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Longshot Trucking awarded boost grant; developer seeks EDC support for downtown Studio Suites project

Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation (EDC) · January 29, 2026
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Summary

The EDC presented a small-business boost grant to Longshot Trucking and heard a detailed proposal from Larissa Lea for "Studio Suites," a fitness and wellness development at 101 North Pope Street; staff will review Lea’s completed application and the board aims to consider incentives at the next meeting.

The Rio Grande City Economic Development Corporation awarded its small-business boost grant to Longshot Trucking Services, represented at the meeting by Ciro Solis, who thanked the board and said his new parts and trailer business serves customers from multiple states and will use the funds for marketing and office supplies.

In a separate presentation, applicant Larissa Lea described a proposed project she calls "Studio Suites," a commercial fitness and wellness development intended for…

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