The Alamo area was originally known as “Agostadero de Alamo” (Pasture of the
Cottonwood Trees). A part of Mexico, it was administered from Reynosa, and was
rich in wildlife. Karankawa Indians lived here and in the 1700s Spanish land
grant recipients started cattle ranching. The land was cleared in the 1920s
and Alamo was incorporated in 1924. Thousands of newcomers moved in, mostly
farmers from the Midwest and Mexico. Many Alamo families have lived here for
three generations. The mix of immigrants from north and south of the Rio Grande
has created a unique, enjoyable blend of customs and cultures.
Current Population: 14,760
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