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Weslaco

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Today Weslaco boasts a population of over 26,000 residents, Spanish arcitecture abounds amidst the palm trees that sway with the ever-present Gulf Coast breezes. As an additional boost to the local economy, thousands of "Winter Texan" residents make their way to Weslaco every fall and stay until spring, taking advantage of the subtropical climate, the pristine beaches of nearby South
Padre Island, and the great shopping bargains and unique cusine found across the border in neighboring Mexico just a few minutes away.

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