Raymondville was formed in 1904 by Edward Burleson Raymond, a foreman of the El Sauz Ranch portion of the King Ranch and owner of the Las Majadas Ranch.
Soils are mostly clay or sandy clay loams which are well drained or moderately well drained. Some fine sandy loams underlie the eastern part of town. These have near neutral pH. Other parts of town have moderately alkaline, somewhat saline soils. Around the southern edge of town is an area of strong salinity which imposes limitations on farmers and gardeners.
CITY OF RAYMONDVILLE LEADERS have learned that repair of the city swimming pool may not be possible due to deteriorating concrete ...FranksTouristCenter before it was transferred from the RaymondvilleChamber of Commerce to the city in 2019.
Raymondville city leaders are soon to vote on the final reading of a new animal ordinance that will ban potbelly pigs in city limits, make changes and clarify regulations ... There will be a shot clinic in Raymondville soon, he said.