Weslaco, Texas
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Weslaco (Template:IPAc-en Template:Respell) is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 41,103, Studies from 2023 show the population is 43,053 <ref name="Census 2020">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and in 2020 the estimated population was 40,160.<ref name="USCensusEst2019">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It is at the southern tip of Texas in the Rio Grande Valley near the Mexican border, across the Rio Grande from the city of Nuevo Progreso, Rio Bravo, Tamaulipas.
Weslaco derives its name from the W.E. Stewart Land Company.<ref>Temple, Robert D. Edge Effects: The Border-Name Places, (2nd edition, 2009), iUniverse, Template:ISBN, page 324.</ref> 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.Template:Cn
GeographyEdit
Weslaco is located in southeastern Hidalgo County at Template:Coord (26.159130, –97.987374).<ref name="GR1">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> 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 Template:Convert to McAllen and east Template:Convert to Harlingen. Weslaco is Template:Convert north of Progreso and Template:Convert north of the bridge over the Rio Grande to Nuevo Progreso in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas.
According to the United States Census Bureau, Weslaco has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert are land and Template:Convert, or 0.49%, are water.<ref name="Census 2010">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
ClimateEdit
The climate in this area is characterized by two seasons; a wet season from April to September and a dry season from October to March. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Weslaco has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.<ref>Climate Summary for Weslaco, Texas Retrieved on November 15, 2015.</ref> It is the most easterly city in the central states of the Great Plains with a humid subtropical climate bounded by a semi-arid climate to the west, reflecting in its most shrubby vegetation.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The average high in January is Template:Convert and the average low is Template:Convert. The average high is Template:Convert and the average low is Template:Convert in August. The warm season is extremely long, as average high temperatures from May through September are above Template:Convert and average low temperatures are above Template:Convert, with relatively high dew point values resulting in higher relative humidity values and heat index values. Heat index values can consistently reach over Template:Convert during these months.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Average annual precipitation is only Template:Convert. Most precipitation occurs in the wet season which occurs from April to September, with the least precipitation distinctly occurring in the dry season from October to March. As September is the peak of the north Atlantic hurricane season and tropical storms and hurricanes occasionally drop copious amounts of rainfall on the region, this month tends to be by far the wettest, averaging Template:Convert of rain. The driest month is February, with only Template:Convert of precipitation. The record snowfall was Template:Convert on December 25, 2004. It snowed again on December 8, 2017. <ref>"WeatherDB Template:Dead link." Retrieved on November 2, 2015.</ref><ref>https://www.weather.gov/bro/2017event_december8snow</ref> Weslaco received 10-12 inches of rain in October of 2015 that impacted several areas, particularly with drainage systems being overflooded.<ref>https://www.weather.gov/bro/2015event_october22_24_flood</ref>
Temperatures are frequently above Template:Convert, occasionally as early as February and as late as the end of October, the highest temperature ever recorded in Weslaco was Template:Convert on April 17, 1920. The lowest temperature ever recorded in Weslaco was Template:Convert, on January 12, 1962 and December 23, 1989.
DemographicsEdit
2020 censusEdit
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Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (NH) | 3,668 | 9.13% | |
| Black or African American (NH) | 134 | 0.33% | |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 46 | 0.11% | |
| Asian (NH) | 350 | 0.87% | |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 6 | 0.01% | |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 62 | 0.15% | |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 126 | 0.31% | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35,768 | 89.06% | |
| Total | 40,160 |
As of the 2020 United States census, there were 40,160 people, 12,671 households, and 9,998 families residing in the city.
2000 censusEdit
According to the census<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 26,935 people, 8,295 households, and 6,602 families residing in the city. The population density was Template:Convert. There were 10,230 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. The racial makeup of the city was 14.92% White, 0.27% African American, 0.49% Native American, 1.14% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 20.93% from other races, and 2.19% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 83.76% of the population.
There were 8,295 households, out of which 41.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 17.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 20.4% were non-families. 18.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.21 and the average family size was 3.68.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 25.9% from 25 to 44, 17.2% from 45 to 64, and 15.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 87.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $26,573, and the median income for a family was $29,215. Males had a median income of $24,202 versus $19,688 for females. The per capita income for the city was $11,235. About 26.5% of families and 30.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 40.6% of those under age 18 and 23.5% of those age 65 or over.
EconomyEdit
TradeEdit
Following the ratification of the North American Free Trade Agreement in 1994, cross-border cargo and vehicular traffic in the county increased 345% and 36.4% respectively since the beginning of the 1990s, from 228,133 to 1,015,554 cargo trucks in 2008 and from 10.92 million to 14.9 million automobiles. US/Mexico trade crossing the international bridge in Hidalgo County increased from $5.0 billion in 1994, pre-NAFTA, to $12.56 billion in 2000 and $19.9 billion in 2006. From 1995 to 2006 the Rio Grande Valley share of NAFTA trade increased 168% from $11.1 billion to $31.6 billion.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Healthcare servicesEdit
Prime Healthcare Services, through its subsidiary Knapp Medical Center,<ref>"Knapp Medical Center." Retrieved on November 13, 2015.</ref> serves Weslaco's emergency medical needs. The facility is outfitted with a Heli-Pad, Level 3 Trauma Unit and 233 hospital beds. Surrounding Knapp Medical is an unofficial healthcare district featuring a concentration of physicians, medical services and pharmacies. This district draws patients from the entire Mid-Valley. There is a double board certified, fellow trained Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Total Joint Replacement and fracture care. Dr. Michael D. Sander is a native of Weslaco, Texas. Weslaco residents can check with local providers for other specialized needs.
GovernmentEdit
The mayor was Adrian Gonzalez as of 2020.<ref>Weslaco City Commission." City of Weslaco, Texas. Retrieved on January 2, 2020.</ref>
EducationEdit
Primary and secondary schoolsEdit
Public education in Weslaco is provided by the Weslaco Independent School District, Idea Public Schools,<ref>"Idea Public Schools." Retrieved on November 7, 2015.</ref> and South Texas Independent School District. There are 4 private schools: San Martin de Porres Catholic School,<ref>"San Martin de Porres Catholic School." Retrieved on November 7, 2015.</ref> Valley Grande Adventist Academy,<ref>"Template:Usurped." Retrieved on November 6, 2015.</ref> Mid-Valley Christian School,<ref>"Mid-Valley Christian School." Retrieved on November 7, 2015.</ref> and First Christian Academy.<ref>"First Christian Academy." Retrieved on November 7, 2015.</ref> Weslaco also has two Charter schools: Horizon Montessori<ref>"Horizon Montessori." Retrieved on November 7, 2015.</ref> and Technology Education Charter High School. The city has a Head Start Program, pre-kinder programs as well as several privately owned day care centers.
College and trade schoolsEdit
Continuing education facilities located within Weslaco include South Texas College (Mid-Valley Campus), South Texas Vocational Technical Institute,<ref>"South Texas Vocational Technical Institute." Retrieved on November 8, 2015.</ref> and Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies.<ref>"Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies." Retrieved on November 8, 2015.</ref> Texas A&M operates an agricultural research center in Weslaco.<ref>"Texas A&M Agrilife Research and Extension Center at Weslaco." Retrieved on November 8, 2015.</ref>
Public libraryEdit
The Mayor Joe V. Sanchez Public Library serves Weslaco.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>
Notable peopleEdit
- Natalia Anciso, contemporary artist and educator, born in Weslaco
- Harlon Block, United States Marine; lived in Weslaco and graduated from Weslaco High School
- Omar Figueroa Jr., professional boxer, former WBC Lightweight world title holder; lives in Weslaco and graduated from Weslaco East High School
- Roberto García, professional boxer; former WBC Middleweight Silver title holder; lives in Weslaco and graduated from Weslaco High School
- Pat Hingle, actor; lived in Weslaco and graduated from Weslaco High School<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>
- Chuck Leah; Americana singer-songwriter, record producer, multi-instrumentalist born in Weslaco<ref>Rogers, Paul (October 2020). “Band of Ghosts.” LA Times.</ref>
- Gonzalo Lopez, criminal, born in Weslaco
- David Spielberg, actor, born in Weslaco
MuseumEdit
The Weslaco Museum<ref>"The Weslaco Museum." Retrieved on November 10, 2015.</ref> has exhibits and hosts events for local residents.
ParksEdit
Weslaco is home to one of the nine sites of the World Birding Center<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> in the Rio Grande Valley. The site is located within the Estero Llano Grande State Park.<ref>"Estero Llano Grande State Park." Retrieved on November 13, 2015.</ref> The Valley Nature Center is a six-acre park and environmental education center that focuses on the plants and animals of the Rio Grande Valley.
City parksEdit
The City of Weslaco Parks & Recreation Department maintains six city parks, and three public swimming pools.<ref>"City of Weslaco, Parks and Recreation Template:Webarchive." Retrieved on November 10, 2015.</ref>
TourismEdit
Weslaco is a Winter Texan destination and a gateway between Texas and Mexico.<ref>"Template:Usurped." Retrieved on November 8, 2015.</ref>
See alsoEdit
Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of 30926590 and employs a staff of approximately 630.
ReferencesEdit
Template:Reflist Template:Notelist English: Home located at 1027 S. Texas Blvd. Weslaco, Texas, coordinates 26°8′54″N 97°59′22″W. Presently it is well preserved and only the facade of a 15-acre nature preserve in the heart of the City of Weslaco in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas providing a haven for birds, butterflies and other wildlife that thrive among the native habitats of its Tamaulipan Thornscrub forest, orchard butterfly garden, wetlands, and ponds, according to fronteraaudubon.org.
External linksEdit
- City of Weslaco official website
- Weslaco Area Chamber of Commerce
- Economic Development Corporation
- "Weslaco, TX" in Handbook of Texas Online