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ALTONALTONALTON ALTON TexasTexas
September 2007September 2007
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History of AltonHistory of AltonAlton originated as a stop on the San Benito and Rio Grande V ll R il i 1911Valley Railway in 1911
Founded by citizens of Alton, Illinois and named by railroad officials after the Alton Railroadofficials 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
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Voted for a Home Rule Charter in the May election of 2006
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About AltonAbout Alton4 miles north of Mission, Texas on Hwy. 107 in Hidalgo County Texasg y14 miles north of Mexico border80 miles west of the Gulf of Mexico 2006 population: 8 700 (98% increase in
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2006 population: 8,700 (98% increase in six years) City area is 2.2 square miles Median age of population is 26 yearsPart of McAllen-Mission-Edinburg MSA8th fastest growing MSA in the U.S.
Reynosa
Mexicog gRanked #1 in job growth and #2 in cost of living Consumer market area of 10 000 000
Mexico
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Consumer market area of 10,000,000 people
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Opportunity
About Alton About Alton cont’dcont’d
International airport in McAllen 3 multi-lane state express roadways Texasp y$4 billion transportation improvements Rail accessibility and 65 miles from a seaport, Port of Brownsville
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pHidalgo County: 2 Mexican ports of entry 3rd international bridge opening in 20083 independent school districts
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3 independent school districts2 higher education institutions6 hospitals in close proximity17 golf courses in the surrounding area Mexico17 golf courses in the surrounding area Pro baseball, football, hockey and basketball sports near by Over 60 shopping centers in the area
Mexico
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Over 60 shopping centers in the area Major ecotourism attractions
Opportunity
Alton Business…Alton Business…is growing!is growing!
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Alton Business…Alton Business…is growing!is growing!
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Alton Business…Alton Business…is growing!is growing!
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Alton’s Community DevelopmentAlton’s Community Development
Nuestra Casa Home Lending ProgramNuestra Casa Home Lending Program
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Alton’s Community DevelopmentAlton’s Community Development
Th G t Alt Ch b f CTh G t Alt Ch b f C
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The Greater Alton Chamber of CommerceThe Greater Alton Chamber of Commerce
Human Capital
Alton’s Community DevelopmentAlton’s Community Development
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Cedral, S.L.P. Cedral, S.L.P. –– Sister CitySister City
Alton’s Community DevelopmentAlton’s Community Development
Serve Your Community, Serve Your Community, Earn A BikeEarn A Bike
Facilitating the Advancement of Facilitating the Advancement of Alton’s YouthAlton’s Youth
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Back To School Book FairBack To School Book Fair
Alton’s Quality of LifeAlton’s Quality of Lifey f fy f f
Alton Recreation CenterAlton Recreation Center
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Alton’s Quality of LifeAlton’s Quality of Lifey f fy f f
Sylvia Vela Park Sylvia Vela Park
Josefa Garcia Park Josefa Garcia Park
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Alton’s Quality of LifeAlton’s Quality of Lifey f fy f f
Alton ElementaryAlton ElementaryAlton Elementary Alton Elementary
Headstart ProgramHeadstart Program
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Alton’s Quality of LifeAlton’s Quality of Lifey f fy f f
Nuestra ClinicaNuestra Clinica
Mission Hospital Mission Hospital Health ClinicHealth Clinic
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Health ClinicHealth Clinic
Wellbeing
Alton’s Quality of LifeAlton’s Quality of Life
San Martín de Porres San Martín de Porres C th li Ch hC th li Ch h
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Catholic ChurchCatholic Church
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Alton’s Quality of LifeAlton’s Quality of Lifey f fy f f
MultiMulti--housing for Senior Citizenshousing for Senior Citizens
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Caring
Alton Residential DevelopmentAlton Residential Development
Villa de AltonVilla de Alton
El Milagro EstatesEl Milagro Estates
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MultiMulti--family Housing Developments in Progressfamily Housing Developments in Progress
Investment
Alton Residential DevelopmentAlton Residential Development
Magnolia PointeMagnolia Pointe
From $99 000 to $150 000From $99 000 to $150 000
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From $99,000 to $150,000 From $99,000 to $150,000
Neighborhoods
Alton Residential DevelopmentAlton Residential Development
Tuscany VillageTuscany Village
Alt ’ Fi t G t d C itAlt ’ Fi t G t d C it
Tuscany VillageTuscany Village
Alton’s First Gated CommunityAlton’s First Gated Community
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Alton Commercial DevelopmentAlton Commercial Development
Las ClinicasLas Clinicas
El T l BibliEl T l Bibli
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El Templo BiblicoEl Templo Biblico
Investment
Alton Industrial DevelopmentAlton Industrial Development
Alton Industrial Park BuildingAlton Industrial Park Building
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Alton Industrial ParkAlton Industrial ParkMore Acreage for GrowthMore Acreage for Growth
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20 Acres20 Acres
Job Creation
City of Alton…leadership making it happen!City of Alton…leadership making it happen!
New City Hall Under ConstructionNew City Hall Under ConstructionNew City HallNew City Hall
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Invest AltonInvest Alton
Proximity to Mexico & McAllen-Mission MSAProximity to Mexico & McAllen-Mission MSA
5-mile radius with 60,000 roof tops, p
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 Alton Invest Alton cont’dcont’d
Open retail corridors with solid traffic countsOpen retail corridors with solid traffic counts
Abundant land, ready for development, y p
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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City on the GrowCity on the Grow
Where growth and opportunityWhere growth and opportunity meet!meet!g pp yg pp y
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Making it HappenMaking it Happen
Contact:Contact:
Mr Steve PenaMr Steve PenaMr. Steve PenaMr. Steve PenaAssistant City Manager Assistant City Manager
Alton TexasAlton TexasAlton, Texas Alton, Texas
(956) 581(956) 581--27332733steve pena@altonsteve pena@alton tx govtx [email protected]@alton--tx.govtx.govWeb Site: www.alton-tx.gov
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