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Palmview, Texas – A Thriving City With A Bigger Heart
Putting the desires of its cherished residents first, Palmview, Texas welcomes continued expansion
When referring to the beautiful and dynamic city of Palmview, one word springs to mind; growth.
The City of Palmview, Texas, was founded in 1972 and is situated in the southwestern corner of Hidalgo County. Palmview is just north of the Rio Grande River (the Mexican Border) and 30 miles west of Rio Grande City.
The city has grown enormously over the last ten years, ballooning from 4,500 inhabitants to over 15,800. The median income for citizens within the city is between $45,000 to $50,000 annually.
The attraction of Palmview
Palmview boasts an eclectic mix of vibrant cultures, from Canada to Mexico and everything in between.
Close to the city are numerous attractions, such as the World Birding Center and the National Butterfly Centers well as the Bentsen-Rio Grande Valley State Park. All these attractions bring in tourists from across the globe year round.
Within the city limits, Palmview has a number of parks and recreation centers. These establishments have been gaining more funding and notoriety due to the success of the local baseball and softball leagues. Four teams made it into the World Series just last year.
The city is also proud that they are taking their first steps in opening a new library, which has been a long-time dream for city leadership. “Our first ever municipal library is aimed to provide a holistic library experience with multiple resources available to our community, including computer and internet access, rooms for training and community classrooms.”, says Mayor Pro-Tem Alexandra Flores.
“We want the kids to be healthy physically and mentally but also have access to computers and the other elements technology offers. We want to open the doors to all community members,” says Mayor Villarreal.
Creating A Main Street From Scratch
The city of Palmview is currently involved in creating a Main Street project* (*unofficial name). Funding comes from the Palmview Municipal Development District (PMDD) board, whose role is to support the city in significant infrastructure projects and attract new business developments.
Currently, the city has platted the land. There is an urgent care center in the development process, and a new family oriented restaurant is coming to Main Street.
“There are no healthcare facilities in the western part of Hidalgo County, which is a high-need area. We have high rates of elderly citizens and diabetes. Growing up in the area 45 years ago, we never had any healthcare options. It’s just a dream, being able to work together and make it happen,” says Mayor Villarreal.
At the moment, seven spots have been identified for development along the Interstate Two corridor expressway. These sites tie into another project being funded by the PMDD which is the expansion of Veterans Blvd (SH 495), a two-and-a-half-mile road stretching across the city from east to west. Palmview has contributed over $3 million and has partnered with Hidalgo County, who contributed over close to $2.5 million. Together, those funds were leveraged with the Rio Grande Valley Metropolitan Planning Organization to secure another $20 million from the Texas Department of Transportation for a total of approximately $26 million. The project to develop the old highway, and connect the city corridors, is set to start in 2024 and is essential for the city’s growth as it is the first step in establishing a downtown shopping area.
“We’re creating another commercial area for the downtown area, where businesses will be on both sides of the street. It will provide a place where locals can eat, shop and stay, maybe even for some nightlife and entertainment. We’ve been investing and planning this for seven years,” says Michael Leo, City Manager of the City of Palmview.