Alice
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Alice
Locals say Brush Country · “Hub City”
The crossroads of South Texas.
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Welcome to the Brush Country! This is a place where the land is tough and the people are tougher. Come for the hunting, stay for the community.
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The room
One room for everyone around Alice. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Alice. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Jim Wells County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Alice, built in 1912.
- Brooks County Courthouse Historic courthouse in Falfurrias.
- Duval County Courthouse Historic courthouse in San Diego.
- Lake Alice Small reservoir for fishing and boating.
- Alice City Park Community park with playgrounds and picnic areas.
- Jim Wells County Fairgrounds Hosts the annual county fair and rodeo.
- Outdoors Hunt deer and dove on local leases
- Outdoors Fish at Lake Alice
- With kids Attend the county fair and rodeo
- With kids Picnic at Alice City Park
- Evenings Dance halls with live country music
- Evenings Friday night football games
- Locals love small-town diners
- Locals love cattle ranches
Through the year
- Jim Wells County Fair and Rodeo fall Annual fair with livestock shows, rodeo, and carnival.
- Brooks County Fair fall County fair with agricultural exhibits and rodeo.
- Duval County Fair fall Fair with livestock, food, and entertainment.
- Falfurrias Butter Festival spring Celebrates the town's dairy heritage with food and music.
- Brush Country Stock Show winter Winter stock show and youth livestock competition.
Hot and semi-arid, with long summers and mild winters. Best time to be out is spring and fall. Best: Spring and fall are ideal for being outdoors.
Talk like a local
- “Brush Country”
- The local name for the South Texas region.
- “Mesquite”
- The thorny tree that defines the landscape.
- “Hunting lease”
- A rented tract of land for hunting.
Getaways
- Kingsville Home of the King Ranch and Texas A&M-Kingsville.
- Corpus Christi Coastal Bend beaches, bayfront, and the Texas State Aquarium.
- Beeville Historic downtown and live oak trees.
- Laredo Border city with shopping, dining, and river attractions.
Local flavour
Rooting for Dallas Cowboys, Houston Astros, Texas A&M Aggies
Eat and drink
- breakfast tacos A South Texas staple, often with potato, egg, and bacon or carne guisada
- carne guisada Slow-cooked beef in a rich gravy, served with flour tortillas
- barbacoa Traditionally prepared beef (often cheek) for weekend gatherings
- Falfurrias butter A local creamery product with a long history in the area
Where people go
- small-town diners Gathering spots for coffee, conversation, and home-style cooking
- cattle ranches Vast spreads of brush country that define the landscape and economy
- oil pump jacks Iconic symbols of the region's energy industry, dotting the horizon
- hunting camps Popular for white-tailed deer and quail, a cherished local pastime
- brush country landscapes Mesquite, prickly pear, and wide skies that create a rugged beauty
Heritage and traditions
This region is proud of its South Texas Brush Country heritage—a blend of Tejano and cowboy culture rooted in ranching, oil, and hunting, with a strong sense of community and faith.
This time of year in Alice
- Hunting season Fall and winter Deer and dove hunting in the fall and winter, a major tradition and economic driver.
- Bird migration Spring and fall Spring and fall bring waves of migratory birds, drawing birdwatchers to the area.
Say it like a local: “Fixin' to” — About to do something
Festivals
- Diez y Seis de Septiembre September Mexican Independence Day celebrations with parades, mariachi music, and traditional food.
- Cinco de Mayo May Community celebrations with music, dancing, and food, though not as big as Diez y Seis.
- Las Posadas December Neighborhood processions reenacting Mary and Joseph's search for lodging, with songs and piñatas.
- Easter Sunday processions April Churches hold processions and services, often followed by family gatherings.
Food traditions
- Barbacoa on weekends Slow-cooked beef head, often from local taquerias, served with tortillas and salsa—a Saturday morning ritual.
- Breakfast tacos A South Texas staple, with eggs, potatoes, chorizo, or barbacoa wrapped in a warm tortilla, eaten any time of day.
- Carne guisada A hearty beef stew seasoned with cumin and garlic, often served with rice and beans or as a taco filling.
- Falfurrias butter A famous dairy product from the Falfurrias Creamery, known for its rich, creamy taste—a source of local pride.
- Cabrito Slow-roasted goat, a traditional dish for celebrations and family gatherings, especially in the brush country.
Music and arts
- Tejano and conjunto music The accordion-driven sound of conjunto is a staple at local dances and celebrations.
- Country and honky-tonk Country music is popular, with local bars and dance halls hosting live bands on weekends.
- Folk art and leatherwork Handcrafted saddles, belts, and other leather goods reflect the ranching heritage.
- Murals in small towns Colorful murals depicting local history and culture adorn buildings in Alice and Falfurrias.
A little history
- 1888 Alice founded as a railroad town
- 1920s Oil boom brings growth and prosperity
- 1910s Mexican Revolution refugees settle in the area
- Late 1800s Ranching and cattle drives shape the economy
- Early 1900s Falfurrias Creamery established, making the town famous for butter
Rivalries
- Alice vs. Falfurrias high school football A classic Brush Country gridiron rivalry.
- San Diego vs. Benavides Local football and community pride.
- Texas A&M vs. Texas Longhorns College football loyalties run deep.
- Game day High school football (Friday Night Lights)
- Game day Rodeo events
- Outdoors Hunt deer and dove on local leases
- Outdoors Fish at Lake Alice
- With kids Making tamales at Christmas
- With kids Attending church festivals
Locals speak a blend of English and Spanish, with a South Texas drawl. Spanish phrases and Spanglish are common, and many place names are pronounced with a Spanish accent.
Only here
- The Falfurrias Border Patrol checkpoint on Highway 281, a familiar stop for locals.
- Falfurrias butter, a legendary dairy product that put the town on the map.
- Alice's nickname 'Hub City' for its central role in the Brush Country.
- The mesquite and cactus landscape of the Brush Country, unlike any other region.
New here? A few tips
- Learn a little Spanish—it's spoken widely and will help you connect with neighbors.
- Be ready for hot, humid summers; stay hydrated and use sunscreen.
- Try the barbacoa at a local taqueria on a weekend morning—it's a rite of passage.
- Respect hunting season (fall/winter) and be aware of hunters on ranch roads.
- Drive carefully on rural roads, especially at dawn and dusk when deer are active.
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Alice, TX. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.