Weslaco Celebrates the New Year

The City of Weslaco closed out 2024 and began 2025 with exciting changes and celebrations. On November 5, Commissioner JP Rodriguez was elected to represent District 3 and officially sworn in. Emmanuel Espinoza became Weslaco’s new municipal judge, and Commissioner Israel Gonzalez, Jr. took on the role of Mayor pro tem. Pete Garcia, a former Weslaco Public Works Director, was elected as city commissioner at-large on December 14th.

The Weslaco Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual Christmas parade to celebrate the holidays. It also continued welcoming new businesses and supporting existing ones, ensuring the local business community remained strong.

The Weslaco EDC held its second annual Holiday Mixer on December 12th to honor local business owners and leaders. Economic Champion Excellence Awards were presented to Ricardo Villarreal of Clever Foods & Supplements and Craig Garansuay of Corporate Asset Partners for their exceptional contributions to Weslaco’s growth.

With strong leadership and a thriving business community, Weslaco is set for even greater success in 2025!