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GARCIASVILLE, TEXAS

Starr County, South Texas
FM 1430 and the Old Military Hwy
One mile S of Hwy 83

Garciasville TX , Old Military Highway R R Crossing

Crossing the Old Military Highway and the paralleling RR track on the way to Garciasville. Photo courtesy Ken Rudine, February 2009

Garciasville was a supply point for Spanish-speaking ranchers in the late 1800s. The post office opened in 1929 and the town reached a population of 50 in 1950.

Today a few business operate, but most business is conducted in McAllen or Rio Grande City.

Betty Boop as spokesperson for Bazan Bakery
TE photo

It's all out-of-town delivery in Garciasville
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