Texas Border Business
For years, the City of Alamo stood at a crossroads. While neighboring communities expanded and transformed, many viewed Alamo as a city with untapped promise, waiting for the right moment, the right vision, and the right leadership to unlock its potential. Today, that moment appears to have arrived. In this edition of Texas Border Business, we invite readers to take a close look at a city that is moving with purpose after what Mayor J.R. Garza describes as two to three decades of stagnation.
This is more than a story about government projects or economic development. It is the story of a city reclaiming momentum. Since taking office in late 2023, Mayor J.R. Garza, a native son of Alamo, has led an ambitious effort focused on infrastructure, public safety, parks, business recruitment, and long-term planning. The numbers alone demand attention, with more than $100 million in ongoing projects underway in a relatively short period of time. Yet behind those figures is something equally important: a renewed sense of direction.
What makes this story unique is not simply the scale of development, but the philosophy driving it. Readers will discover how city leaders are reshaping Alamo’s future through strategic growth, protecting commercial corridors, pursuing new investment, modernizing facilities, and addressing challenges that residents have faced for decades. From drainage improvements to new recreational spaces and plans for major retail development, the transformation taking shape is both visible and ambitious.
Equally important is the team behind the effort. Mayor Garza makes clear that progress in Alamo is not the work of one person. It is a collective mission carried out daily by city commissioners, department leaders, and municipal staff whose work keeps Alamo moving every minute of the day. Together, they are advancing projects, maintaining essential services, and building the foundation for a stronger future. It is a team that, by every measure, means business.
We believe this is a must-read story because it offers something increasingly rare: a firsthand look at how leadership, planning, and civic commitment can begin to change a city’s trajectory. Whether you are a resident, business owner, investor, policymaker, or simply someone interested in the future of the Rio Grande Valley, the story of Alamo deserves your attention. What is happening there today may very well become one of the region’s most important transformation stories in the years ahead.
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