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Rio Grande City

Texas is a state located in the Southern and Western regions of the United States of America. The state is second-largest in both area and population behind Alaska and California, respectively. The state's name derives from a word in the Caddoan language of the Hasinai. Texas declared its independence from Mexico in 1836 and existed as the independent Republic of Texas for nearly a decade. Texas is internationally known for its energy and aeronautics industries, and for its ship channel at the Port of Houston, the largest in the U.S. in international commerce and the sixth-largest port in the world.

Rio Grande cities population was 13,651 in 2005 year. The city of Rio Grande is a general law municipality. The mission of the Rio Grande city historic preservation commission is to protect, enhance, preserve and perpetuate historical, architectural, archeological resources for the economic, cultural and educational development of the city. The city of Rio Grande has been awarded a grant to establish a community emergency response team. This program was created after the September 11 tragedies and is administered by the Texas Citizen Corps.

Rio Grande city is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in Texas worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of Texas.

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