Garza-Salinas II, Texas
Garza-Salinas II is a community of 559 people in Starr County, Texas.
Why visit Garza-Salinas II
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Rio Grande City – Camargo International Bridge.
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 99°F; January lows average 45°F.
Weather in Garza-Salinas II
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Garza-Salinas II
Garza-Salinas II is a census-designated place (CDP) in Starr County, Texas, United States. It is a new CDP, formed from part of the La Puerta CDP prior to the 2010 census. As of the 2020 census, Garza-Salinas II had a population of 651.
From the Wikipedia article Garza-Salinas II, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Rio Grande City – Camargo International Bridge
Bridge · 2.8 mi
Bridge between Texas and Tamaulipas
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Where to stay1
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rio Grande City
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
5274 East US Highway 83, Rio Grande City
Churches and places of worship1
Saint Paul the Apostle Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.7 mi
5752 East US Highway 83, Rio Grande City
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Map of Garza-Salinas II
13 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 45°F | 0.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Feb | 76°F | 50°F | 0.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Mar | 82°F | 56°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 89°F | 63°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 94°F | 70°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 98°F | 74°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 99°F | 75°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 99°F | 75°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 94°F | 71°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 88°F | 63°F | 2.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 54°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 72°F | 47°F | 0.8 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rio Grande City Hcn (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Starr County has had 18 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
McAllen-Miller International Airport (MFE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 34 miles away.
- El Refugio 1 mi south, about 1 min by car
- Las Lomas 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Rio Grande City 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Sullivan City 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Escobares 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Roma 16 mi west, about 25 min by car
- La Joya 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
- Penitas 21 mi east, about 34 min by car
- Doffing 24 mi east, about 38 min by car
- Palmview 25 mi east, about 40 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Rio Grande City 1999, Wbaron, CC BY 3.0
- HeliettaParvifolia4, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HeliettaParvifolia7, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HeliettaParvifolia10, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HeliettaParvifolia8, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ZizOb 7, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HeliettaParvifolia6, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ZizOb 2, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HeliettaParvifolia1, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ZizOb 3, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HeliettaParvifolia9, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HeliettaParvifolia11, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ZizOb 1, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ZizOb 6, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ZizOb 4, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HeliettaParvifolia5, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ZizOb 5, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HeliettaParvifolia2, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- HeliettaParvifolia3, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PolanisiaDodec4, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PolanisiaDodec1, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PolanisiaDodec3, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sideroxylon celastrinum12, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PolanisiaDodec5, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PolanisiaDodec2, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PolanisiaDodec9, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PolanisiaDodec7, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PolanisiaDodec8, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PolanisiaDodec10, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PolanisiaDodec6, Douglas Goldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sideroxylon celastrinum10, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sideroxylon celastrinum11, DouglasGoldman, CC BY-SA 4.0
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