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 September 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 More Info... Check back regularly for more information on municipal and other public events.

The City of La Joya is nature's jewel. Western Hidalgo County is where urban areas meet agricultural lands, plains turn into gentle hills, surround by lakes and the Rio Grande Valley meets the future. Tourism La Joya is the destination for nature and history. Join us for the day or weekend. Ecotourism Just 15 minutes west of the McAllen metro area are thousands of acres of parklands and wildlife management areas. In La Joya, Texas, rich farmlands along the Rio Grande River meet gentle rolling hills and lakes and attract birds and other native wildlife. Visitors are able to fish and hunt, explore trails and enjoy nature throughout the year. These lands are managed by federal and state agencies as well as private land-owners. To the east are the National Butterfly Center in Mission, Texas and the World Birding Center at Bentsen State Park . Additional recreational opportunities are available at the Lower Rio Grande Wildlife Refuge (operated by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service) and Las Palomas Wildlife Management Area (WMA) (operated by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department). The City of La Joya’s Parks & Recreation Department also manages three municipal parks with several recreational opportunities. Heritage Tourism La Joya is centerally-located along the Caminos del Rio Heritage Corridor which runs from Laredo to Brownsville. The corridor highlights this section of the Texas-Mexico border’s history and architecture. The Texas Tropical Trail also runs through La Joya between Laredo, Corpus Christi and Brownsville. Much of this trail includes U.S. Expressway 83 which is designated as the Texas Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway. La Joya traces its history to the 1767 establishment of Havana and the 1802 establishment of Tabasco. La Joya’s original townsite was just north of Tabasco and included it in the 1926 municipal incorporation. Havana residents joined La Joya as part of the 2016 annexation. Notable historical sites in La Joya include: La Joya Cemetery Nellie Leo Schunior School Los Ejidos De Reynosa Vieja Five minutes to the east of La Joya is the first settlement of Europeans and Africans in North America (Penitas, Texas ). South is the historic Tabasco Cemetery , located on private land, south of the historic Military Road. West of downtown La Joya are: Spanish colonial settlement of Havana, Texas and its private historic cemetery; Ghost town of Sam Fordyce, Texas ; Ancient Native Peoples’ Rio Grande River crossing and now Los Ebanos International Ferry; and Historic town of Rio Grande City, Texas in Starr County. Details on the history of La Joya and its neighboring communities is on our History page . Left: Charles Schunior Jr Building in Sam Fordyce, Texas, where U.S. Post Office was located. (Photo by Ame Gorena-Walsh) More Info... Hidalgo County Historical Commission Museum of South Texas History (MOST) Texas Historical Commission (THC) University of Texas-RGV Special Collections & Archives

The La Joya Fire/EMS Department mission is to protect life and property. Fire/EMS Dept. The La Joya Fire/EMS Department mission is to protect life and property. Leroy Salinas Fire Chief Leroy Salinas has served as Fire Chief in several communities. Salinas is a certified Firefighter by the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) . He is a native of La Joya, Texas. Department Description Quick Facts The La Joya Fire/EMS Department continues a proud legacy having started as a 100% Volunteer Fire Department (VFD) in 1989. Today the Department boasts: New $3.1 Million Fire Station (under construction) Fire-Based EMS (1 of 6 in Rio Grande Valley) Combination Career/Volunteer Department The La Joya Fire/EMS Department's mission is to provide the very best fire, rescue and medical care to the citizens of La Joya, Texas, through fire prevention and fire suppression programs, fire, rescue, and Emergency Medical Services (EMS). We will be a key team player with citizens, local businesses and other government agencies working to maintain a proud community with a strong sense of safety and security and provide responsive services to the citizens by investing in training, education, staffing and equipment. We will be dedicated and compassionate professionals, who recognize our greatest strength lies in our team approach. We will be recognized as leaders in our profession and as community role models. News Fire/EMS Services Fire Prevention The Department's fire prevention efforts consist of inspecting buildings and educating the public about fire hazards. Fire Suppression La Joya Fire/EMS provides fire suppression services for its citizens and the public in a rural fire district. Emergency Medical Services The Department operates two ambulances providing Emergency Medical Services (EMS) to La Joya and our neighbors in Sullivan City . Billing services are provide by Emergicom . Information on EMS bills is available at Emergicom, Pay My Bill . Dr. Carlos Palacio is the Medical Director. Department Docs More information regarding our Department. None Department Forms These forms will improve service delivery. Download, complete and return. None External Links Learn more about government regulators, funders, professional associations and partners: Hidalgo County Fire Marshal’s Office Texas Commission on Fire Protection Texas Fire Marshal Association State Firefighters & Fire Marshals Association Volunteer Firefighters - Texas

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News & Information Be the first to know. • Subscribe! Subscribe Thanks for subscribing! This form no longer accepts submissions. All Posts City Attorney City Engineer City Manager City Secretary Council Emergency Operations Center Finance Fire/EMS Municipal Court Municipal Library Park & Recreation Personnel Planning/Code Enforcement Police Public Utilities Public Works Search Vanessa Trevino Aug 8 0 min Notice of Public Hearing 5 views Post not marked as liked Ruperto Segura Jul 9 1 min Havana Trash/Brush Collection Update On Saturday, July 20, the City of La Joya will provide a briefing on solid waste and brush collection services specifically for residents... 40 views Post not marked as liked ramongonzalez50 Jun 18 1 min Emergency Operations Center Sandbags Available for Storm Prep Sandbags are available for La Joya residents & businesses. 21 views Post not marked as liked Ruperto Segura Jun 5 2 min Public Utilities Havana gets Trash/Brush Collection Havana residents will begin receiving municipal trash and brush collection services beginning July 1, 2024. 35 views Post not marked as liked Ruperto Segura May 26 1 min Public Utilities Help Conserve Water City repairs water line leak, but boiled water notice remains in effect until May 28. Water restored, but conservation needed. 170 views Post not marked as liked Mayra Salinas May 24 1 min Council Memorial Day Holiday City of La Joya honor veterans on Memorial Day. 8 views Post not marked as liked Leonardo Olivares Feb 11 1 min Fire/EMS New Ambulance for La Joya & Sullivan New Year for La Joya Fire /EMS ... new ambulance. 18 views Post not marked as liked Leonardo Olivares Feb 11 1 min Finance La Joya Earns an "A" A S&P recently reviewed the City of La Joya's governance, management and finances and granted the City an investment-grade rating of "A". 9 views Post not marked as liked Leonardo Olivares Feb 11 1 min Public Utilities City Expecting $23 Million for Utility Projects Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) awards City $22.8 million for water and wastewater projects. 22 views Post not marked as liked

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Sat, Jun 29 | La Joya Havana Solid Waste Collection Meeting City and Waste Connection staff will provide information on the expansion of solid waste and brush collection services to La Joya citizens in the Havana neighborhood. Information will include placement of containers, types of waste, schedules, billing and more. Time & Location Jun 29, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM La Joya, 41833 Military Rd, La Joya, TX 78560, USA Share this event

Walker Lake Rentals WALKER LAKE IS NOT OPENED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. The Parks & Recreation Department does rent boats exclusively to homeowners & renters of the Walker Lake Homeowners Association , a private, homeowners association. Walker Lake is owned and operated by the Hidalgo County Irrigation District #6 , a member-owned utility. The District does not rent boats or provides access to the general public. Quick View Walker Lake SUP Afternoon Rental Permit Price $30.00 Add to Cart Quick View Walker Lake SUP Morning Rental Permit Price $30.00 Add to Cart Quick View Walker Lake Paddle Boat Afternoon Rental Permit Price $60.00 Add to Cart Quick View Walker Lake Paddle Boat Morning Rental Permit Price $60.00 Add to Cart Quick View Walker Lake Kayak Afternoon Rental Permit Price $30.00 Add to Cart Quick View Walker Lake Kayak Morning Rental Permit Price $30.00 Add to Cart Quick View Walker Lake Canoe Afternoon Rental Permit Price $60.00 Add to Cart Quick View Walker Lake Canoe Morning Rental Permit Price $60.00 Add to Cart