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La Joya TIRZ #1 Board < Back La Joya TIRZ #1 Board Isidro Casanova, President Tax Code, Chapter 311: Tax Increment Financing Act The La Joya Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #1 (LJTIRZ1), in partnership with Hidalgo County, represents an opportunity to promote and encourage construction of mixed-use industrial, commercial, office warehouse, retail, food service, lodging facilities, market rate and affordable single-family and multi-family housing in areas of the City that have significant and varied impediments to development. Previous Next

< Back Enrique Cantu Enrique Cantu has served in the health care industry for more than 30 years, bringing to the forefront the importance of patient centered care. He currently serves as System Director for Performance Improvement at South Texas Health System where his work has been recognized for excellence over the years. Before his election to the City Council in 2023, Cantu has served as a member of the La Joya Economic Development Corporation. Cantu has volunteered with middle and high school players as a basketball coach; with church activities; and with work activities such as Pink Walk and the Halloween Safety Fair. Cantu received his Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Keiser University . He has completed National Incident Management System (NIMS) training to ensure an effective response to our community during an emergency.

The Planning/Code Enforcement Department mission is to plan for orderly community growth and promote its safety. Animal Control Please refresh page for live updates. All updates will be located in the banner above. La Joya's Animal Shelter Division: Protects the public from stray and feral animals in La Joya; Provides shelter services to partner communities; Works with Animal Rescue Organizations to place animals in new homes; and Unites lost & found pets with their human. We urge pet custodians to spay and/or neuter your pets. Department Docs More information regarding our Department. None Department Forms These forms will improve service delivery. Download, complete and return. None External Links

La Joya Economic Development Corp. Board < Back La Joya Economic Development Corp. Board Isidro Casanova, President Local Government Code, Chapter 501: Development Corporations The purpose of the La Joya Economic Development Corp. (LJEDC) is promoting and development of industrial and manufacturing enterprises, promoting and encouraging employment and the public welfare for the City as provided by the Development Corporation Act. Additional information on economic development can be found at: International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts - EDC Types Texas Economic Development Council National Association of Development Organizations Previous Next

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The Community Calendar provides date, time, venue and other information regarding business and social events for the City Council, advisory boards and other events important to our citizens. Join us. Calendar Come join us at our City Council, Board or other business meetings. Our Library and Parks also have events year-round. If you have a public event to promote, let us know. We alwayrs promote the La Joya and western Hidalgo County communities. Events Calendar ! More Info... Check back regularly for more information on municipal and other public events.

​La Joya citizens approved a Council-Manager form of government in 2013.  The City Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the City.  He reports to the Mayor and Council. City Manager La Joya citizens approved a Council-Manager form of government in 2013. The City Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the City. He reports to the Mayor and Council. Jaime Sandoval City Manager Jaime Sandoval is a career public sector professional having served in several local government positions. He began his career with the County of Hidalgo's Human Services Division and the Urban County Program . Sandoval also served in leadership roles for the City of Donna and the City of Alamo , as well as Assistant City Manager for the City of Mercedes and City Manager for the City of La Feria . Sandoval is a graduate of Pan American University (now the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley). Department Description As authorized by the Home-Rule Charter, the City Manager shall: with the advice and consent of the City Council , appoint and remove all department heads of the City, except as otherwise provided in this Charter or by Ordinance; with the advice and consent of the City Council, determine proper and just compensation for all department heads; attend all meetings of the City Council, taking part in discussion but, having no vote, and shall be notified of all special meetings of the City Council; see that all laws, provisions of this Charter, and acts of the City Council, subject to enforcement by the City Manager or by officers subject to his or her direction and supervision, are faithfully executed; prepare and submit the annual budget and capital program to the City Council; submit to the City Council and make available to the public a complete report on the finances and administrative activities of the City as of the end of each fiscal year; kept the City council fully advised as to the financial condition and future needs of the City and make such recommendations to the City Council concerning the affairs of the City; make sure other reports as the City Council may require concerning the operations of the City departments, offices, and agencies subject to his or her direction and supervision; and perform such other duties as are specified in the Charter or may be required by the City Council or the laws of the State of Texas. External Links Learn more about professional associations and partners: International City Management Association (ICMA) National Association of Latino Elected/Appointed Officials (NALEO) Texas City Management Association (TCMA)

Planning & Zoning Commission < Back Planning & Zoning Commission Graciela Farias, Chair Local Government Code, Chapter 211: Municipal Zoning Authority The powers and duties of the Planning and Zoning Committee (P&Z) shall be to hold hearings, conduct investigations and: make recommendations to the City Council relative to changes and amendments to the zoning regulations of the City; approve or disapprove proposed plats of subdivisions of land within the City and land within five (5) miles of the City (the extraterritorial jurisdiction); and make recommendations to the City Council relative to the future plans and developments of the City. More information on planning can be found at American Planning Association (APA) . Previous Next

A listing of former municipal officers charged with the daily operations of the City of La Joya. Former Officials A listing of former municipal officers charged with the daily operations of the City of La Joya. Public Service is a calling to contribute to the daily life of a community. Over the years, the City of La Joya has been served by a cadre of trained professionals. These municipal officers are recruited, appointed and confirmed by the Council. If you know of someone who's served our community, please contact us so that we may document our institutional knowledge and acknowledge their service.

A brief history of the City of La Joya and surrounding communities on the United States border with Mexico. Brief History A brief history of the City of La Joya and surrounding communities on the United States border with Mexico. Chapter 4: High Waters in the Wild Wild West The West is Wild During the war in 1862 Mexican rebels clashed with Confederate forces in nearby Cuevitas, Texas . The international incident resulted in the death of three teamsters driving a wagon train. In retaliation, homes were burned, devastating the small community. After the war in 1874 Texas Rangers would illegally cross at Los Ebanos into Mexico in pursuit of alleged cattle rustlers. And, in 1875 U.S. Customs fought alleged cattle rustlers at Los Ebanos. Cross-border violence is not new. The Catarino E. Garza War against Mexico's President Porfidio Diaz regime ended near La Joya in 1891. The western part of Hidalgo County has been wild for long a time. Havana Grows as Outpost Havana was a growing outpost. In 1886 the Havana Post Office was opened, and St. Joseph’s Church was built in 1891. In 1904 a branch of the St. Louis, Brownsville and Mexico Railway reached Tabasco and Havana to the “End of Line” where a new settlement called Sam Fordyce was established. The Havana Post Office was moved there in 1905, but the new settlement would not long last. John Conway attempt to promote the new community was unsuccessful due to defects in title to the property. The Post office would close in 1931 and Sam Fordyce became a ghost town. Flood Forces Relocation -- Again A century after Reynosa was flooded and relocated and Tabasco established, flood waters from the Rio Grande would wreak havoc again. In 1908 and again in 1909 Tabasco flooded. Residents moved to higher ground, along the hills to start anew. The historic Tabasco Cemetery is all that remains of the original settlement. The graves of Tabasco’s original settlers and of great-grandparents of La Joya families are all but forgotten as the property sit in an unmarked tract in what is now mostly surrounded by U.S. Fish & Wildlife property – inaccessible to descendants and the public. Previous Next