San Juan, TX

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.

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