Weslaco, Texas derives its name from the W.E. Stewart Land Company. More than 30,000 people call Weslaco home and more keep discovering that Weslaco is the perfect city to live in, raise a family or open a business.
Along with growth, the city is rich in culture and history. It was the hometown of Harlon Block, one of the Marines photographed raising the flag at Iwo Jima.
The community is also filled with opportunities including a successful education system, which consist of South Texas College - Mid-Valley Campus and an outstanding health care facility with Knapp Medical Center at its core. Weslaco is also home to KRGV-TV Newschannel 5 - the Rio Grande Valley's number one news channel.
Come to Weslaco, Texas and see what the Valley is talking about!