Economic development strategic plan and downtown master plan
Weslaco
Summary
The EDC is hiring a firm to chart the city's economic future and downtown growth for the next 3-5 years — a decision postponed while three finalist firms are evaluated.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
More than $100,000 in contracts once a firm is chosen.
Downtown businesses and anyone hoping to see Weslaco attract new employers.
Downtown employees and store owners could lose all-day parking if the two-hour limit is adopted.
Mentions & discussions (11)
City Commission - Jul 7, 2026
The EDC is hiring two firms — Civic Solutions and Place Strategies — to chart the city's economic future and revitalize downtown, with the plans designed to align with each other.
City Commission - Jun 2, 2026
The EDC is hiring a firm to chart the city's economic future and downtown growth for the next 3-5 years — a decision postponed while three finalist firms are evaluated.
Southern Roots Market to Revive Iconic Downtown Weslaco Building
Southern Roots Market to Revive Iconic Downtown Weslaco Building Texas Border Business
Everything that's coming to this booming South Texas city
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$3.15M Hilton-branded hotel is opening in a Texas boom town
$3.15M Hilton-branded hotel is opening in a Texas boom town MySA
City Commission - Jan 8, 2026
The EDC will issue an RFQ to hire a consultant to build a new strategic plan, starting with an honest assessment of where the city stands. Board member Hector Solis chairs the effort, and a city staff member will join the committee.
Retail wave continues in booming South Texas city
Retail wave continues in booming South Texas city MySA
Why Sam’s Club is betting big on this growing South Texas city
Why Sam’s Club is betting big on this growing South Texas city MySA
Sam's Club plans massive $25M location in growing South TX town
Sam's Club plans massive $25M location in growing South TX town MySA
Mayor, EDC chief, discuss Weslaco hitting billion-dollar milestone
Mayor, EDC chief, discuss Weslaco hitting billion-dollar milestone Rio Grande Guardian
“Weslaco, a City that Grows by Leaps and Bounds” -Mayor David Suarez
“Weslaco, a City that Grows by Leaps and Bounds” -Mayor David Suarez Texas Border Business
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