monografia de harlingen, texas

7/29/2019 Monografia de Harlingen, Texas

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Harlingen Texas, at the CrossroadsCelebrating 100 Years

LocaleHarlingen is located on the southernmost tip of Texas, atthe crossroads of Expressways 77 and 83, two hours south of Corpus Christi, four hours south of San Antonioand three hours north of Monterrey, Mexico. Located 35 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico, Harlingen islocated in the center of the Rio Grande Valley.

Harlingens south Texas charm is influenced by the rich culture and traditions of Mexico. Harlingens relaxedlifestyle and youthful population keep it young at heart, and its seasonal visitors, affectionately called WinterTexans, come to take advantage of its mild, tropical winters. They add a carefree liveliness to the locacultural life and provide a boost to the local economy.

Harlingens thriving economy was originally built onagricultural, predominately cotton, citrus and vegetablesToday, the economy has diversified to include health careservices and logistics, manufacturing and distributioncorporations, which continually bring in more residents.

Whether youre interested in finding a home for a family, or acorporation, or looking for a captivating and relaxing vacationspot, Harlingens got it covered.

Demographics With an estimated population of74,950, Harlingen has a reputation as a trade andtransportation center and is home to Valley Internationa

Airport, the Port of Harlingen, the Free Trade International Bridge at Los Indios, and is recognized as themedical center of the Rio Grande Valley. Harlingen is also the second largest city in Cameron County and thethird largest in the Rio Grande Valley. The city covers more than 34 square miles (88 km2) and has anelevation of 38 feet (11.6m) above sea level.

ClimateHarlingens semi-tropical climate allows residents and visitors alike to enjoy a variety of year-round activities. Winters are delightfully warm and summers are hot...this is Texas, after all. Rainfall averages25 inches and annual average temperature is 73 F.

Cost of LivingHarlingen has long been an attractive place to live and work and is a popular destinationfor retirees on fixed incomes. Currently ranked as the third lowest cost of living community in the nationHarlingens housing prices are well below the national average. The average cost of grocery items,transportation and health care also fall below the national average.

Crime StatisticsThe Harlingen Police Department strives to develop strong partnerships within thecommunity and innovative programs have been developed and have proven to be instrumental in significantlyreducing the overall crime rate in our city. In 2009, gang violence was reduced by 71%. The 2009 UniformCrime Report shows a 35.2% decrease in violent crime; murder, rape and robbery is down 41.4% and

burglaries dropped 22.1%.Link: View 2009 City of Harlingen Crime Report.

Education The Harlingen Consolidated IndependentSchool District supports a fully integrated system of 17elementary schools, five middle schools, two high schools,three alternative schools and an early college high schoolwhere students can graduate with both an associates degreeand a high school diploma. The award winning district, with aprojected enrollment of 18,292 students, earned a Recognizedrating by the TEA for the2009/2010 school year, with 14 ofthose campuses receiving an Exemplary rating.Harlingen CISDearns recognized rating from TEA
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Links: Press Release 7/30/2010: Harlingen CISD earns recognized rating from TEA; 2008-2009Academic Excellence Indicator System

Pre-school, K-8 and secondary education are also available at several private and parochial schools in thearea. Harlingen'sMarine Military Academyis the only college preparatory school (grades 8-13) in the nationbased on the traditions of the U.S. Marine Corps.

Harlingen is also home to Texas State Technical College (TSTC), which, in addition to offering a corecurriculum with transferable college hours, also offers advanced or emerging technical programs not offeredby many public two-year colleges. TSTCs University Articulation and Career Center, a two-story, 38,000

square-foot, state-of-the-art instructional facility now under construction, will provide an opportunity forpublic and private four-year universities to offer bachelors, masters and doctorate degrees at the TSTCUniversity Center. Within a short drive from Harlingen, the University of Texas at Brownsville, with ove12,000 students, and the University of Texas - Pan American in Edinburg, with over 17,000 students, offerbachelors, masters and doctorate degrees for area students.

Link:Higher Education Locator Map (HELM)

Culture & Leisure There is plenty to do inHarlingen, from city parks, private and public golf courseshike and bike trails and nature parks, to fitness centersshopping centers, movies, exhibits and concerts. Excellentperformances and programs entertain and enlighten at

multiple venues throughout the city, including the HarlingenPerforming Arts Theatre, Harlingen Municipal Auditorium, theArt Forum, Harlingen Arts and Heritage Museum, HarlingenPublic Library, and the Iwo Jima Memorial Museum. The cityalso has a collection of murals and artistry showcased onwalls and buildings throughout the city.

Harlingen has it all! A trip to the beach at South Padre Islandis just minutes away. Many wildlife and nature preserves inthe Rio Grande Valley bring thousands of birders to the areayearly, many of whom attend Harlingens internationallyacclaimed Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival held eachNovember.

Recreation & Sports

Harlingen maintains 556

acres of park and recreational facilities: baseball, softballsoccer and football fields, hike/bike trails, and two birding-nature parks. Tennis, cycling and golf are year-roundactivities and ecotourism has become a major growthindustry. With the World Birding Center headquarters in theRio Grande Valley, Harlingen is perfect for avid birders ornature enthusiasts. Harlingen Field is home to theRio GrandeValley WhiteWings pro baseball team. Other Valleyprofessional sports teams include the RGV Vipers NBADevelopment League, the Edinburg Roadrunners basebal

team and the Rio Grande Valley Killer Bees hockey team. A full range of collegiate sports at two Valley

universities also offers exciting entertainment for sports fans.

Employment Harlingen has a growing skilled labor force. The agriculture industry used to be thedominant industry, but Harlingen has diversified. Agriculture still serves an important part in the Harlingeneconomy, but one of the fastest growing industries in Harlingen is the health care industry.

Links:Valley Morning Star, local paper;Work in Texas, Texas Workforce job online resource.

Health CareHarlingen is home to the regions largest hospital,Valley Baptist Medical Center-Harlingena 600 bed acute care hospital. Harlingen Medical Center is a general acute care hospital led by physiciansspecializing in cardiovascular care, orthopedics, neurology, obstetrics and gynecology and was named amongthe nations 100 Top Hospitals for cardiovascular care by Thomson Reuters in 2008. The Regional AcademicHealth Center, part of the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, offers third and fourthyear medical students classroom-based courses and attending rounds with doctors. Newly graduated doctors
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are guided through a three-year Internal Medicine residency program. The VA Texas Valley Coastal BendHealth Care System, is located on the campus of the Regional Academic Health Center, In additional to primarycare, the state-of-the-art Harlingen VA Outpatient Clinic includes a laboratory, mental health, nutrition, socialwork, dental and ophthalmology, physical therapy, orthotics, physiatry, infectious disease, urology, Tele-Dermorthopedics, spinal cord care, pulmonary functions, womens health, audiology, pharmacy, x-ray, CT scansbone density and MRI services for veterans. In January 2011, a 120,000 sq. ft. VA Health Care Center atHarlingen will open nearby.Su Clinica Familiar, is a 62,000 sq. ft. multi-specialty clinic providing quality healthservices to people in Cameron and Willacy Counties. Su Clinica maintains four program/service delivery sitesand provides services such as pharmacy, laboratory, dental, WIC, radiology, social services, family planning

HIV/AIDS testing and counseling, health education and nutrition counseling.

HousingFrom established tree-shaded neighborhoods to new gated communities, Harlingen's housingis as diverse as its residents.

Median home price is $100,5002009 Property Tax Rate for Harlingen - $2.077 (Tax rate per $100)Links: Real Estate Companies; Real Estate Agents; Harlingen Area Apartments; Real Estate Sourcemagazinecurrent property listings

MexicoThe Rio Grande Valley and Northern Mexico share a common border, which is the Rio GrandeRiver. Passports are required to cross the border and many U.S. citizens enter Mexico each year for study,tourism or business. The Mexican government makes a concerted effort to protect U.S. citizens and othervisitors to major Mexican tourist destinations. Mexico has deployed military troops and federal policethroughout the country to combat drug-trafficking organizations and narcotics-related violence. The problemsthat exist along the US Mexican border are contained on the Mexican side.

Link:Recent U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs press release.

Retirement While many people vacation in Texas for only a week at a time, many of our northernneighbors have grown accustomed to spending the entire winter season in the Rio Grande Valley. Each year,thousands of retirement-age visitors, known as Winter Texans, spend anywhere from one to six months inHarlingen. In 2008, Harlingen became a Go Texan Certified Retirement Community, endorsing thecommunity as an ideal location for seasonal or permanent residency for retirees.

Shopping & DiningFrom a contemporary mall, to anational retail outlet malljust minutes away, to one-of-a-kind

antique and boutique stores in the downtown area - Harlingenwill be your one stop for hours of shopping. The Jackson StreetAntique District draws treasure-seekers to an ever-growingnumber of shops filled with collectibles and treasures,particularly on Market Days held every first Saturday of themonth. The highly anticipated Bass Pro Shop, Americas mostpopular outdoor store, is tentatively scheduled to open inHarlingen in the fall of 2011.

Dining in Harlingen offers a wide variety of restaurant stylesand food choices, from Mexican food to Texas barbecue tofine dining. Visit www.visitharlingentexas.com for moreinformation on our local cuisine.

Worship

More than 20 different faiths are served by

approximately 68 houses of worship: churches, mosques andsynagogues.

Link:Church listings

Additional Resources:

Brownsville-Harlingen Real Estate Market Overview 2010Harlingen Area Chamber of CommerceHarlingen Economic Development CorporationCity of HarlingenHarlingen Convention & Visitors BureauHarlingen Board of Realtors
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Harlingen is home to:

Farmers Market (weekly)Jackson Street Market Days (Monthly)Winter Texan Appreciation Day (January)Jalapeo 100 Bike Ride Tour & Run(February)Chambers Annual Golf Tournament

(May)Harlingen Heritage Festival (May)Chambers Summer Showcase BusinessExpo (June)Blues on the Hill (Blues concert held inMay, June and August)July 4th ParadeTaste of Harlingen (October)Sabor del Campo (October)Rio Grande Valley Birding Festival(November)Veterans Day Parade (November)Arroyo Holiday Lighting (December)

Points of Interest

HarlingenCasa de Amistad/Municipal AuditoriumCity Lake Walking TrailCommunity Center/Casa Del SolHarlingen Arts & Heritage MuseumHarlingen Heritage TrailHarlingen Hike and Bike Trail at McKelvey ParkHarlingen Historic City CemeteryHarlingen Murals

Harlingen Performing Arts TheatreHarlingen Public LibraryHarlingen Soccer ComplexHarlingen Sports Complex on Wilson RoadH.E.B. Tennis Center at Pendleton ParkHugh Ramsey Nature ParkIwo Jima Monument & MuseumJackson Street DistrictMarine Military Academy

Pendleton Park indoor swimming poolRGV WhiteWings BaseballTexas State Technical CollegeTexas State Travel Information CenterValley International AirportValle Vista Mall

Rio Grande ValleyChildren's Museum ofBrownsville

Gladys Porter Zoo, BrownsvilleInternational Museum of Art and Science, McAllenLaguna Atascosa National Wildlife RefugeMuseums of Port Isabel & Port Isabel LighthouseRio Grande Valley Outlet Mall, MercedesSan Juan ShrineSanta Ana National Wildlife RefugeSchlitterbahn Water Park

For more information about Harlingen, Texas,visit the Harlingen Area Chamber of Commerce website atwww.harlingen.com

or call us at (956) 423-5440.

We look forward to welcoming you to our community!

311 E. Tyler Ave., Harlingen TX 78550

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