The Rio Grande valley is a complex economic and perceptual region What Texans call "the Valley" centers on Starr, Cameron, Hidalgo, and Willacy counties in the lower Rio Grande region and extends from the mouth of the Rio Grande up the river for a distance of some 100 miles The Rio Grande Valley is a region in deep South Texas, which includes Cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, and Willacy counties To the East this region is bordered by the Gulf Coast of TexasTo the South it is bordered by the Rio Grande River and Tamaulipas, MexicoTo the North and West it is bordered by the Texas counties of Kenedy, Brooks, Jim Hogg, and ZapataRio Grande Valley Map & Cities Guide It is the southernmost tip of Texas and is one of the fastest growing regions of the United States (Valley Central) It is a hub for healthcare, manufacturing, shipping and farming Meanwhile, tourists and locals alike flock to South Padre Island for beachy weekend escapes
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