On Saturday morning, May 4, crews began demolition work on the decommissioned 2 million-gallon (MG) water tank located on the corner of HWY 83 and Santo Niño St., just West of Fort Ringgold. Plans to demolish the water tank, as well as to repair and improve two other municipal water tanks were discussed at a City meeting held in early March of this year. At the regular meeting of the City Commission held on, March 13, the city approved a contract with Maguire Iron, Inc. throu

The Rio Grande City Public Library, along with the RGC Main Street Program, and the RGC Economic Development Co. will host the last art walk of this year's season on Thursday, May 2, at the Lopez-Tijerina Courtyard starting at 6:00 pm. “We are trying to reach out to artists, and promote literature, music, and poetry,” stated RGC Public Library director Norma Fultz. “Anyone that is interested in participating or joining us can do so on that day, [or call us ahead of time for

The City of Rio Grande City invites all local moms to a Mother's Day event happening Thursday, May 9, starting at 6:00 pm, at the Kelsey-Bass Museum. The event is free and open to the public and will feature appetizers, flower gifts, a photo booth, a photo contest, and door prizes. "Come celebrate Mother's Day with your mom at the Kelsey Bass Museum," declared Sara Hernandez with the Rio Grande City Tourism Dept. "Be sure to send your favorite photo with mom to Priscila Pera

The Rio Grande City Tourism Department and the Kelsey-Bass Museum announce registration is now open for the 2019 Miss Freedom Fest Beauty Pageant. The pageant is open to all girls from Rio Grande City ages 5 -20. The registration fee is $35, and the deadline to sign-up is May 27. Applications are available for pick-up at the Kelsey-Bass Museum located on 101 S. Washington, or online at www.cityofrgc.com. The 2019 Miss Freedom Fest Beauty Pageant will take place on Friday, Jun