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Starr County, Texas

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Starr County sits down on the Rio Grande, right at the southernmost tip of Texas. It borders Mexico to the southwest. It’s hot. Really hot. The kind of heat that makes you move slow and drink lots of water.

Rio Grande City serves as the county seat. Border culture is strong here. You’ll hear as much Spanish as English. The county’s been around since Texas was its own country. farming is big business, especially citrus fruits.

Birders flock to the area, hoping to spot rare species. The night sky here is something else. There are stars for miles. It’s not a wealthy place, but the people are proud. Starr County has grit.

CategoryDetails
County NameStarr County
County SeatRio Grande City
PopulationApproximately 70,000
Cities, Towns, and CommunitiesRio Grande City, Roma, La Grulla
Interstates and HighwaysU.S. Highway 83, U.S. Highway 281
FIPS Code48-427
Total Area (Land and Water)1,242 square miles (1,229 sq mi land, 13 sq mi water)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)Jim Hogg County (North), Brooks County (Northeast), Hidalgo County (East), Zapata County (Northwest)
Time ZoneCentral Time Zone (CST)
StateTexas
Coordinates26°23’N, 98°08’W
EtymologyNamed after James Harper Starr, a Texas pioneer and public official
Major LandmarksStarr County Courthouse, Falcon Dam
WebsiteStarr County Website

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