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© 2007 Confidential Property of the City of Alton

City On The GrowCity On The Grow

ALTON ALTON TexasTexas

June 2008June 2008

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Alton originated as a stop on the San Benito and Rio Grande Valley Railway in 1911

Founded by citizens of Alton, Illinois and named by railroad officials after the Alton Railroad

1920s, the Alton School District was formed and later consolidated with the Mission School District

Water District No. 7 was formed in the 1930s to serve Alton

San Martín de Porres Catholic Church, originally a mission, was constructed in 1967 and declared a parish in 1969

Community voted to incorporate on April 10, 1978

Voted for a Home Rule Charter in the May election of 2006

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History of AltonHistory of Alton

Tradition

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4 miles north of Mission, Texas on Hwy. 107 in Hidalgo County

14 miles north of Mexico border 80 miles west of the Gulf of Mexico 2006 population: 8,700 (98%

increase in six years) City area is 2.2 square miles Median age of population is 26

years Part of McAllen-Mission-Edinburg

MSA 8th fastest growing MSA in the U.S. Ranked #1 in job growth and #2 in

cost of living Consumer market area of

10,000,000 people

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About AltonAbout Alton

Reynosa

Reynosa

Texas

Mexico

Opportunity

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Reynosa

Reynosa

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About Alton About Alton cont’dcont’d

International airport in McAllen 3 multi-lane state express roadways $4 billion transportation improvements

Rail accessibility and 65 miles from a

seaport, Port of Brownsville Hidalgo County: 2 Mexican ports of

entry 3rd international bridge opening in

2008 3 independent school districts 2 higher education institutions 6 hospitals in close proximity 17 golf courses in the surrounding area Pro baseball, football, hockey and

basketball sports near by Over 60 shopping centers in the area Major ecotourism attractions

Texas

Mexico

Opportunity

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Alton Business…Alton Business…is growing!is growing!

Strength

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Alton Business…Alton Business…is growing!is growing!

Strength

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Alton Business…Alton Business…is growing!is growing!

Strength

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Alton’s Community DevelopmentAlton’s Community Development

Nuestra Casa Home Lending Nuestra Casa Home Lending ProgramProgram

Proud

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Alton’s Community DevelopmentAlton’s Community Development

The Greater Alton Chamber of CommerceThe Greater Alton Chamber of Commerce

Human Capital

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Alton’s Community DevelopmentAlton’s Community Development

International Relations

Cedral, S.L.P. – Sister CityCedral, S.L.P. – Sister City

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Alton’s Community DevelopmentAlton’s Community Development

Serve Your Community, Serve Your Community, Earn A BikeEarn A Bike

Facilitating the Advancement Facilitating the Advancement of Alton’s Youthof Alton’s Youth

Nurturing

Back To School Book FairBack To School Book Fair

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Alton Recreation CenterAlton Recreation Center

Alton’s Quality of LifeAlton’s Quality of Life

Friendly

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Josefa Garcia Park Josefa Garcia Park

Fun

Alton’s Quality of LifeAlton’s Quality of Life

Sylvia Vela Park Sylvia Vela Park

61 Acres of City Parks61 Acres of City Parks

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Alton’s Quality of LifeAlton’s Quality of Life

Empowering

Alton Elementary Alton Elementary

Headstart ProgramHeadstart Program

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Alton’s Quality of LifeAlton’s Quality of Life

Nuestra ClinicaNuestra Clinica

Mission Hospital Mission Hospital Health ClinicHealth Clinic

Wellbeing

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San Martín de Porres San Martín de Porres Catholic ChurchCatholic Church

Alton’s Quality of LifeAlton’s Quality of Life

Faith

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Alton’s Quality of LifeAlton’s Quality of Life

Multi-housing for Senior CitizensMulti-housing for Senior Citizens

Caring

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Multi-family Housing Developments in ProgressMulti-family Housing Developments in Progress

Alton Residential DevelopmentAlton Residential Development

Villa de AltonVilla de Alton

Investment

El Milagro EstatesEl Milagro Estates

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Alton Residential DevelopmentAlton Residential Development

Magnolia PointeMagnolia Pointe

From $99,000 to $150,000 From $99,000 to $150,000

Neighborhoods

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Alton’s First Gated CommunityAlton’s First Gated Community

Alton Residential DevelopmentAlton Residential Development

Tuscany VillageTuscany Village

Neighborhoods

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Alton Commercial DevelopmentAlton Commercial Development

Las ClinicasLas Clinicas

El Templo BiblicoEl Templo Biblico

Investment

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Alton Industrial Park BuildingAlton Industrial Park Building

20 Acres20 Acres

Alton Industrial ParkAlton Industrial Park More Acreage for GrowthMore Acreage for Growth

Alton Industrial DevelopmentAlton Industrial Development

Job Creation

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Proximity to Mexico & McAllen-Mission MSA

5-mile radius with 60,000 roof tops

20% annual population growth rate

30% increase in single family housing last 2

years

Median family income is over $23,000

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Invest AltonInvest Alton

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Open retail corridors with solid traffic counts

Abundant land, ready for development

Young, hungry workforce (low unemployment)

36% population holds high school degree (or

equivalent)

Stable leadership that’s “Pro Business and Pro

Growth”

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Invest Alton Invest Alton cont’dcont’d

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AltonAlton Where growth and opportunityWhere growth and opportunity meet!meet!

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City on the GrowCity on the Grow

Rewarding

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Contact:Contact:

Mr. Steve PenaMr. Steve Pena Assistant City Manager Assistant City Manager

Alton, Texas Alton, Texas

(956) 432-0760(956) [email protected]@alton-

tx.govtx.gov Web Site:

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