EDINBURG – Celebrating their rich history as they work together to build a bright future, the people of Weslaco take great pride in the important role their city continues to play in the story of Hidalgo County as they celebrate its 100th anniversary Commissioners Court honored the City of Weslaco with a proclamation commemorating the momentous occasion. Accepting the proclamation, sponsored by Precinct 1 Commissioner David L. Fuentes, were Weslaco Mayor David Suarez, Weslaco Commissioner Letty Lopez, Centennial Committee Chairman Mark McCaleb, and Committee member Alex Livas. The city was founded in 1919 when the W. E. Stewart Land Company sold 30,000 acres ...