · Born Apr 9, 1964 · Age 61
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