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Uvalde,
Texas claims nearly seven square miles of the striking
Middle Rio Grande region. Uvalde features a tight-knit
community that boasts a low crime rate and an affordable cost of
living. An abundance of crystal clear waterways flowing through
Uvalde inspired the town slogan of “Clearly Texas”.
The city of Uvalde lies at the intersection of
highways 83 and 90, which are two of the
country’s longest highways. Highway 83 spans the distance
between
Brownsville, TX and
Canada, while Highway 90 runs from
Florida to
California. According to the
2000 Census, Uvalde, TX is home to nearly 15,000 residents.
Uvalde, Texas serves as the seat of
Uvalde County and takes its name in honor of Spaniard
Juan de Ugalde. This southwest TX County nestles midway between
San Antonio and the
International Amistad Reservoir found on the
United States-Mexico border. Other major towns in Uvalde
County, TX include
Knippa,
Sabinal and
Utopia. Several rivers, including the
Dry Frio,
Frio, Leona,
Nueces and Sabinal rivers, flow through Uvalde County. The
existence of such a high number of waterways earned Uvalde County
the title of “County of 1,000 Springs”.
Uvalde, TX projects a business friendly attitude that continues
to draw new industry to this quickly expanding region. Uvalde takes
pride in its federal designation as an
Empowerment Zone and Enterprise Community and affords federal,
regional and state incentives for local businesses. International
relations with
Mexico, local training resources and a large labor pool also
poise Uvalde as an ideal location for new and expanding businesses.
Uvalde, TX lies against a scenic backdrop, where a
refreshingly moderate climate greets residents and visitors year
round. Popular destinations include the
Aviation Museum of Texas, the Briscoe Art and Antique
Collection, Cook's Slough Sanctuary,
Garner State Park, the
Uvalde Memorial Park and the Uvalde Riverwalk. The attractions
most unique to Uvalde include the
Janey Slaughter-Briscoe Grand Opera House, the
John Nance Garner Home and Museum and the Sahawe Indian Outdoor
Theater.
Licensed hunters have access to feral hogs,
javelina, quail, turkey, and whitetail deer. Uvalde, Texas has
a golf club and there is also a
sporting clay range within a reasonable driving distance.
Several community celebrations, such as the Ghost Lantern Tour held
each October, bring the residents together throughout the year.
Uvalde is also renowned for its production of
honey.
Residents of
Uvalde, TX make education a top priority. The
Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District serves the city
and several options for private school are within a reasonable
driving distance. Students in search of post-secondary educational
facilities have easy access to the
Rio Grande College and the
Southwest Texas Junior College. Rio Grande College, which
affiliates with
Sul Ross University, affords local students access to various
bachelors and masters degrees.
Uvalde,
Texas holds the prominent position of county seat, with a
centralized, international location and strong pro-business
environment. Uvalde may well be the “Best Kept Secret in the West”.
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