*Not all taxes would apply. Depends on location of business or home **All Property is Assessed @ 100% Valuation
Sales Tax
City
County
State
2.00 %
none %
6.25 %
Retail Site Study
The potential site is located at the intersection of 10th Street and Highway 107 in the western portion of Edinburg’s city limits.
The figure to the right depicts the trade area for the potential site. The area consists of a ten-minute drive time polygon, determined by Buxton’s proprietary drive-time technology. There are an estimated 36,508 households that fall within this trade area. Segment 41 (Close-Knit Families) accounts for over a third of the total households in this trade area. Please refer to the Methodology section for details on our drive-time technology.
Each household in the U.S. can be described by one of fifty segments, based upon its consumer habits and spending patterns. This graph depicts the segments, by percent of total households that comprise the trade area for the proposed site. A segment that represents at least five percent of a trade area is considered a dominant segment.
The chart below provides household counts and indicates the percent of all households in the trade area that are classified in each dominant segment. The next page provides a brief description of dominant segments. The methodology section of this report includes a full description of each segment.
Dominant Segments
Dominant Segments
Description
17
Stars and Stripes
18
White Picket Fence
40
Trying Metro Times
41
Close-Knit Families
Dominant Segment Descriptions
17 Stars and Stripes
This segment’s population consists of young families with children. They live primarily in urban and suburban areas, have slightly above average median household incomes, and work in blue-collar occupations. They are likely to eat at quick service hamburger restaurants, frequent convenience stores, and play video games.
18 White Picket Fence
This segment’s population usually consists of suburban families with one or two children. Many of these households enjoy bingo, bowling, and home delivery meals, such as pizza. They use credit unions and have personal loans for home improvement projects. They have a median household income just below the national average and work in blue-collar occupations.
40 Trying Metro Times
Young, single parents and seniors make up this segment. They live in urban and suburban areas and are typically renters. This segment’s population is more likely than average to shop at convenience stores and use prepaid calling cards. They have made several furniture and appliance purchases in the last year.
41 Close-Knit Families
These families consist of young adults with children. They are typically renters living in urban areas. This segment tends to eat at fast-food restaurants and use non-traditional banking services. Close-Knit Families are likely to listen to contemporary hits radio and enjoy daytime television.
Average Daily Traffic Counts
The highest traffic count for the potential site is located at the intersection of 10th Street and Hwy 107. Traffic counts near the site should reach around 20,000 vehicles per day.
Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico, a principal city along the United States - Mexico border has a current population of approximately 750,000. Reynosa is a dynamic and business-oriented city located at the north of the Mexican Republic. Reynosa is situated at an elevation of 36 meters above sea level and is approximately 40 square kilometers in size. Reynosa has a diverse economic base which includes oil and natural gas resources, livestock, agriculture, tourist trade, and industry.
Utilities
Electricity - The Federal Commission of Electricity has the necessary capacity for any type of operating system providing the maximum facilities for its installation.
Water - Reynosa has a modern potable water line system and a sanitary drainage system available throughout the city as well as a Drinking Water Network.
Gas - An abundant industrial supply of natural gas is available upon request.
Telephone - The Mexican Phone Company provides a readily accessible communication technology system which includes cellular phone capabilities on a national and international level. Microwave and satellite systems are available.
Transportation
International Crossings: Hidalgo International Bridge, Pharr - Reynosa International Bridge, Future Anzalduas International Bridge
Airports: Reynosa's International Airport operates with passenger and cargo service provided by Aero Mexico with daily flights to destinations throughout Mexico. National and international flights are provided by customs and immigration service.
Rail: Both public passenger trains and cargo trains operate in Reynosa with daily service to the interior of Mexico.
Bus: Reynosa is served daily by four intra-city bus lines. Reynosa has 13 additional bus lines, 8 of which travel throughout Mexico. The remaining five lines serve the border, state and regional areas. Buses run 24 hours a day.
Truck: Over 30 common carriers provide daily service.
Highway: Reynosa is incorporated into the Federal Highway System. Due to its central location, Reynosa easily connects to any point in the United States or Mexico.
Industrial Parks
Reynosa has nine industrial parks which are the home to over 170 manufacturing plants. Global leaders in electronics, apparel, medical supply, publishing, auto assembly and many other fields have established large operations in Reynosa. These manufacturing plants employ approximately 70,000 people under the maquiladora
Labor Force
Working Hours, Salary, Benefits According to the Mexican labor law, the companies are able to work 5-6 days a week up to 48 hours in three different shifts.
Taxes Reynosa's tax system is composed of a municipal, urban property tax; a state pro-rated real estate property and business tax, a state sales tax, and a federal profit-based pro-rated business tax.
Unions The labor union climate in Reynosa is very favorable to industry. Relations between unions and management are peaceful and harmonious. New companies have a choice of selecting one of two union leaders under the CTM or establishing their own in-house union.
Education
Reynosa has approximately 325 schools ranging in curriculum from kindergarten to college. There are 4 universities, 1 technical institute and 6 technical training centers.
Employment / Unemployment
Average Hourly Wage Rates
Occupation Title
Average Starting Wage
Office Clerk - General
11.76
Secretaries
13.57
Billing Clerks
14.41
Payroll Clerks
16.24
Human Resource Asst.
16.81
Bookkeepers
15.17
Office Support Managers
16.18
Reinforcing Metal Workers
18.21
Janitors and Cleaners
10.00
Warehouse Stock Clerks
9.85
Packaging and Filling Operators
11.42
Industrial Truck and Tractor Operators
13.47
Automotive Mechanics
16.43
Industrial Machinery Mechanics
20.36
Welders and Cutters
15.51
Janitors
10.00
Shipping and Receiving
12.98
Light Truck Drivers
12.68
Material Handling
14.74
Production Clerks
5.25
Unemployment Rate:
10%
Transportation
Highways
Nearest Interstate Highway
(Future) I.H. 69
Distance
0 miles
Nearest Major Highway
U.S. 281
Distance
0 miles
Nearest Major Highway
U.S. 77
Distance
40 miles
Nearest Major Highway
U.S. 83
Distance
4 miles
International Ports of Entry
Mexico International Bridge (McAllen-Hidalgo / Reynosa Bridge)
12,530,565 annual crossings
Pharr Bridge (As of April 2008)
2,079,513 annual crossings
Progresso Bridge (As of April 2008)
1,355,666 annual crossings
Anzalduas Bridge
Recently received Presidential Permit
Motor Freight companies
Over forty-five (45) motor freight companies that operate daily schedules carrying both domestic and international goods in and out of the Rio Grande Valley.
Bus Service Providers
Valley Transit Company (VTC) and Greyhound Lines has merged to form a single operating company. It provides service locally and internationally.
Rail Service Providers
Domestic
Rio Valley Railroad, Southern Pacific, Border Pacific, Brownsville Rio Grande International, and Union Pacific
International
Ferrocarriles Nacionales de Mexico
Port Facilities
Nearest Deepwater Port
Port of Brownsville
Distance
64 miles
Channel Depth
42 ft.
Barge Service
Yes
Nearest Water Access
Port of Harlingen
Distance
42 miles
Water Depth
42 ft.
Air Transportation
Name of Nearest General Airport
Edinburg International Airport
Surface Type
Asphalt
Aircraft Storage
Yes
Name of Nearest Commercial Airport
McAllen Miller Intl. Airport
Distance
15 miles
Commercial Airfreight Services
Yes
Air Carriers
American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Conquest Airlines
Name of Nearest Commercial Airport
Harlingen Valley International Airport
Distance
35 miles
Commercial Airfreight Services
Yes
Air Carriers
Southwest Airlines, Continental Airlines, Sun Country Airlines
Name of Nearest Commercial Airport
Brownsville/SPI International Airport
Distance
67 miles
Commercial Airfreight Services
Yes
Air Carriers
American Airlines, Continental Airlines, Conquest Airlines
Air Cargo & Overnight Package Express
Ace Forwarding
AEI
Air Tiger Express
Continental Airlines
Southwest Airlines
Crate and Fly
Direct Expeditors
Eagle USA
Stage Coach Cartage
Federal Express
Airborne Express
DHL World Wide
UPS
Available Industrial/Business Sites
Renaissance Industrial Park
The Renaissance Industrial Park is a 27-acre tract located along Highway 281 and Freddy Gonzalez in Edinburg, within the Edinburg Enterprise Zone. This industrial park has reached its capacity with businesses that include manufacturing, tool & die, textbooks, medical supply, and telecommunications equipment distribution. This is also a popular location fore warehousing to the maquiladora industry. The EEDC attracted nine companies in total with a job creation of over 300 jobs in just five years.
North Industrial Park
In spring of 2003 Edinburg Economic Development Corporation celebrated the groundbreaking of Edinburg's second manufacturing corridor-the North Industrial Park. This new 108-acre tract industrial park symbolizes the City's growth and commitment to promote economic development. With Renaissance Industrial Park being an overwhelming success, this new endeavor along U.S. Highway 281 will be recruiting manufacturing, maquila suppliers, distributors, warehousing and logistics industries for relocation or expansion. map of site
Owassa Lake Business Park
This 35-acre tract located on the southern border between Edinburg and Pharr, offers another option for manufacturers. The Edinburg EDC has partnered up with CTC Distributing, a company who resides in this park, to offer companies full service facilities dedicated to warehousing, logistics, and distribution of products and goods. The park's capabilities include water, sewer, and storm sewer. The park also includes a 6.5 acre well-maintained lake.
Edinburg International Airport Industrial Park
The Edinburg International Airport, comprised of 580 acres, was designated as a User Fee Airport on January 11, 2001 by the U.S. Customs Service. A User Fee Airport is a special designation whereby Customs are made available on a fee basis to process aircraft entering the U.S. and their passengers and cargo. Customs inspectors will be available to accept entries of merchandise collect duties and enforce the customs laws and regulations.
The User Fee designation, the only user fee designated Airport in South Texas and one of three in the State of Texas, is part of a plan to develop the Edinburg International Airport as a commercial air cargo center in South Texas. This designation will increase commercial activity and help attract companies to locate in and develop the recently designated 165-acre Airport Industrial Park. Along with the user fee designation, the Airport has been designated as a Foreign-Trade Zone, which will add to the future development of the Airport.
The City of Edinburg administers a designated general purpose Foreign Trade Zone, (FTZ) under the supervision of the U.S. Customs Service. An FTZ is a secured area considered to be outside of U.S. Customs territory, the Edinburg International Airport is designated for the general purpose of an FTZ location. The Edinburg International Airport offers an FTZ site that is conveniently accessible to interstate highways.
Education
Name of Institution
Number of Students
Elementary & Secondary Education
31,000
University of Texas - Pan American
18,337
Major Events / Festivals
Name of Event
Approx. Date of Event
Fiesta Edinburg
Last full weekend in February
Texas Cook'em
4th of July weekend
Night of Lights
1st Saturday of December
HESTEC
Last full weekend in September
FESTIBA
Last weekend in March
Pioneer Days
in February
Community Services
Local Telephone Services
1
Long Distance Services
100+
Healthcare Services
Name of Service
Description
Edinburg Regional Center
167 Beds
Cornerstone Regional Hospital
14 Beds
South Texas Behavioral Health Center
134 Beds
Edinburg Children’s Hospital
107 Beds
Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
180 Beds
Women's Hospital at Renaissance
105 Beds
Renaissance Behavioral Center
88 Beds
Oncology Center -Doctor’s Hospital at Renaissance
30 Infusion Treatment Stations
Culture
Hidalgo County Historical Museum See the largest collection of exhibits and artifacts covering South Texas' fantastic-but-true history. HCHM exhibits give a broad overview of the region, from prehistoric tribes through Spanish exploration and colonization, the Mexican War, Rio Grande steamboat era, Civil War, early ranching and farming, border wars and more. Partially housed in the 1910 County Jail, HCHM includes a hangman's trap used for a public execution in 1913. In 1970 the former jail became the first building for the museum. HCHM vividly preserves and presents the borderland heritage of Northeastern Mexico and South Texas. A historical archive is available for researchers. Located at 121 E. McIntyre on the Courthouse Square in Edinburg, the Museum is open Tuesday - Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Small admission fee ($2 adults; $1.50 seniors; $1 students; .50 cents children); admission FREE to parents with school-age children on Saturdays that are not special events. (956) 383-6911.
Southern Pacific Train Depot Tour the historic Southern Pacific Railroad Depot, which was built in 1927 and is home to the Edinburg Chamber of Commerce Visitor information Center. View The "Espee" in the Rio Grande Valley exhibit featuring SP memorabilia such as a conductor's cap, playing cards, lamps, lanterns, as well as the original "golden spike" driven on January 11, 1927. The Depot is located at 602 W. University and is open Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FREE admission. (956) 383-4974
Tejano Walk If the wind is blowing just right, you might hear the unmistakable rhythm of a South Texas music beat that has captivated local, state, national, and international audiences alike. Since its unveiling, the Tejano walk of fame at 415 W. McIntyre St. has attracted hundreds of visitors who have come to see Edinburg's tribute to Tejano music stars. In 1999, 5 stars were inducted into the Walk of Fame and their names were engraved in a marble star and placed into the walkway. Five additional stars will be inducted every year during Hispanic heritage month (October). The centerpiece of the walkway is a sculpture by Sculptor Richard Hyslin, which honors Edinburg native Jose Roberto Pulido, a pioneer in Tejano music. The sculpture was designed with the intent of capturing the essence of this international's star music and is the first in a series of public art projects commissioned by the Edinburg 2020 cultural arts committee.
University of Texas-Pan American Art Gallery
The University of Texas – Pan American has three art galleries on its main campus: the Charles and Dorothy Clark Gallery located in the Fine Arts Complex and the University Gallery in the Communication Arts and Sciences Building (COAS). The galleries offer temporary exhibitions by award winning contemporary artist from around the United States and Mexico, as well as student shows. During the school year the galleries also offer visiting artists lectures and workshops. The University’s permanent art collection is housed in the Lamar Art Gallery, Schunior Rd, Lamar Building room number 7. UTPA is home to an extensive collection created by professional working artists which includes paintings, prints, art exhibition posters from around the world, modern sculpture and local artifacts. The collection includes pieces by Salvador Dali, Eduardo Garcia, Man Ray, Francis Picabia, and Roy Lichtenstein. The Lamar space also showcases oil paintings from the Shary Estate.
Admission to all exhibitions is free, the galleries are open Monday through Friday except on University holidays For more information (956) 381-2655.
Hidalgo County Veterans War Memorial The Memorial, located on the courthouse lawn, honors individuals from Hidalgo County whom were killed in action during World War I, World War II, the Korean War and in Vietnam. Hidalgo County was also home to three heroes awarded the distinguished Medal of Honor.
Entertainment
Fiesta Edinburg Experience four days of fun and exciting activities for the whole family during the last weekend in February. Enjoy live concerts and carnival rides as well as the traditional city parade, rodeo, Miss Edinburg Pageant, Annual Fajita Cook-Off, hoop fest, 3-mile run, health fair, a diverse assortment of food booths, youth talent shows and much, much more!
Carmike Cinemas Canton Rd. and Expressway 281 (956) 380-2203 Edinburg’s state of the art attraction that includes 20 screen theaters all with STADIUM seating! The largest theater in South Texas has the latest movies and an extended snack bar which includes the traditional popcorn, candy and hotdog, as well as Ice Cream, milkshakes, pizza and your favorite coffee drinks served hot or cold. Carmike also features a lobby area for relaxation.webite
Sheriff's Posse Arena Located on South Highway 281 and West Wisconsin Road
Rodeo Cowboys demonstrate calf roping, bull riding, and quarter horse racing every Saturday evening at rodeo arena. Free admission except during full-performance rodeos. The arena offers Rio Round-Up every Saturday at 6 p.m. It includes calf roping, barrel racing, and more. Two full scale rodeos are held every February.website
International Racetrack Association 19 miles North of Edinburg (956) 318-0355
A 1/4 mile, NHRA Division 4 track offers year round racing (except during inclement weather) and includes drag racing, street car and motorcycle racing Friday nights from 8 p.m. to Midnight. Full concession is available.website
Edinburg Professional Baseball Stadium
Corner of Sugar and Schunior road. (956) 289-8800
The professional 4,000 seat stadium has is home of the UTPA Broncs and the Edinburg Rodrunners.
Amenities for the stadium include: 10 luxury sky boxes, a state of the art press box and an electronic scoreboard. website
South Texas Motorcycle Museum The South Texas Motorcycle Museum was conceived in 2008 in response to the premier of the "Moving Metal Motorcycle Exhibit" at the International Museum of Art & Science (IMAS) from 2006-2007. This astounding success inspired the very generous private collector and community philanthropist to endow the South Texas Motorcycle Museum with buildings, land, and lifetime collection of motorbikes to educate, celebrate, and preserve the rich heritage of motorcycling. In 2009, the South Texas Motorcycle Museum received its 501(c)3 nonprofit status towards fulfilling this mission.
Today, the full collection is being made accessible to the general public through the South Texas Motorcycle Museum. The museum rotates the collection numerous times throughout the year to different models year-round. All of the motorbikes are kept in running order, thanks to Dirty Dave's Cycles and can be viewed both in and out of the museum as maintenance requires. Ride announcements and videos will be posted as they become available. The museum is open on weekends: Saturdays 12-6 and Sundays 12-5. For more information call 956.292.0770. website
Golf
Los Lagos Golf Club
(956) 316-0444 1720 South Raul Longoria Road
Directions: Take 281, Exit Freddy Gonzalez Dr. Website
Experience a hole-in-one with the premier of Edinburg’s newest Golf club. This luxury 18-hole golf facility combines a spectacular combination of links, mounding, sand and 11-acres of beautiful lakes, that makes Los Lagos Golf Club a jewel in the Rio Grande Valley.
Ebony Golf Course
(956) 292-2144 300 W. Palm Dr
Directions: Course is behind the Echo Motel on Closner.
Located in the center of Edinburg, this 9-hole course offers amenities such as putting greens and a practice area we well as a barbecue area.
Monte Cristo Golf & Country Club
(956) 381-0964 Kenyon Rd
Directions: Take 281, Exit Monte Cristo, South on Kenyon Rd. Website
This 18 hole championship course offers two swimming pools, amusement park, tennis courts, workout gym and sauna, bar and grill, and pro shop.
Parks & Recreation
World Birding Center 714 S Raul Longoria Rd, Edinburg, TX 78542 (956) 381-9922
In the Spring of 2003, the City of Edinburg opened its World Birding Center. The Scenic Wetland Trails and birds park are set on forty acres of wetlands adajacent to the ninety acre Edinburg municipal Park. A nature tourism destination, the site has over one mile of trails and five bird observation platforms. The Edinburg World Birding Center is part of the Lower coastal Birding Trail and is classified a premier birding location in South Texas.website
Sal del Rey (Salt of The King) This large salt lake 22 miles north of Edinburg was discovered by the Spanish Conquistadors. Salt from the mines was transported overseas to Spain and her colonies and westward into Mexico. The white banks are also visible from Highway 186 where a historical marker rests. Sal del Rey is open from sunrise to sunset seven days a week and can be accessed by foot only. For more information call (956) 787-3079 ext. 100. website
Hike and Bike trails Edinburg on Wheels is a ride-a-long promoting health, community pride, and the use of Edinburg’s Hike and Bike Trails.
Edinburg Municipal Park This 90 acre park includes: 6 softball/baseball fields, 3 soccer fields, 5 playground equipment modules, 1.5 mile walking/jogging trail, 2 open court multi-purpose pavilions, 42 picnic tables and BBQ pits, 2 man made lakes for fishing and canoeing, an equestrian trail, a roller blade trail, an ATB bike trail and 1 mile mature trail.
Freddy Gonzalez Memorial Park This 9-acre park, located on 18th Street and Freddy Gonzalez Drive, was dedicated in memory of a local Vietnam War hero on October 8, 1997. This landscaped park includes a 3/4 mile walking/logging trail, park benches and security lighting.
South Park This 15-acre park includes 2 softball/baseball fields, 4 playground equipment modules, 2 basketball courts, a multi-purpose pavilion, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a community recreation center building, picnic tables, barbecue pits and 2 tennis courts.
Healthcare
Edinburg Regional Medical Center
Edinburg Regional Medical Center is constantly evolving to meet a growing region’s need for quality healthcare by combining advanced technologies with concern for patient care and comfort.
Thier four-story patient tower is licensed to operate 130 beds on floors designated for medical, telemetry and surgery. The Outpatient Center is equipped with advanced medical technologies including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Spiral CT an Interventional Lab — all located in the Diagnostic Imaging Department.
This hospital campus includes a Support Services Center and medical offices in Edinburg Regional Medical Plaza I. website
Edinburg Children’s Hospital
Edinburg Children’s Hospital is located in the Rio Grande Valley, at the southern tip of Texas, and is part of the South Texas Health System. The system includes five acute care facilities and one behavioral health center.
The 107-bed, freestanding pediatric hospital opened adjacent to Edinburg Regional Medial Center in March 2006. The first of its kind in South Texas, Edinburg Children’s Hospital features a four-story pediatric tower, a dedicated pediatric emergency department and advanced technology, including the Valley’s first 32-slice CT and radioflouroscopy room. To increase capabilities, some resources are shared between Edinburg Children’s Hospital and Edinburg Regional Medical Center, including two of the five existing operating suites that are dedicated to pediatric surgery for Edinburg Children’s Hospital. The new children’s hospital is a comprehensive pediatric facility dedicated to general pediatrics, diagnostic cardiology and surgical services.
Because the Valley has one of the country’s fastest growing populations, UHS and South Texas Health System invested $25 million in the first and only children’s hospital located south of Corpus Christi, Texas. Edinburg Children’s Hospital has the potential to grow and expand both general and specialty pediatric services. Edinburg Children's Hospital is an excellent choice for pediatric care and eliminates the need for families to travel far distances to get the care they need. website
Cornerstone Regional Hospital
Cornerstone Regional Hospital, is a facility focused on meeting your expectations for healthcare excellence. This hospital has 14 patient suites, which gives them the ability to extend highly personalized healthcare to help you. This new concept in health care facilities is designed to be a 72-hour short-stay, state of the art hospital providing both surgical and medical services. website
High Points & Renaissance Outpatient Surgery Center
Since opening its doors in 1997, Doctors Hospital at Renaissance has consistently been a health care innovator. Beginning as an outpatient surgical center, the hospital has grown into a complete acute care facility. Today, the hospital has 506 beds and provides a full range of medical and surgical services. Doctors Hospital at Renaissance also has five freestanding Imaging Centers located throughout the Rio Grande Valley: a Wound Care Center at Renaissance, the Rehab Center at Renaissance, The Women’s Hospital at Renaissance, The Cancer Center at Renaissance, The Renaissance Behavioral Center and the Cancer Center at Renaissance at San Benito. A new Pediatric Medical Tower has been built providing pediatric oncology and pediatric ICU services. A newly expanded Emergency Room with 21 beds and 4 fast track beds to better serve our community. website
All American City
Edinburg, an All-America City winner in 1968 and 1995, became only the 18th City in the 51-year history of this prestigious designation to earn three All-America City titles with the latest designation for the year 2000. The All-America City Award, bestowed by the Denver, Colorado based National Civic League, is the oldest and most respected community recognition program in the nation. Each year, the National Civic League presents the honor to 10 communities whose citizens work together to identify and tackle community-wide challenges and achieve uncommon results.
Education
Elementary & Secondary Education
The Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District, a Texas Education Agency “Recognized District,” has three high schools, four middle schools, one alternative campus, and 27 elementary schools. During the 2002-2003 school year, the peak student membership was 24,444.
In October 2003, the district’s student membership topped the 25,000 mark. As of Nov.19, 2003, the district has recorded a total student membership of 25,353 students. A breakdown of that membership shows 13,663 elementary students; 5,557 middle school students; and 6,133 students.
The district has approximately 3,904 employees, of which 2,063 are certified professionals.
The average teacher salary ranges from a minimum of $30,240 to a maximum of $46,800.
The Edinburg school district spans over 945-square miles and has the largest school bus transportation system in the nation. A total of 12,800 students are transported daily.
ECISD Mission Statement: The TEAM of the Edinburg Consolidated School District Board of Trustees, administrators, teachers, support staff, parents, and community, in partnership with public and private agencies, is committed to provide the support, resources and academic rigor to ensure that all students achieve educational and social excellence.
ECISD Vision Statement All Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District students will master the competencies to be life-long learners, to compete, contribute, and succeed in the global community through positive attitudes and high expectations.
University of Texas - Pan American
The University of Texas-Pan American is known as the premier higher education institution in South Texas. The Wall Street Journal credited this University with helping to create a new Hispanic upper and middle class in the Rio Grande Valley. UTPA is the fifth largest university in the prestigious University of Texas System and the 10th largest university in the state. UTPA is a branch of the U.S. Census Bureau with the latest demographic information.
There are six academic divisions offering 49 bachelor's degrees and 41 master's degrees in more than 50 fields of the sciences, business, arts and humanities, education, and social and behavioral sciences. UT Pan American is the only place in the country considered a branch of INEGI outside the Republic of Mexico. INEGI is the equivalent of the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Geological Survey Department and the U.S. Department of Interior, so the University has immediate access to all of that data as INEGI collects it.
UTPA is also a branch of the U.S. Census Bureau with the latest demographic information. The University is expanding its data collection resource to include all of Latin America.
The Texas Higher Education Board projects 16,900 students for UT-Pan American by the year 2010. Graduate enrollment has increased more than 40 percent over the last 10 years as the University has expanded its offerings at the master’s level and introduced its first doctoral programs.
COSERVE The University of Texas - Pan American also offers a number of training facilities. The office of Center Operations and Community Services (COSERVE) - The public service division of the University of Texas - Pan American and serves as a national model for economic development and community development providing education, training, and professional, expertise to local, state, national and international communities to improve the quality of life and foster innovative solutions to economic challenges. The components of COSERVE are as follows:
Center for Entrepreneurship & Economic Development (CEED) CEED serves as a catalyst for business and economic development through the development of public and private partnerships.
The EDA University Center The EDA University Center provides technical assistance in strategic management planning and applied research.
International Trade and Technology Center (IT2) The IT2 Center promotes international trade and business development through the use of technology.
Data & Information Systems Center (DISC) The DISC serves the southernmost 19 counties of Texas by meeting their data and mapping needs.
Mexican Business Information Center (MBIC) MBIC provides business clients with comprehensive information on Mexico to enable them to make better decisions and facilitate accurate analysis of opportunities in Mexico.
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) SBDC provides managerial and technical assistance through free one-on-one business counseling to small business owners and entrepreneurs as well as workshops and seminars.
South Texas Minority Business Opportunity Committee (MBOC) MBOC provides procurement and international business opportunities to minority entrepreneurs.
One Stop Capital Shop (OSCS) OSCS helps clients create, retain and develop businesses within the RGV Empowerment Zone by providing access to free technical and business assistance.
Women’s Empowerment Business Center (WEBC) WEBC assists women entrepreneurs by providing quality business and technical assistance.
Center for Manufacturing (CFM) CFM provides assistance to manufacturers through academic, industrial, governmental or private sources, facilitating faculty research and training experience and employment for students.
Industrial Partnership Center (IPC) IPC provides business and technical assistance to economic development corporations, companies, governmental agencies, and professional organizations.
Community Education Center (CEC) CEC provides educational programs in the areas of skills development and career development.
International and Continuing Education (ICE) ICE promotes economic development through world class competency based training and assessment programs, workshop, and special projects.
National Center of Excellence (NCE) The NCE is a USDA funded project to help build community capacity in the Empowerment Zone of the Rio Grande Valley.
Center for Local Government (CLG) CLG increases the capacity of local governments to more efficiently manage public resources and to meet problems in a positive, creative and constructive manner.
Community Outreach Partnership Center (COPC) COPC mobilizes community resources for self-help entrepreneurial activities and micro-enterprise technical assistance in rural communities.
Southwest Border Nonprofit Resource Center (SBNRC) The SBNRC builds capacity for nonprofit organizations through Technical Skills Training, Funding Sources Research, and Philanthropic Organizations’ Network.
Texas Cook 'Em Saturday, July 1 Edinburg Municipal Park
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Edinburg's first Texas Cook-Em' High Steaks in Edinburg was a huge success!
Congratulations to all the winners!
Grand Champion
We Be Smoking Too (Conroe)
Reserve Champion
Blazzen BBQ (Hillsboro)
Brisket
1st Place
Upper Hand Cookers (Abilene)
2nd Place
Starr Home Health (Rio Grande City)
3rd Place
Poke In Duh Eye (Houston)
4th Place
Bob B-Q (Conroe)
5th Place
Smashed Potatoes (McAllen)
6th Place
Tejano Cookers (El Campo)
7th Place
Ram’s BBQ Trailer (Edinburg)
8th Place
No Butts Too (Abilene)
9th Place
Pappy’s (Houston)
10th Place
Assleep At The Grill (Edinburg)
Pork Ribs
1st Place
Nothing Fancy (Hillsboro)
2nd Place
Blazzen BBQ (Hillsboro)
3rd Place
Wednesday’s Club (Edinburg)
4th Place
Pit Bull Cookers (Spring Cove)
5th Place
We B Smoking Too (Conroe)
6th Place
Smokin Lone Star (Weslaco)
7th Place
Los Pistoleros (Edinburg)
8th Place
We Be Smoking Too (Conroe)
9th Place
This Is It (Giddings)
10th Place
Bob B Q (Conroe)
Chicken
1st Place
We B Smoking Too (Conroe)
2nd Place
Blazzen BBQ (Hillsboro)
3rd Place
BBQ Lover (Arlington)
4th Place
Nothing Fancy (Hillsboro)
5th Place
Pit Bull Cookers (Spring Cove)
6th Place
Tejas Cookers (Stafford)
7th Place
Pit Crew BBQ (La Porte)
8th Place
Team Casanova (Penitas)
9th Place
We B Smoking (Conroe)
10th Place
Pappy’s (Houston)
Steak
1st Place
Assleep At The Grill (Edinburg)
2nd Place
The Breadman (Austin)
3rd Place
Rackem & Stack Em (Alice)
4th Place
El Dorado Kooks (Houston)
5th Place
Tejas Cookers (Stafford)
6th Place
Sandia Depot (Edinburg)
7th Place
Chorizo De San Manuel (San Manuel)
8th Place
We B Smoking Too (Conroe)
9th Place
Taste-Liss Cookers (League City)
10th Place
Tejano Cookers (El Campo)
Demographics
Population
The U.S. Census estimates of population for Edinburg as of July 2002 is 52,764 representing a 77% growth from 1990. The population of Hidalgo County is estimated as of July 2002 as 614,474 representing a 60% growth from 1990.
