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Capital Improvements Advisory Committee < Back Capital Improvements Advisory Committee Dr. Antonio Uresti, Chair Local Government Code, Chapter 395 The Capital Improvement Advisory Committee (CIAC) advises the City Council on the Capital Improvements Plan and associated development Impact Fees. Previous Next

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 5: A New City Rises Wars, Water and Railroads Unsettled the Region Tabasco and Havana residents would once again endure the ravages of war as the Mexican Revolution of 1910 spilled into the Rio Grande Valley. U.S. Army troops would pass through the communities en route to points west as they defended the international border with Mexico. World War I (1914-1918) would contribute to the instability of the region during this period. During the early 20th century the foundations of a new era for the Rio Grande Valley were laid. First, the extension of railroads connected the region to commodity markets and people to the north. Second, the Texas Legislature enacted a law facilitating irrigation districts in 1913. The Valley was ready. At the end of the Mexican Revolution and WWI, the magical Rio Grande Valley experienced a migration of Anglo farmers that would transform the largely Latino ranchlands for good – and for bad. A New City on a Hill Education has been central to residents of western Hidalgo County. The Tabasco Independent School District organized before any municipalities in its service area, and would become one of the largest school districts in the Rio Grande Valley. In 1925 it began construction of a new school in Havana. As the Roaring 20s marked tremendous growth in the United States, Major S.L. Davidson and John H. Smith of Houston and J.T. Franklin of Austin saw an opportunity to further development by establishing a new municipality in Tabasco School District. Smith pushed for an election to incorporate a new city. On June 29, 1926, residents voted to incorporate the City of La Joya, Texas . Residents also elected Felix R. Vela as mayor; Alejandro Solis and Pablo Trevino as commissioners. The trio arguably are the first municipal government composed entirely of Latino elected officials in the region, at the time. Results of the incorporation election and its first governing body were filed on July 17, 1926. The community grew for a few years, until the Great Depression (1929) plummeted the nation into the unknown. Like many corporations and other municipalities, the City of La Joya closed its doors and ceased its operations to the public. More to follow... Previous Next

The La Joya Public Utility Department (PUD) mission is to provide quality water, wastewater and solid waste services at the best value to our customers. Public Utility Dept. The La Joya Public Utility Department (PUD) mission is to provide quality water, wastewater and solid waste services at the best value to our customers. Department Description Quick Facts The La Joya Public Utility Department (PUD) was created by the Council as part of their reorganization of municipal government in 2022. The La Joya PUD acquired some of its facilities from the former La Joya Water Supply Corporation (WSC), predecessor to the Agua Special Utility District (SUD) . News PUD Services Water The Public Utility Department (PUD) provides the La Joya community treated drinkable water. The Hidalgo County Irrigation District #16 supplies La Joya raw water via La Joya Lake. The PUD operates a Water Treatment Plant (WTP) with a capacity of 0.8 million gallons per day (MGD). Wastewater The City collects and treats wastewater as permitted by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) . The Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) located south of Military Road may discharge 0.3 MGD into the Rio Grande River. Solid Waste Solid waste collection services for residential and commercial accounts are provide by our partners, WasteConnections . Please check our Collection Map for scheduled collection in your area. Contact us or our Planning/Code Enforcement Department for arrangements for commercial or residential construction projects. Brush Regularly-scheduled brush collection services are provided by Waste Connections . For On-Call services for additional collections due to larger brush volumes, special arrangements may be made by contacting our PUD Billing Division. Utility Billing Payments for water, wastewatger, solid waste and brush may be made: In person at our PUD office at City Hall; U.S. Mail; or Online Utility Payment . Department Docs More information regarding our Department. Consumer Confidence Report (CCR), 2023 Water Conservation & Drought Contingency Plan Water Conservation Stages Department Forms These forms will improve service delivery. Download, complete and return. Customer Application External Links Learn more about government regulators, funders, professional associations and partners: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) U.S. Environmental Protection Administration (EPA)

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

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

Welcome to the official website for the City of La Joya, Texas. Come visit us at City Hall. We are here to serve. Welcome Find the latest ... Events on our Calendar , Agendas and Public Notices , Request for Proposals, Monitoring Report SWMOR (TCEQ) Monitoring Report Chemical (TCEQ) Consumer Confidence Report City Election Information Information on Elections Photos in our Gallery , Latest News ; and All our Social Media . Let us know how we are doing. We are here to serve. Upcoming Events Get Involved & Help build La Joya's Future Serve on Boards La Joya has seven citizen Boards Board Action Form Volunteer Volunteer Firefighter, CERT, Reserve Police Employment/Volunteer Application

Ethics Advisory Committee < Back Ethics Advisory Committee Laura M. Macias, Chair Ordinance No. 2021-06 The Ethics Advisory Committee (EAC) provides advice and recommendations to the City Council on professional development training regarding federal, state and local standards of ethical conduct and related legal requirements. Additional information on ethics issues and laws can be found at: Texas Ethics Commission Texas Municipal League - Ethics Previous Next

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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

Like... follow... share. Stay informed with the latest in La Joya, Texas. Social Media Keep up to date with our City and community via our social media accounts. If you have a public event to promote, let us know. We always promote La Joya and western Hidalgo County communities. More Info... Local News Organizations KLJS-TV (La Joya ISD) KRGV (Channel 5) My RGV (The Monitor ) Progress Times Rio Grande Guardian Telemundo (Channel 40) Valley Central (Channel 4; Channel 23)