Home › Texas › Weslaco

Weslaco, Texas

Located in Hidalgo County, Texas, Weslaco was established in 1919. W.E.S.LA.CO = W.E. Stewart Land Co.
Trending in Weslaco
Latest updates coming soon
2 hours ago
More local news on the way
5 hours ago
Founded 1919 | Population 40,000 | Peak 40,000 (2024) | County Hidalgo County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Weslaco, Texas

undefined
1885Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Weslaco.
undefined
1919Founded: Rio Grande Valley.
undefined
1921Incorporated: Weslaco was officially incorporated as a city.
undefined
2010Modern Era: Weslaco continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
🧠
How Well Do You Know Weslaco?
5 questions • 2 minutes
Take the Quiz →

Complete Historical Timeline

1885 Transport
Railroad Era
1919 Culture
Founded
1921 Government
Incorporated
2010 Culture
Modern Era

Did You Know?

1
W.E.S.LA.CO = W.E. Stewart Land Co.
2
Rio Grande Valley.
3
Near Mexican border.
4
Weslaco is located in Hidalgo County, Texas.
5
Weslaco was founded in 1919.

Famous People from Weslaco, Texas

DS
David Spielberg
Actor, Television Actor · Born Mar 6, 1939 · Died Jun 1, 2016 (age 77)
See something that needs correcting?
We take accuracy seriously. Help us keep Weslaco's history right.