Escobares

Local offices in Escobares

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Local office · City office

  Escobares City Hall

  4829 Old Highway 83, Roma, TX 78584

  Help here

  • City services and utility questionsCall or visit City Hall for help with city services and questions about utility service.
  Call 956-847-1200DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on govrec.com

• Jobs and training · Regional office

  Workforce Solutions Starr County Office

  5408 Brand St., Suite 1, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

  Help here

  • Job search and employment supportGet help finding work, training, and other job seeker services.
  Call 956-487-9100DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 9, 2026 · Found on wfsolutions.org

City of Escobares website

Checked on October 9, 2026

Nonprofits that serve Escobares

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

Offices for all of Starr County

Escobares is in Starr County. These county and state offices serve people there too.

• Community action · County office

  Starr County Colonia Self-Help Center

  10 Mayorga Street, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

  Help here

  • Colonia resident assistanceResidents can get help with housing and community development needs.
  Call 956-488-2395DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on psmaint.tdhca.state.tx.us

• Mental health and recovery · Regional office

  My Health My Resources of South Texas

  Help here

  • Mental health and behavioral health servicesFind mental health and related services for residents of Starr County.
  Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on hhs.texas.gov

• Veterans · County office

  Starr County Veteran Services

  Starr County Courthouse, 401 Britton Ave, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

  Help here

  • Veterans benefits helpGet help understanding and applying for veterans benefits.
  Call 956-716-4800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.starr.tx.us

• Emergency help · County office

  Starr County Emergency Management

  Starr County Courthouse, 401 N. Britton Ave, Rio Grande City, TX 78582

  Help here

  • Emergency informationContact the county about local emergency management information.
  Call 956-716-4800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on co.starr.tx.us

• Library · City office

  Rio Grande City Public Library

  591 E. 3rd St., Rio Grande City, TX 78582

  Help here

  • Library servicesVisit the library to use its public library services.
  Call 956-487-4389DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on rgclibrary.org

Everything in Starr County

Texas programs by kind of help

These are run by Texas and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.

• FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
• HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
• HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
• MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
• CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
• EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
• WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

Checked on October 8, 2026

Federal help anyone can use

These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.

• Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Social Security retirement benefits

  Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• Medicare

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.

  Call 1-800-633-4227
• Extra Help with Medicare drug costs

  Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• VA health care

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.

  Call 1-877-222-8387
• VA disability compensation and benefits

  U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.

  Call 1-800-827-1000
• FAFSA, the federal student aid form

  U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• Federal Pell Grant

  U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.

  Call 1-800-433-3243
• HealthCare.gov

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The federal marketplace for health insurance plans. Many people can get lower monthly costs based on their income.

  Call 1-800-318-2596
• Lifeline phone and internet discount

  Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.

  Call 1-800-234-9473
• Head Start and Early Head Start

  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.

  Call 1-866-763-6481
• IRS Free File

  Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.

• VITA and TCE free tax help

  Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.

  Call 1-800-906-9887
• Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

  Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.

  Call 1-800-829-1040
• Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)

  U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.

• Replace a Social Security card

  Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.

  Call 1-800-772-1213
• FEMA disaster assistance

  Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.

  Call 1-800-621-3362

Checked on October 9, 2026