Blue Border - represents the Rio Grande River that borders the city and from which the city's name was derived.
Bird - Chachalaca; unique to Rio Grande City and the lower Valley border area.
Star - symbolic of being the county seat and belonging to Starr County and the Lone Star State.
Converging Lines - symbolic of agricultural activites inherenet to Rio Grande City.
Yellow - represents the abundance of sunshine in the area year arround.
- international symbol for cattle; symbolic of ranching activities inherent to Rio Grande City.
Cactus Branch - representative of vegitation indigenous to the area and symbolic of Rio Grande City's historical, cultural and family ties to Mexico.
Mesquite Branch - representative of trees indigenous to the area.
Hills - representative of proclamation as " The Hill Country of the Valley."
Rich History, Genuine Hospitality
The seal was designed to depict a perpetual representation of Rio Grande City and to establish an identity while focusing on the constant features that have molded the community, that have been embraced by its inhabitants, and that existed when it was established, exist today, and will continue to exist in the future.
The seal was likewise explicitly designed to possess a distinguished and stately presence in a simplistic manner and to not only depict obvious distinguishable representations, but also create curiosity and attract interest in the viewer through specific symbolism.
Willie Olivarez Jr.
OFFICIAL CITY SEAL
