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Weslaco is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 26,935 at the 2000 census. Weslaco derives its name from the W.E. Stewart Land Company. It was the hometown of Harlon Block, one of the Marines photographed raising the flag at Iwo Jima.

A drive down Main Street evokes memories of the 1930's Spanish architecture that helped make Weslaco famous. Older establishments have returned to the stucco shapes and forms that many will remember. Even newer buildings are conforming to the style of years gone by. Housed within these buildings are merchants who care about the look and feel of Main Street Weslaco. They offer the same personalized service and variety of services that have kept them in business for so many years.

Take the opportunity to dine at some of Weslaco's finest restaurants, shop for furniture, carpet, clothing, shoes, hardware good, stationery and so much more, and don't forget to visit some of the most unique historic sites in Texas.

The keystone project was the restoration of the 1920's Villa de Cortez Hotel Building. This project converted a beautiful, but disintegrating building to an office building. The restoration included reviving the 2nd floor ballroom, which bustles with events every weekend.

Several area golf courses and the Weslaco Museum.

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