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  • Home
  • Live in Mercedes
    • About Our Community
    • Fun Things to See and Do
    • Education & Healthcare
    • Community Listings
    • Available Properties
  • Start a Business
    • Location
    • Pro-Business Attitude
    • Workforce
    • Infrastructure
    • Retail Opportunities
    • Downtown Properties for Rent
    • Available Commercial Properties
  • Market Profile
  • Boot Map
  • About Us
    • Open Meetings
    • Agendas & Minutes
    • Incentives 2016-Current
  • Contact Us

Mercedes.

The best city in the Rio Grande Valley to
live & do business.

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The Perfect Location

Mercedes is located in the center of the Rio Grande Valley and is 4 miles from the Progreso International Bridge. This proximity to an international port of entry in conjunction with air, rail, and freight services places Mercedes in a strategic crossroads of international trade and commerce. This unique location enhances Mercedes’ appeal to manufacturing industries, suppliers, tourists, retail centers, and many more industries.

A Pro Business Attitude

Mercedes has formalized a South Texas friendly attitude into a competitive business-friendly environment creating opportunities for growth and long term expansion. Due to an abundance of commercial and industrial space and a wide variety of environmental characteristics, the community can accommodate nearly any operation, large or small.

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Big Boots of Mercedes

#botasdemercedes

Mercedes is home to the most unique Public Art project in the state of Texas. There are 30 handcrafted 5 1/2 foot tall cowboy boots dispersed throughout the city, each beautifully painted with different colleges from around the state, country and even Mexico. People are passionate about their alma mater and come from all over to take a picture with their boot! You are invited to come visit yours and post it, tweet it, instagram it, and most importantly, hashtag it
#botasdemercedes.

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More Fun Things to See and Do

Mercedes provides many sports and recreation activities throughout the year. It is renowned for its annual livestock show and carnival, which provides live concerts and rodeo competitions. Mercedes also offers great shopping, golf and a community rich in history and culture.

Annual RGV Livestock Show & Rodeo

The 10th largest livestock show and rodeo in Texas is held in March and features many exciting exhibits.

Rio Grande Valley Premium Outlets

With a collection of more than 140 outlet stores, it is the only mall of its kind south of San Marcos.

Wes-Mer Drive In

Enjoy new blockbusters in the comfort of your own car at one of the last remaining drive-ins in Texas.

Llano Grande Country Club

Built in 1925, this challenging par 72 golf course is one of the oldest golf courses in the Valley.

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Award-Winning Schools

Mercedes’ education system is composed of South Texas Independent School District and Mercedes Independent School District. South Texas ISD has received many national awards, been ranked by Newsweek magazine as the 21st best high school in the nation and 95% of its graduates continue their education at major universities and colleges.

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Mercedes Corner

  • Travel Center Projects Spurs Growth In Mercedes
    The most noteworthy of projects in Mercedes are moving along at a rapid clip and city leaders say they are poised to make some major announcements soon on new developments ... Read More
  • Farm Fest Seeks To Raise Historical Awareness
    Farm Fest Seeks To Raise Historical Awareness The spirit and legacy of local farming history runs strong at the Eschete Livestock Company on Mile 2 West Road. It’s there ... Read More
  • Young Entrepreneur Finds Bliss In Mercedes
    Young Entrepreneur Finds Bliss In Mercedes Cindy Avalos has years of experience working at restaurants of all types and at every level. It’s in her blood. Her parents are ... Read More

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Agendas & Minutes

  • March 29, 2023
    • Special Meeting Agenda
  • March 15, 2023
    • Regular Meeting Agenda
  • February 15, 2023
    • Regular Meeting Agenda
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Market Profile

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Development Corporation of Mercedes
320 S. Ohio
Mercedes, Texas 78570
(956) 565-2230

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