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Weslaco, Texas

Located in Hidalgo County, Texas, Weslaco was established in 1919. W.E.S.LA.CO = W.E. Stewart Land Co.
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Founded 1919 | Population 40,000 | Peak 40,000 (2024) | County Hidalgo County

Top 10 Most Important Events for Weslaco, Texas

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1885 Railroad Era: Railroad connections spurred growth and commerce in Weslaco.
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1919 Founded: Rio Grande Valley.
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1921 Incorporated: Weslaco was officially incorporated as a city.
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2010 Modern Era: Weslaco continued to develop as part of the region, with new infrastructure and community amenities.
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Complete Historical Timeline

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

Did You Know?

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

Famous People from Weslaco, Texas

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David Spielberg
Actor, Television Actor · Born Mar 6, 1939 · Died Jun 1, 2016 (age 77)

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