San Juan, TX
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About San Juan
- • Singer Bobby Pulido, known for his Tejano music, hails from San Juan.
- • The Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle's architectural style originated here.
- • Irrigated agriculture along the U.S. Route 83 corridor spurred the town's growth.
- • Local legend speaks of hidden treasure buried by Spanish explorers near the Basilica.
- • The devastating 1933 hurricane caused widespread damage and reshaped the area.
- • Named after its patron saint, San Juan was incorporated in 1927.
- • With over 35,000 residents, it's among the Rio Grande Valley's larger cities.
- • At 72 feet above sea level, the land is remarkably flat and fertile.
- • Retail and service industries are primary employers for residents.
- • A warm, family-friendly atmosphere permeates the air, enriched by strong faith.
- • The Rio Grande Valley Vipers, an NBA G League team, play in nearby Hidalgo.
- • The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Vaqueros compete in NCAA Division I athletics.
- • The city lies within the Rio Grande Valley watershed.
- • The area supports a diverse array of migratory birds.
- • Ebony trees are a common sight in the area.
- • The area was inhabited by Coahuiltecan-speaking peoples before European contact.
- • The Basilica of Our Lady of San Juan del Valle was completed in 1954 after a fire destroyed the original.
- • U.S. Highway 83 runs through San Juan, connecting it to other Rio Grande Valley cities.