Tag Archives: Sandra Charlton

New Census Numbers Show Growing RGV

Weslaco has seen a surge of new home construction in recent years as the city has solidified itself as a key midway point in the Rio Grande Valley.

Mid-Valley cities for years touted their heart-of-the-region location as a selling point for economic development and an ideal place to live for commuters with jobs in every part of the Rio Grande Valley. For years there were no real numbers or data to back up the middle-of-the-Valley rationale as a winning strategy. New numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau are changing that narrative. Cities like Mercedes and Weslaco show some…

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Charlton Named Weslaco Woman of the Year

Weslaco EDC Board members congratulate fellow board member Sandra Charlton, fourth from right. Board members are JJ Serrano Jr., Fred Perez, Jerry Gonzalez, Benita R. Valadez, Sonjia De La Fuenta, Patrick Gonzalez and Steven M. Valdez. (courtesy)

The Weslaco Chamber of Commerce recently hosted its annual Awards Luncheon at the Memory Blvd. Event Center in downtown Weslaco. During the luncheon, the chamber awards local businesses, organizations and individuals who have demonstrated leadership and made substantial contributions to the city.  Receiving Woman of the Year for 2021 is Sandra Charlton. Charlton currently serves on the Economic Development Corporation board as treasurer. She is also an active ambassador and…

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