Car washing and irrigation will be limited for Rio Grande City residents after the city entered stage 2 of its drought contingency plan. 

The latest numbers from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality show Starr County is in a moderate drought condition. 

As a result, the city has entered into stage 2 of its drought contingency plan that calls for limited car washing and irrigation. 

• • For addresses ending with even numbers, car washing and irrigation will be limited to Sundays and Thursdays. 
• • For addresses ending with odd numbers, car washing and irrigation will be limited to Saturdays and Wednesdays

The following actions are also prohibited in Rio Grande City during stage 2 of the drought contingency plan:

• • Washing down sidewalks, driveways, parking lots or other hard-surfaced areas. 
• • Washing down buildings
• • Watering for dust control 

To read the city's drought contingency plan, click here.