Situated on the eastern bank of the Arroya Colorado; land promoters
divided lots for the town in 1910 and sponsored a contest to name the townsite.
Rio Hondo was selected, which means "deep river"; incorporated in 1927. The
city is part of very fertile farmland in the Rio Grande Valley with cotton and
grain are principal crops.
One of two lift-span bridges in Texas is in Rio Hondo. Built in 1953, bridge
allows barge and boat traffic to make their way to port at Harlingen. Visitors
often seek sodas and other fountain drinks from an old-time soda fountain in
vintage downtown drug store.
Population: 1,932
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